Detroit Justice Center
Detroit Justice Center
Transform justice system to build thriving cities.
Human health & social work | United States of America | Community Development |
Overview
The Detroit Justice Center (DJC) will promote inclusive economic development and catalyze change within the criminal justice system using a three pronged community lawyering approach. DJC's Legal Services Practice will remove legal barriers such as warrants criminal records and fines that prevent criminal justice involved individuals from participating in Detroit's economy and deliver targeted support to community based organizations. DJC's Economic Equity Practice will provide legal support for land trusts housing co ops and enterprises led by returning citizens. DJC's Just City Innovation Lab will introduce and normalize alternatives to punitive justice through pilot programs strategic partnerships and communications.
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Human health & social work | Operating | 2 - 10 employees |
Funding and Financing Rounds
Jun, 2017
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Detroit, Michigan United States of America