Alabama Justice Initiative

12/16/2024

We are closed! Sending you Peace, Love ❤️ and Blessings! Happy Holidays from Alabama Justice Initiative!

07/18/2024

Team Alabama Values has partnered with A24 and The Just Trust to host a private screening of Sing Sing, starring Colman Domingo, at the AMC Summit movie theatre on Wednesday, July 31st, at 6pm.

This event kicks off our Justice in Focus narrative campaign.

Following the screening, we will be hosting a brief fireside chat with Lebaron Thornton, Executive Producer of The People's Voice documentary along with our Justice In Focus partners Alabama Justice Initiative and Beacon Center.

We can't wait to imagine a better justice system with you!

You must RSVP to attend at www.alvalues.org/events/singsing. Space is limited!

06/16/2024

Here is a great opportunity for Justice Impacted Individuals! Share far and wide! This will be life changing!!!

Apply now for our fall 2024 cohort of Justice Through Code! In partnership with , Justice Through Code is a free coding course for people with a history of conviction, incarceration, or justice involvement. Justice Through Code seeks to create a more just and diverse workforce and a world where every person regardless of past convictions or incarceration can access life-sustaining meaningful careers.

Learn more and apply: https://centerforjustice.columbia.edu/news/justice-through-code-now-recruiting-foundation-tech-pathways-and-flagship-programs-fall-2024

04/17/2024

Our community needs your voice in the fight for parole reform. In just the first quarter of '23, Alabama denied 97% of parole requests. It's time for change. Share this post and tag your local representative. Let's get parole reform on their agenda.

04/17/2024

Alabama's Parole system needs a MAJOR overhaul. Today, we join coalition partners from across the state to advocate for change. Watch the video below and share it with others.

Why does Alabama have some of the most overcrowded prisons in the country? One reason, you'll find, is Alabama has one of the lowest parole rates in the coun...

04/16/2024

Alabama's HB33/SB312 aims to bring fairness to the parole process by allowing virtual participation. It's a small step with a big impact.

Support this bill by contacting your legislator today, and make your voice heard for justice.

04/12/2024

"Greetings, please consider joining us at a convening the Legal Action Center's No Health = No Justice Initiative is hosting at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia on May 9th from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. The convening is entitled The Future of Health and Justice: Bridging and Building Movements, and you can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-health-and-justice-bridging-and-building-movements-tickets-848806130987?aff=oddtdtcreator.

The event will bring together directly impacted leaders, advocates, practitioners, community members, and philanthropists from across the country engaged in various social movements to identify opportunities to promote decarceration efforts, foster health equity, and ensure fair opportunities for those impacted by the criminal legal system.

We invite you to this event as a valued partner and would love to see you represented in this space."
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04/12/2024

FYI I will be speaking at this conference! If you live in ATL or surrounding cities please support this event!

03/29/2024

Check out this article on Alabama’s broken parole system!

https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2024/03/this-system-is-broken-state-officials-call-for-change-to-alabamas-parole-board.html?fbclid=IwAR20p0f6c46g6sLLJH26pBdf5ql0I3OdPtpZmOIVg_oeNSkrhFNU2-JHL00_aem_Afe-E7jr3BI9vWBndG5um5m2GedqNMFMUZjDD4aGj-nSCKJ6yJc30_FKTKOBoK_BNoc

“There’s an old phrase that sunshine is the best antiseptic,” said former Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb. “The sunshine that AL.com has brought upon the decisions by the Alabama parole board chair exemplifies this old adage.”

02/24/2024

Alabama Justice Initiative Present The Reimagine Justice Organizing/Advocacy Fellowship! See flyer for details to apply!