Talk Justice Tuesdays

Weekly Criminal Justice Reform Opportunities in Georgia

In the 2022 legislative session, join us for our virtual Talk Justice Tuesday series to discuss the issues and solutions that are important to communities impacted by criminal legal systems and identify strategies for moving forward. We’ll dive deep into specific criminal legal policy questions, and hear from community members, advocates, and lawmakers about opportunities for reform in 2022 and beyond.

Join us each Tuesday at 9:30 am on Zoom or Facebook!

February 1 - Restoring Voting Rights

Georgia has more people under correctional control, and in the past decade, has removed more people from voter lists due to a felony conviction, than any other state. Join us to learn what Georgians can do to protect voters' rights and to end the practice of taxation without representation.Register

February 8 - Protecting Children's Rights

Learn more about opportunities for juvenile justice reform in Georgia -- from raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to ending juvenile life without parole -- and how you can support advocacy efforts.Register

February 15 - Removing Barriers to Reentry

Learn about existing support and gaps in resources for successful reentry and community reintegration. How do we assess the needs of the whole person when addressing the multiple challenges of reentry? Hear from people who have successfully navigated reentry and from housing, employment and reentry advocates who address the unique challenges and opportunities in reentry work.Register

March 1 - Repealing the Death Penalty

Learn more about why Georgia should end capitol punishment.Register

March 8 -Remedying Prison Conditions

Learn what Georgia's lawmakers can do to eliminate inhumane conditions in prisons and strengthen transparency and accountability.Register

March 15 - Money Over Justice - How Fines & Fees Trap Us All

Learn more about the impact of fines and fees in the criminal legal system and how lawmakers can end wealth-based detention and the criminalization of poverty.Register

March 22 - Strengthening Trust & Accountability

Learn more about improving transparency, accountability, and oversight of decisionmakers in the criminal legal system. Register

January 25 - Creating Public Safety, Leading with Data

We'll kick off our 2022 series with a conversation about what works and what doesn't work when it comes to safety in our communities.Missed this event? You can still watch it!