What is Talk Justice Tuesday?
Talk Justice Tuesday is a state legislative series focusing on discussing key issues and solutions relevant to communities affected by criminal legal systems. This series involves deep dives into specific policy questions and features insights from community members, advocates, and lawmakers about reform opportunities at both the State Capitol and within local communities.
Talk Justice Tuesday 2025
Register below for Talk Justice Tuesday 2025! All sessions start at 6:00 PM.
Caught In-Between: Youth and the Criminalization of Immigration
Tuesday, February 11, 2025Threats of deportation and crack downs on immigration are coming at both the federal and state level. What happens to young people caught in between? Join criminal, juvenile, and immigration legal advocates to talk about the impact of legislation that criminalizes immigration status.
Post Cross Over Review
Tuesday, March 11, 2025Learn what legislation crossed over and what advocacy effort remains.
Avoiding Burnout, Surviving Triumph
Tuesday, April 8, 2025How can advocates remain healthy, whole and committed within this very difficult work? As pressures mount and the losses feel greater every year, we will explore ways advocates can protect their wellbeing and remain effective.
How Everyday People Can Impact Georgia’s Laws
Tuesday, January 14, 2025This Talk Justice Tuesday is our take on "Legislative Advocacy 101" for Georgia, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to understand the legislative process and make your voice heard in a way that you can feel good about. Become an effective changemaker by learning about the stakeholders and processes that turn policy into law.
2024 Archives
Legislative Action Last Call!
Tuesday, March 12, 2024Learn more about critical legislation still pending for the 2024 session and how to support opportunities for reform in Georgia.
Panel:
James Woodall - Southern Center for Human Rights (moderator)
Coco Guthrie-Papy - Deep Center
Ann Colloton - Georgia Justice Project
Mazie Lynn Guertin - Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL)
Overcoming Barriers to Reentry
Tuesday, February 20, 2024Learn about the trials of Reentry and how many have overcome the barriers that have been set up to make us fail.
Conditions of Confinement
Tuesday, February 6, 2024Join us as we focus on the ongoing crisis within Georgia’s prisons, as well as how everyday people can work to reduce harm for those inside.
Youth Justice
Tuesday, January 23, 2024Georgia leads the nation for sentencing Juvenile Life Without Parole (JLWOP) and has seen a 100% increase since 2012. Join advocates to discuss what it will take to abolish this practice.
Advocacy Training
Tuesday, January 16, 2024Join us to learn more about:
An overview of the Georgia General Assembly and the legislative process
How to effectively communicate with legislators
How to find your local legislators