Georgia Justice Project (GJP) (Georgia)
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Headquarters Location: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1986
Mission: Georgia Justice Project (GJP) breaks the cycle of poverty by defending the indigent criminally accused and, win or lose, standing with them as they rebuild their lives. With over 25 years of experience, GJP has developed a comprehensive suite of services, coupling holistic legal defense and social services with advocacy support, to address the barriers to economic stability faced by the criminally accused. For the duration of their history, Georgia Justice Project has been located in the heart of the Martin Luther King, Jr. district near downtown Atlanta.
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Leadership
Douglas Ammar.
Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, Doug Ammar is the Executive Director and a Project Attorney. A graduate of Davidson College and Washington and Lee University's School of Law, Doug has been associated with the Project almost since its inception. First, he was a volunteer during the summer prior to law school. Doug has been in Atlanta since 1989 and has…
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Financial Data
| Overhead Ratio: 14.45% |
| Total Revenue: $938,024 |
From the Nonprofit
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Oct 17, 2011 |
Through its delivery of holistic services coupled with policy change, GJP demonstrates the following results that support economic stability:
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Contact Info
Address:
438 Edgewood Ave Ne
Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
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Story:
Employment is critical to the success of GJP clients and our low recidivism rates. That is why, for many years, we operated our own landscaping company (NHL) to give clients a paycheck, work experience, and on-the-job training. But with changes in the economy (and the lawn service business) in recent years, we have had to close NHL and redirect our resources toward a broader approach to employment support. GJP's WorkMatters program is a comprehensive effort to remove the many barriers that our clients have to employment. Led by a job developer and our social services team, and supported by partnerships at nonprofits and small-businesses around the city, WorkMatters serves more GJP clients (including women) than NHL did, and is more cost-effective.“At Georgia justice Project, they’re not going to just roll out the red carpet. You’re going to have to do, too. They set you up with all the resources, but it’s up to you to take advantage of the opportunity. I went to rehab, they helped me get a job, and I’ve never looked back. Now I’m married, own my own business, and I can give my time to others.” - Leo, GJP client for 14 years.
Expert Reviews of Georgia Justice Project (GJP) (Georgia)
Evidence of Impact Summary:
The Georgia Justice Project comprehensively addresses criminal justice issues by providing multi-faceted advocacy programs, by giving effective legal representation, and by searching for the root causes of crime.See expert comments.
Organization Strengths Summary:
Experts have credited the Georgia Justice Project's success to its powerful and holistic approach and its strong leadership.See expert comments.
Areas for Improvement Summary:
GJP could have an even greater impact if it expanded to take on more cases addressing different crimes as well.See expert comments.
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Georgia Justice Project provides full-spectrum advocacy and representation for people accused of crimes or otherwise involved in the criminal justice system. | ||
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They have been successful in individual representation and now in working to overcome collateral consequences of criminal records. | ||
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They not only address the legal issues their clients are facing, but they also attempt to address the underlying social issue that caused them to come in contact with the justice system in the first place. They have social workers on staff. They also make routine visits to clients who are in prisions. Once a client returns, they offer them a job in thier landscaping company to help them get back on their feet. | ||
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GJP's model is holistic- from pre-trial, to trial, to prison term, and then to re-entry. They engage both lawyers and social workers to provide services that will enhance the likelihood of a person's success after involvement with the criminal justice system | ||
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Expert Comments: Areas for Improvement
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It would be great if GJP had the capacity to take on more cases and if they would consider taking clients accused of sex offenses. | ||
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Leadership
Douglas Ammar
Executive Director
Executive Director
From the Nonprofit
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Oct 17, 2011 |
Through its delivery of holistic services coupled with policy change, GJP demonstrates the following results that support economic stability:
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