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Liz Ryan Receives Recommendations from DFJ Transformative Justice Fellows
In a significant step towards eliminating fees and fines in the juvenile justice system, a group of Debt Free Justice (DFJ) advocates and Fellows...
DOJ Dear Colleague Letter to Courts Regarding Fines and Fees for Youth and Adults
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Investing in Second Chances for Returning Citizens
Every year, millions of individuals are released from incarceration and rejoin society. However, their challenges in rebuilding their lives and...
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DOJ Tells Local Courts to Cut Fines, Advocacy Groups Celebrate
Washington, D.C. (April 20, 2023) – Youth advocacy groups today celebrated the release of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) “Dear Colleague” letter...
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Michael Harris
Michael Harris is an attorney and Senior Director for Justice and Equity and Legal Advocacy at the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL). He works on...
How to Pass a Bill
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The Impacts of Carceral Debt on Women and Mothers
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Ruddy Roye
Radcliffe Roye is a Cleveland-based documentary photographer specializing in editorial and environmental portraits and photojournalism. Ruddy spoke to...