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Webinar: DOJ Fines and Fees Guidance
The Debt Free Justice Campaign will host a webinar on July 6, 2023, 10:00 am PST/1:00 pm EST to discuss the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Dear...
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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...