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Promise of Justice Initiative

Advocates for individuals in the criminal justice system.

PJI Files Temporary Restraining Order
The Louisiana Department of Corrections has a dangerous plan to deal with COVID-19. We are fighting back to save lives.
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COVID-19 in Prisons & Jails
PJI and 19 partner orgs urge Louisiana government to come up with comprehensive Covid-19 health response.
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Ramos v. Louisiana at the Supreme Court
On October 7th, the U.S. Supreme Court heard PJI's client's case and will determine the constitutionality of non-unanimous jury verdicts.
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Louisiana Supreme Court
Veteran, Derek Harris, will challenge his life sentence for selling $30 worth of marijuana.
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Prosecutors Unfairly Use Habitual Offender Statute
PJI is fighting for the rights of Louisiana's Lifers.
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PJI - A Criminal Justice Reform Organization at the
Intersection of Impact Litigation and Direct Services

The Promise of Justice Initiative is a Louisiana based nonprofit organization that makes positive change in the criminal justice system that is grounded and informed by impacted communities. 

Our Work

Civil Rights Litigation

Capacity Building

Strategic Defense Litigation

Supporting Impacted People

Policy Work

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Our Coalitions

Louisiana Stop Solitary Coalition

A coalition working towards immediate solitary reform for vulnerable populations while working to end solitary for everyone in Louisiana.

LA Repeal

Working to replace the state's broken death penalty. Join the coalition today.

Louisiana Survivors for Reform

Any criminal justice reform must include the voice of crime survivors and others directly impacted by the current system.

Louisianians for Prison Alternatives

Ensuring that Louisiana passes and implements comprehensive criminal justice overhaul.

East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition

Bringing reform to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.