Legal Inquiries

The Promise of Justice Initiative is a private, non-profit organization that works to create positive change for people in the criminal legal system at the intersection of impact litigation, direct services and community engagement. Our tools include criminal and civil litigation, organizing, direct support, and policy advocacy.

We have a small legal staff responding to requests for assistance from people incarcerated throughout Louisiana. Due to our existing case obligations and the scope and focus of our work, we are generally unable to take on new cases or provide specific legal advice at this time. However, you are welcome to fill out the form below or write us a letter at the address below. If we are able to provide assistance, we will reach out to you directly.

Address for legal inquiry letters:

Attn: Intake Coordinator

The Promise of Justice Initiative

1024 Elysian Fields Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70117-8402

In the meantime, here's a resource guide that includes additional information on organizations to contact for legal representation and advice, as well as other resources that might be helpful.

Please note: If you would like to tell us more information about an injury your loved one received while working in prison/jail, please fill out the form titled “Report a Work Injury” at the bottom of this page.

Today's Date

YYYY

Your Name

First Name

Last Name

First & Last Name of person the request is about (if different)

If you are filling this form out on behalf of a loved one, please provide their name here.

First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Phone

(###)

###

####

DOC Number (if applicable)

Does this request involve a specific prison facility? If yes, please name the facility.

If this doesn't involve a prison, please put N/A

What do you need help with?

Report a Work Injury

Use this form to let PJI staff know if your incarcerated loved one was injured while working in a prison or jail.

Your name

First Name

Last Name

Today's Date

YYYY

Phone number

(###)

###

####

Email address

Name of person who was injured while incarcerated

First Name

Last Name

Is the person currently incarcerated? If no, please list the dates of their incarceration.

DOC # (If applicable)

Their Date of Birth

YYYY

Prison or Correctional Facility

Their Job While Incarcerated

Was the job voluntary or mandatory?

How long have they worked in this position?

How many hours per week did they work?

What were their wages? How much were they paid for this work?

Please describe the injury they received at work in as much detail as possible.

Have they seen a doctor for the injury? Please provide as many details as possible.

Has the injury made them unable to work? If so, for how long?

Was the job dangerous? Please describe this in as much detail as possible.

Anything else you would like us to know?