PJI Honors the Life of Bobbie Jean Johnson

Bobbie Jean Johnson was a dear client and friend of The Promise of Justice Initiative. Despite the incredible injustice she faced, Bobbie Jean had an irresistible light in her heart, energy, and smile. Bobbie Jean inspires us every day to continue to fight for the rights of women and men incarcerated in Louisiana. 

Learn more about the life of Bobbie Jean Johnson, her story, and how her experience tells the story of injustice in Louisiana, and the resilience of the human spirit. Rest in Power, Bobbie Jean Johnson, you are always with us.

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The Appeal

Incarcerated Women of Louisiana

Newcomb Art Museum Per(sister) Exhibit

With Her Conviction Vacated, Bobbie Jean is Free

The Promise of Justice Initiative