We pursue a smaller, fairer, and more humane criminal justice system.
A just city starts with you.
Clean Slate Fund
Clearing up a criminal record can be difficult and confusing. We help people determine if they are eligible and guide them through the process, start to finish.
MEMPHIS COMMUNITY BAIL FUND
Like similar funds across the country, our bail fund helps illustrate the unfairness of money bail. It is currently available to clients of the Shelby County Public Defender’s Office.
court watch
See for yourself what goes on inside the criminal legal system. We offer training and guided court watch sessions, recording what we see for periodic reports.
The Impact of Our Work
In 2019, we led the effort to completely eliminate Tennessee's expungement fee.
In just three years, the previous fee of $350 was completely eliminated. This small reform will broaden access to criminal record expungement, which is proven to significantly enhance job, education, and housing opportunities.
