Our mission is undoing racism in the criminal justice system as experienced by African Americans. Our vision is to provide a safe, affirming and unique community whereby African Americans, with the support of their allies, use self determination to solve problems encountered with or created by the criminal justice system.

Description:
Justice Works! currently has two areas of focus which are criminal justice reform and prisoner re-entry support. Our relationship with a person charged with a crime begins prior to conviction and continues through to release from prison. The Court Watch program provides observers throughout the court system. If the person is convicted, support continues throughout incarceration with a variety of services. Transition support is provided post-incarceration, where as part of the Justice Works! community, the person gives and receives support and becomes active in the organization's activities.

History:
One of the co-founders of Justice Works! volunteered with the Black Prisoners' Caucus at the Washington State Reformatory beginning in February 2000. While there she met the other Justice Works! co-founder who has since been released from prison after a long period of incarceration.

Contact person: Lea Zengage, Co-founder, (phone), (email)

Address:

615 15th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.justiceworks.info

Directions:

This is the Justice Works! headquarters. We are located on 15th Ave E between Roy and Mercer. This is a few blocks from QFC and Safeway. Look for the tall hedge in front of a green house.. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 10

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes