Crime & Legal-Related Nonprofits in California

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NON-PROFIT, TAX EXEMPT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CIVIL MATTERS TO PERSONS UNABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN BAKERSFIELD, CA AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF KERN COUNTY.

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WORK TOWARDS A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR COMMUNITIES THAT SUFFER FROM INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION.

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SUPPORTING THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY BY RENDERING VITAL ASSISTANCE WHERE GOVERNMENT BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS LIMIT FUNDING.

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JDI IS AN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PUT AN END TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN, WOMEN, AND YOUTH IN ALL FORMS OF DETENTION,

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THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW PROJECT IS TO (1) RENDER LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN NEED THEREOF AND ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE SAME; AND (2) PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION SUPPORT TO CALIFORNIA LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS.

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LCCRSF WORKS TO ADVANCE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE LEGAL RIGHTS OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, LOW-INCOME PERSONS, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES THROUGH FREE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, IMPACT LITIGATION AND POLICY ADVOCACY AND THE ASSISTANCE OF PRO BONO ATTORNEYS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

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LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ("LSC") PROVIDES FREE REPRESENTATION TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO REQUIRE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THROUGH A HOLISTIC TEAM APPROACH UTILIZING LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER CLIENTS AND ACTIVELY INVOLVE THEM IN THE CRITICAL DECISIONS THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES. LSC USES THIS MODEL TO ACHIEVE SAFETY, STABILITY, EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS AND FREEDOM FROM DETENTION AND FREEDOM FROM DEPORTATION FOR OUR CLIENTS. IN THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR, LSC REPRESENTED 644 CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THEIR LEGAL CASES.

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THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S LAW CENTER IS TO CREATE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY BY BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND ADVANCING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide general legal aid regarding criminal and/or civil matters at little or no cost for individuals who are economically disadvantaged.

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TO PROVIDE FREE AND LOW COST LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, TRIBES, AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS.

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RESTORATIVE PARTNERS MISSION IS TRANSFORMING LIVES IMPACTED BY CRIME THROUGH HEALING SERVICES AND RELATIONSHIPS. WE PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR THOSE IN-CUSTODY AND FOR THOSE RELEASED FROM THE SAN LUIS COUNTY JUVENILE HALL, JAIL, HONOR FARM AND STATE PRISONS. OUR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE APPROACH FOCUSES ON MIND, BODY AND SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION, INCORPORATES TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, ADDRESSES RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, AND OFFERS ACCOMPANIMENT THROUGH REENTRY MENTORSHIP. WE ALSO OWN AND/OR OPERATE FIVE CLEAN AND SOBER LIVING RECOVERY/REENTRY HOMES (SLE) FOR MEN AND WOMEN; AND PROVIDE A SLE HOME FOR WOMEN WITH SMALL CHILDREN. THE GOAL IN ALL OF OUR TRANSFORMATIVE WORK IS TO REDUCE VIOLENCE AND RECIDIVISM BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF CARE FROM INCARCERATION THROUGH REINCORPORATION INTO THE COMMUNITY.

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ASSIST INDIGENT LITIGANTS IN CALIFORNIA; ADMIN SERVICES TO THE COURTS; AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF ALAMEDA COUNTY WHO GENERALLY ARE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER; PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION; AND PROVIDE COUNSELING THROUGH THE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM.

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TO SUPPORT ISSUES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

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KEEPING AT-RISK YOUTH OUT OF JAIL, IN SCHOOL, HEALTHY AND DRUG FREE THROUGH EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND MENTORING.

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LAE'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE RIGHT OF SAN FRANCISCOS SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO BE HOUSED, HEALTHY, FINANCIALLY STABLE, AND SAFE. WE PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO SAN FRANCISCO SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN SAN FRANCISCO.

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UNCOMMON LAW FIGHTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE INCARCERATED FOR VIOLENT CRIME HAVE ACCESS TO HEALING, JUSTICE, AND EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.THROUGH OUR UNIQUE, TRAUMA-INFORMED MODEL OF ADVOCACY, WE PROVIDE THE SPACE CURRENTLY MISSING IN THE SYSTEM FOR HEALING, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SAFE PATHWAYS HOME FROM PRISON. IN DEVELOPING NEW SELF NARRATIVES, THE PEOPLE WE SERVE ARE ABLE TO MORE EFFECTIVELY DISRUPT VIOLENCE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE PRISON, AND BECOME LEADERS WHO CHANGE NEGATIVE SOCIETAL NARRATIVES ABOUT THOSE INCARCERATED FOR VIOLENT CRIME. OUR GROUNDBREAKING APPROACH IS CHANGING POLICY AND OUTCOMES, DRIVEN BY THE VOICES AND EXPERIENCES OF SYSTEM-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide emotional support, friendship, advice and guidance or other types of support for inmates while they are incarcerated and/or which facilitate contact between inmates and family members.

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STAND! IS A CATALYST FOR BREAKING THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE, PROMOTING SAFE AND STRONG RELATIONSHIPS, AND REBUILDING LIVES.