Crime & Legal-Related Nonprofits in Tennessee

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A CHILD-FRIENDLY, HOME ENVIRONMENT IN A SAFE AND NATURAL SETTING WHILE CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS/GUARDIANS CAN RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED SERVICES FROM THE AGENCIES COMPRISING THE BLOUNT COUNTY PROTECTIVE TEAM.

MISSION:

MALS IS A NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR THOSE IN NEED. THE VISION IS TO PROMOTE JUSTICE FOR THOSE IN NEED. TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION, MALS DELIVERY OF CLIENT SERVICES IS PROVIDED THROUGH A LAW UNIT STRUCTURE. THE BROAD PRACTICE AREAS ARE (1) FAMILY AND CHILDREN ISSUES (2) HOUSING AND REAL PROPERTY AND VETERANS (3) HEALTH AND BENEFITS (4) CONSUMER/ UTILITIES AND (5) ELDER LAW. MALS ALSO HAS A PRO BONO PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF PRIVATE ATTORNEYS AND OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS TO SERVE MALS CLIENTELE. MALS ALSO BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVES WITH AFFINITY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE SIMILAR CLIENTELE. MALS IS GOVERNED BY A 21-PERSON BOARD COMPRISED OF ATTORNEYS, CLIENT ELIGIBLE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION/AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES AND PRIVATE BUSINESS OWNERS THAT SET POLICY. MALS SERVES SHELBY, TIPTON, LAUDERDALE, AND FAYETTE COUNTIES IN TENNESSEE.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

THE TENNESSEE INNOCENCE PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO INVESTIGATING AND LITIGATING CLAIMS OF ACTUAL INNOCENCE. IT IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND CORRECT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST AND EMPOWER THOSE STRUGGLING TO BUILD A NEW LIFE AFTER INCARCERATION AND BEGIN THE JOURNEY TOWARD WHOLENESS IN RECOVERY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COUNSELING, MENTORS, AND ENCOURAGERS AS WELL AS PROVIDING RESOURCES TO EQUIP AND EMPOWER EACH PERSON TO ACCEPT HIS/HER ROLE AS A RESPONSIBLE, PRODUCTIVE FAMILY MEMBER AND CITIZEN.

MISSION:

CRIME STOPPERS OF MEMPHIS & SHELBY COUNTY, INC PAYS CASH AWARDS TO ANONYMOUS INFORMANTS RESULTING IN RESOLUTIONS OF CERTAIN FELONIES.

MISSION:

WE PURSUE A SMALLER, FAIRER, AND MORE HUMANE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL MISSION

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to deal specifically with the prevention of child abuse including incest through educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.

MISSION:

TO SERVE MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY KEEPING THEM INFORMED ON CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS.

MISSION:

PROMOTE HEALTH, PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING, IMPROVE HUMAN RELATIONS AND PROVIDE SPIRTUAL GUIDANCE TO A POPULATION THAT IS UNAWARE OF SPECIAL SERVICES OR HESITANT TO INTERACT WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

MISSION:

TO FREE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS FROM JAIL, CONNECT WITH THEIR LOVED ONES, AND WORK TO END WEALTH-BASED DETENTION THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

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DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CHAPLAINS THROUGH DYNAMIC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.

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ASSIST EXITING INMATES WHO HAVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS BY PROVIDING CHRISTIAN TRAINING AND ENVIRONMENT

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TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION PROVIDE TRAINING AND OFFER PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL

MISSION:

THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODEGE NO. 35 IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OPERATED UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM. THE PURPOSE OF THE LODGE IS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION, INCREASING THE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CREATING A TRADITION OF ESPRIT DE CORP AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. THE LODGE OPERATES THE "BEARS AGAINST DRUGS- AND "SHOP WITH A COP" PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE AIMED AT THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION SERVES CHILDREN WHO ARE ABUSED OR NEGLECTED IN THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY AREA BY ADVOCATING FOR THEIR WELFARE IN THE COURT SYSTEM.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING SHELTER, GOODS AND SERVICES WHILE HELPING THEM FIND SAFETY IN THEIR LIVES AND THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND HEALING NEEDED TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND TO ENLIGHTEN THE COMMUNITY OF THESE ISSUES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE IS TO REDUCE THE TRAUMA OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY FACILITATING A COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO THE DETECTION, INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE.

MISSION:

ARTS & BUSINESS COUNCIL OF GREATER NASHVILLE SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES THE ARTS BY DRIVING COLLABORATION BETWEEN ARTS AND BUSINESS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE CREATIVITY, VITALITY, AND PROSPERITY OF GREATER NASHVILLE/THE REGIONS/THE CITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to help with court administration; court reform including the rights and privileges of prisoners, incarceration alternatives and other criminal justice issues; and alternatives to litigation.