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WJI

Advocates for progressive change in the justice system by educating the public on real-life impacts and partnering with organizations for fairer, more humane outcomes.

https://www.wjiinc.org/
Immigration + Justice Reform

Projects (9)

WJI - advocating for an end to life without parole for juveniles

hope of parole for youth imprisoned for life

Immigration + Justice ReformAdvocacy
WayJ (Lobby Day folks)Margo Kirchner

WJI - advocating for constitutional amendment to end slavery for those in custody

Hopefully elimination of the exception allowing slavery for those convicted of crime

Immigration + Justice ReformAdvocacy
Abolish Slavery National NetworjMargo Kirchner

WJI - advocating for no jail or license suspension for unpaid municipal court fines

fewer people harmed by severe penalties for not being able to afford forfeitures

Immigration + Justice ReformAdvocacy
ACLU - Wis., attorneys from Legal Action, JusticePointMargo Kirchner

WJI - advocating for returning 17-year-olds to juvenile court

fewer teens in adult prison

Immigration + Justice ReformAdvocacy
Roy Rogers/The CommunityMargo Kirchner

WJI - advocating for video visitation with friends in custody for those in prison hospice/end-of-life care

Humane end-of-life care

Immigration + Justice ReformAdvocacy
Margo Kirchner

WJI - educating the public about appointed judges and judicial candidates

informed voters

Immigration + Justice ReformOutreach
Margo Kirchner

WJI - increasing access to justice and legal representation

more fair legal proceedings

Immigration + Justice ReformNew Partners
ACLU-Wis., attorneys from Legal Action, JusticePoint (regarding municipal courts,Margo Kirchner

WJI - legalizing marijuana to reduce impact on minority communities

fewer felonies/fewer people in custody

Immigration + Justice ReformAdvocacy
criminal-defense attorneysMargo Kirchner

WJI - public education about restorative justice

better informed public

Immigration + Justice ReformOutreach
hopefully Marquette/Mary Triggiano or Janine GeskeMargo Kirchner