βDescription: An independent non-profit organization dedicated to correcting and preventing wrongful convictions in Georgia. They provide resources for those seeking help with DNA-based exonerations and legal advocacy.
βDescription: This organization works to protect the rights of people in the criminal justice system across the South. They focus on improving prison conditions, ending the death penalty, and fighting for systemic justice reform in Georgia.
βπ Georgia Legislative & Government Resources
βDescription: Direct access to the current language of SB 244. Use this link to stay updated on the bill's progress and to see exactly how the law is being written regarding sentencing and post-conviction relief.
βDescription: The official rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Georgia Department of Corrections. Knowing these rules is the first step in holding the system accountable for how it treats those inside.
βDescription: An interactive map provided by the Department of Community Supervision. It helps formerly incarcerated individuals find housing, employment, and support services in their specific Georgia county.
βDescription: A comprehensive guide for prisoners who want to file federal lawsuits to challenge mistreatment or poor conditions. It breaks down complex legal concepts into language that is easier to understand for those without a law degree.
βDescription: One of the most detailed legal resources available for inmates. It covers everything from how to conduct legal research to filing for a writ of habeas corpus.
βDescription: A Georgia-based group that provides programs for the "forgotten" in the justice systemβincluding the children of incarcerated parents and the staff within the facilities.
βDescription: A national advocacy group that works on sentencing reform. Their Georgia page provides specific updates on how state laws impact families and what can be done to push for fairer sentencing.