Promise of Justice Initiative

Promise of Justice Initiative (PJI) is a New Orleans-based organization that stands at the forefront of the fight for the liberation, freedom, and autonomy of people targeted and touched by the criminal legal system and mass incarceration. PJI’s approach is multifaceted, including collective action, legislative advocacy, civil and criminal litigation, and reframing narrative discourse. PJI’s clients are currently incarcerated people and their families, as well as crime survivors, victims’ families, and communities outside of prisons that suffer from the impact of mass incarceration. Community organizing and policy work includes everyone, but litigation is limited to systemic claims on a selective basis. Serves Louisiana only.