ohiolegalhelp.org is a site with direct access to resources for Ohioans in need of legal assistance for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to housing, families, debt, court appearances, public benefits, seniors, traffic, and more.
OJPC Executive Director and Board member/activist Dr. Zaria Davis take part in a webinar on racial inequities with EquaSion, presented by A Mighty Stream.
Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2021 discussion
Featuring: Alexis Ke’Erica Martin, Poet, Public Speaker and Anti-Human-Trafficking Advocate
Sasha Naiman, Deputy Director of the Ohio Justice & Policy Center
Introduction by: Senator Teresa Fedor
Ohio’s bail system does not promote public safety— it simply allows some people to buy their release, regardless of what threat they may pose. It is also burdensome to taxpayers who end up footing the bill for long, unnecessary jail stays. Bail reform is needed to end wealth-based detention, bring Ohio’s courts into compliance with the United States Constitution, save money, and truly promote public safety.
CIVICC: Civil Impact of Criminal Convictions database
This website provides an online database and search tools for anyone who wants to learn more about the collateral consequences of conviction in Ohio.
“The time for modest, incremental steps is over. We must challenge ourselves to imagine a fundamentally different justice system that is truly just, and not merely focused on punishment. We must usher in an era of being smart on crime, not just tough on crime, where accountability does not mean punishment for punishment’s sake. We can create forms of accountability that restore the law-breaker to being a productive member of society while also offering more robust healing and restoration to crime victims.” (2016)
Application for individuals interested in applying for executive clemency in the State of Ohio.
In response to the “tough on crime” era, some states this year continued a national trend to get “smart on crime” instead.
A catalogue of all Ohio Trial Courts’ website and links to local rules.