by Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Aug 8, 2025 | OJPC Community
Ioanna is the Development Specialist for the Ohio Justice and Policy Center. She also consults on public policy and fundraising for other local nonprofits. Prior to this, she co-founded Action Tank, a nonprofit think tank, as a way to provide free policy research and...
by Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Aug 3, 2025 | News, OJPC Community
Recent discourse about public safety in Cincinnati reflects real and urgent concerns—concerns we must address with both compassion and clarity. The Ohio Justice & Policy Center urges public officials at all levels, all law enforcement agencies, and all members of...
by Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Jul 16, 2025 | Beyond Guilt, OJPC Community
Emily is a Staff Attorney for the Beyond Guilt Project. She grew up in Butler County, Ohio, and attended Miami University, earning her B.A. in Psychological Science with a minor in Criminal Justice. Having a background in psychology enables Emily to consider the...
by Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Jun 18, 2025 | OJPC Community, OJPC in the News, Second Chance
On Monday, OJPC staff members and former client, Jquam Collins, gave testimony to members of Cincinnati City Council regarding funding for the Second Chance Project. After hearing testimony, members voted to continue their 20-year partnership with the OJPC’s Second...
by Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Jun 2, 2025 | OJPC Community
Each June, we celebrate Pride Month by lifting up stories of strength, advocacy, and leadership within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. At the Ohio Justice & Policy Center, that includes honoring our founder, civil rights attorney Al Gerhardstein, whose work on...
by Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Apr 11, 2025 | OJPC Community
At the heart of our work at OJPC is a commitment to amplifying the voices and stories of those most impacted by the criminal legal system. We do this to remind our communities, our neighbors, and those in power that every person deserves to be seen in their full...