Legislative work
OJPC is actively supporting and opposing numerous bills at the Statehouse in Columbus. Some bills impact our Beyond Guilt clients, others impact Second Chance legal clinic clients. By OJPC areas of focus, we’re engaged on the following bills: Human Rights in Prison...
OJPC and Partners Launch Collateral Sanction Campaign
Kevin WernerOJPC and Partners Launch Collateral Sanction Campaign The Ohio Justice & Policy Center is collaborating with the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, Building Freedom Ohio and the Ohio Transformation Fund to create a multi-year campaign designed to combat...
Ohio Justice & Policy Center Names Gabe Davis as CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2023 Ohio Justice & Policy Center Names Gabe Davis as CEOCINCINNATI – Ohio Justice & Policy Center (OJPC), a non-profit law firm and advocacy organization serving the community since 1997, has named Gabe Davis as its new Chief...
Redemptive Criminal Justice Systems
Check out OJPC’s mission to create fair, intelligent, redemptive criminal-justice systems through zealous client-centered advocacy, innovative policy reform, and cross-sector community education. Check out the Podcast and Video below.
Success and change at OJPC
Most people have heard me admit that I am not a fan of cliches. Sure, cliches can capture a sentiment or seem like the right thing to say during an uncomfortable moment.
Tyra’s Community Outreach Update: New Partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and Cincinnati Arts Association
The new after-school programming pilot launched in October at two CPS elementary schools, Rothenberg Preparatory School and Oyler Elementary. Students participating in the program will experience tailor-made curriculum that incorporates social and emotional development (SEL) with 21st century learning standards through art integration.
The Ohio Justice & Policy Center Announces Opposition to Issue 1: Redundant, dangerous amendment deceives voters
The Ohio Justice & Policy Center urges Ohioans to vote no on Issue 1, a dangerous and deceptive amendment that enshrines wealth-based detention into the Ohio Constitution for the benefit of Ohio prosecutors.
Honey Badger News: Policy Update
Relapse Reduction Act (SB25) Ohio Bill Aims to "Move the State Forward" in the Fight Against The Opioid Epidemic Last fall the Senate passed the Relapse Reduction Act (SB25). The bill aims to protect patients suffering from substance abuse. It does this by enhancing...
OJPC Honors Staff In Recognition of 20 Years of Service
CINCINNATI, OH—The Ohio Justice & Policy Center (OJPC) has honored Sheila Donaldson Johnson with a day of recognition from Mayor Pureval and the City of Cincinnati for her 20 years of service with the organization and in honor of Women’s History Month. Sheila...
Honey Badger News: Policy Update
with volunteer staff writer Courtney Drenan Last month, the Ohio Senate began debating SB288. This nearly 1,800 page piece of legislation has taken more than five years to paste together. It’s a variety pack of criminal justice reforms, incorporating more than a half...