Resources for Students Formerly Involved in the Justice System: Voting/Advocacy/Legal Concerns

"Organizes people in the state of Washington who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to build connections, gain knowledge and increase political participation."

Mission: To support healing connection and restorative communities both inside and outside prison through the strategies of Nonviolent Communication, mindfulness, racial equity and anti-oppression.

"A collaboration of law enforcement, current and previously incarcerated adults and community partners focused on intervention, prevention and reduction in incarceration and recidivism. Our work is built upon–and inspired by–people sharing their personal experiences surrounding the issues of incarceration."

"Both a national clearinghouse for information and an advocate for policy change. It is one of several special projects at the Legal Action Center."

"Native American Reentry Services is a nonprofit dedicated to helping Native American, Asian Pacific Islander and other Aboriginal people overcome the challenge of incarceration and reentering the community post-incarceration. Our board consists of professionals who’ve served the incarcerated Native population during incarceration.

"Dedicated to promoting successful transitions from incarceration to the community through advocacy, public education, community building, and distributing information to people anticipating release."

Mission: "The John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity (the Institute) opens doors and eliminates barriers to success for people who have been involved in the criminal legal system. We create access to higher education and pathways to satisfying careers. We advocate for the right to housing, employment, healthcare, and other human rights too often denied people with criminal convictions."

"An organization of formerly incarcerated individuals and allies working to improve the ability of people with conviction histories to reintegrate into society."

Published by the Washington Secretary of State Division of Elections

Washington State Law

Published by the Brennan Center for Justice

Published by ACLU Washington

"Provides people with criminal records, legal service providers, and state policymakers with information on juvenile and adult criminal record clearance policies in all U.S. states and territories."

National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) is the nation’s primary source of information and guidance in reentry

Restoration of Rights Project - published by the Collateral Consequences Resource Center