Just City

just city​ was founded in 2015 by a group of activists, attorneys, and civic leaders. our mission ​is to advance policies and programs within shelby county and the state of tennessee that strengthen the right to counsel and mitigate the damage caused to families and neighborhoods as a result of contact with the criminal justice system. our vision ​is to be a powerful, independent voice to support the individuals, children, and families who are, or have been in contact with, the criminal justice system; to advocate for strong, consistent adult and children’s right to counsel policies; and to accelerate community-driven solutions to the problems presented by the criminal justice system.