“The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusted him and I am helped.” - Psalm 28:7
Justice & Mercy, Inc. is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to decreasing the effects of crime in our communities, increasing public safety, helping prisoners, and ministering to and restoring both crime victims and offenders. Justice & Mercy achieves these goals by educating and informing the public at large, advocating cost-effective and practical reforms within the criminal justice system, and by supporting and encouraging wise public policy. Justice & Mercy also networks with and supports other criminal justice organizations. Justice & Mercy encourages church and community outreach efforts by working to increase knowledge and understanding of criminal justice system.
SERVICES
THE MATTHEW 25:36 PROJECT:
(M2536P volunteer group) Provides the advocacy tools needed to address the needs of inmates and their families, whether physical, spiritual, emotional or psychological. A divine intervention powered by prayer and ‘Friends’ of Justice & Mercy. |
ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING
Advocates for effective sentencing that restores and ensures a better quality of life and thus reduces recidivism. Alternative solutions to incarceration such as community service, probation, or restitution. Utilizing available programs alternative sentencing aims to increase opportunities for positive behavioral changes, reduce tax payer costs and enhance community safety. |
POLICY REFORM
Criminal justice policy reform aims to examine flaws and inequalities within the criminal justice system. Topics include addressing policy and lawmaking, sentencing, incarceration, and collateral consequences of convictions. Areas of reform include reducing mass incarceration, addressing racial disparities, and reforming sentencing practices. Justice & Mercy members contribute to the making of key decisions for the future of criminal justice by serving on local and state committees. |
MENTOR PROGRAM
Provide Training for individuals looking to become mentors to those incarcerated and preparing for reentry to the community. |
WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF US?