Justice System Reform

Durham residents organize to stop racial profiling by police

In response to FADE’s ongoing efforts to bring to light troubling reports of racial disparities and bias in the Durham Police Department, Mayor Bell convened…

Durham FADE challenges discriminatory police practices

Durham has been portrayed as one of the most tolerant cities in America, one of the best places to retire, and home to a rich,…

A Criminal Justice Reform Partner in the Senate?

In August 2013, Cory Booker, candidate for the United States Senate from New Jersey (and the presumptive winner in a state that has not elected…

Durham Screening of Social Justice Documentary The House I Live In

Come join us for dinner, an important social justice film, and a panel discussion on mass incarceration. ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH And DURHAM CONGREGATIONS IN…

Durham community demands police accountability

SCSJ is a proud partner of FADE (Fostering Alternative Drug Enforcement), a local coalition of community members exploring the impact of the War on Drugs…

Progress toward ending the failed "war on drugs"

On August 29, 2013 the DOJ announced that it will not interfere with state laws allowing medicinal and recreational use of marijuana. The Drug Policy…

SCSJ commends Governor's veto of drug testing bill

Southern Coalition for Social Justice Commends Governor’s Veto of Drug Testing Bill On August 15 2013, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory vetoed H.B. 392, a…

Daryl Atkinson's WNCN interview on high rate of African American marijuana arrests in NC

On June 4, 2013 SCSJ staff attorney Daryl Atkinson appeared on WNCN 17 News to talk about the racially disproportionate nature of marijuana arrests in…

SCSJ To Host Soros Justice Fellow Ian Mance

We are proud to announce that Ian Mance will be joining SCSJ as a Soros Justice Fellow this fall. Ian is one of 14 fellows…

Collateral Damage of the War on Drugs

Over a decade ago Benjamin was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana.  Watch how his life was changed forever:

Collateral Consequences: Benjamin’s Story
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Time to End the War on Drugs

Post by SCSJ Staff Attorney Daryl Atkinson Time to End the War on Drugs In a speech to the American Bar Association on August 12,…

Removing Barriers to Employment

Jasmyn Prioleau was a 20-something when she had a run-in with the law, and said she didn’t think about the lifelong consequences – although the…