Protecting children, helping survivors rebuild their lives
Human trafficking is the exploitation of vulnerability for profit. Founded in 2009, JusticeMatters is a nonprofit law firm that addresses the roots (causes) and repercussions (impacts) of human trafficking. We help our clients overcome legal barriers to safety, stability, and services, which are foundational to wellbeing. Centering client voices, we advocate for systems change to prevent human trafficking from happening in the first place.
We provide trauma-informed legal services and promote just policies and practices throughout North Carolina.
We provide caregivers with the legal tools they need to provide safe, stable homes for the children and youth in their care.
We provide survivors with the legal tools they need to secure justice and rebuild their lives.
We promote policies and practices to both prevent human trafficking and ensure survivor access to trauma-informed, victim-centered services.
Trauma-informed design
Since 2011, we have been at the forefront of efforts to integrate principles of trauma-informed care in the legal profession – safety, trustworthiness, transparency, collaboration, empowerment, and choice. We believe this is critical for both client and staff wellbeing.
Rooted and grounded
We bear witness to the courage and resilience of survivors, the sacrifice and grit of caregivers, the expertise and dedication of our collaborative partners, the passion and generosity of our supporters, and our mutual calling to seek justice for the flourishing of our neighbors here in North Carolina.
Our Impact: 14 Years Strong!
Over the past year, JusticeMatters
responded to
calls
requesting legal assistance
and served a record
clients.
Some of our clients have survived human trafficking. Many more are at heightened risk of exploitation due to lack of legal status in the United States, lack of legal security in a family, or prior experience of trauma.
We protect the rights of our clients and provide high-quality, trauma-informed family law and immigration services, reducing the risk of exploitation and helping survivors rebuild their lives.
In the last 5 years alone we’ve served over 2,500 clients, both survivors and those at heightened risk of exploitation. Our team and budget have tripled, and we’re still growing to meet the need. We envision the freedom and flourishing of all.
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