TJC’s Mission is to promote transformative justice through recognition of the intersection of personal transformation, healing, and the need to dismantle systems of oppression.

 

The purpose of the organization is to advance the principles of transformative justice through programs that interrupt the pathways to incarceration. Principle activities to date include creating a peer support and mentorship program for formerly incarcerated returning citizens. We offer mentorship support in accessing resources for re-entry, navigating familial and work relationships, and helping with common re-entry issues related to technology, employment, and housing. Current volunteers create a network of support and reach out to those wanting help with making career changes or just to connect with people with lived experience. Volunteers also participate in educational activities at colleges and universities and other organizations wanting to understand more about transformative justice and the experiences of re-entry. These activities are conducted in the state of Oregon and are funded by donations. 

 

TJC’s Vision is for a world where every individual is treated with love and dignity; violence is reduced by eliminating the key root causes: economic deprivation, social isolation, shame, and exposure to violence; and healing is the goal of our criminal legal system.

 

TJC’s Purpose is to promote individual and systemic change to reduce violence, and incarceration, and re-incarceration.