We honor the inherent worth of every person, recognizing that people are more than the worst thing they have ever done. We treat our clients, partners, and colleagues with compassion, respect, and care.

We believe in the power of redemption, restoration, and hope. We work to ensure that people who have been incarcerated are given meaningful opportunities to return home and rebuild their lives.

We confront the inequities and racial disparities that define our legal system— especially the historic and ongoing harm to Black communities. We use advocacy, legal representation, and storytelling to challenge laws and policies that perpetuate excessive punishment.

Our clients’ experiences, goals, and voices ground our work. We listen deeply, fight alongside them, and shape our strategies around their needs both inside and outside the legal process.

We hold ourselves accountable to our mission, our clients, and our community.

We know that transformation requires collective action. We value partnerships with directly impacted people, community organizations, law firms, and coalitions and work collaboratively toward shared outcomes.

We strive to build a healthy, supportive workplace that sustains the emotional and practical demands of decarceration work. We honor rest, balance, and mutual support so that we can continue to serve our clients with excellence.