Oregon Justice Resource Center

The Oregon Justice Resource Center, founded in 2011, is a non-profit organization located in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to advancing civil rights and improving legal representation for underserved communities. The organization employs 32 individuals. The Oregon Justice Resource Center offers a wide range of services, including legal representation, advocacy, education, and policy reform. Their work encompasses several key areas: the Oregon Innocence Project, which assists wrongly convicted individuals; the Women's Justice Project, which focuses on the needs of women in the criminal justice system; the Immigrant Rights Project, which provides legal guidance to defense providers regarding immigration consequences for non-citizen clients; the Civil Rights Project, which addresses civil rights issues within the criminal justice system; and the Youth Justice Project, which advocates for systemic reforms in the treatment of youth within the adult justice system. The organization stands out through its holistic approach to criminal justice reform, utilizing client-centered and integrative advocacy. This model combines direct legal services with public awareness campaigns, strategic partnerships, and coordinated efforts across legal and advocacy areas to achieve meaningful and lasting change. For more information about the Oregon Justice Resource Center and its initiatives, visit their website at ojrc.org.