Florida Justice Institute, together with other civil rights groups, have objected to a proposed FDOC legal mail rule that would make it more difficult for attorneys to communicate with incarcerated people. The proposed rule would impose extra burdens on lawyer, requiring them to visit a website and obtain a special code for every piece of […]
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45th Anniversary Cocktail Celebration
Thank you to everyone who joined us on November 30th to celebrate our 45th Anniversary; it was truly an honor to have you join us for this milestone event! We were honored to recognize our Founder and Board Chair Rod Petrey by presenting him with our Public Service Award, which will now be named in his honor. Congratulations to LEAP (Ladies Empowerment and Action Program) for receiving our Social Justice Award for their work empowering women who have experienced incarceration to transcend their past through a transformational incarceration-to-community approach.
Join the Randall C. Berg, Jr. Legacy Society
The Randall C. Berg, Jr. Legacy Society was created to honor the legacy of Randy Berg, who cofounded the Florida Justice Institute (FJI) in 1978 and served as its Executive Director for 41 years until his retirement in 2019. During that time, he was a mentor, friend, colleague, leader and confidante to the many lawyers, paralegals, law students, and clients who passed through FJl’s doors. He was a tireless advocate for poor and disenfranchised Floridians, and he passionately believed that everyone deserved justice- no matter who they were or what was in their background. Now more than ever, the work started by Randy needs to continue a s FJl works to fulfill his vision! Learn more about becoming a member by clicking here.
Give Miami Day – 2023
Thank you for your generous gifts during Give Miami Day! We raised over $23,000 through online giving with another $15,000 committed as a result of Give Miami Day!
Because of your support we will continue our mission to uses impact litigation and advocacy to improve the lives of Florida’s poor and disenfranchised residents, while focusing on criminal justice reform, homelessness & poverty, disability access, and other civil rights issues.
If you missed the opportunity to support us, it’s not too late! Just click here to make your donation!
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FJI Files Lawsuit for Family of Incarcerated Man Who Committed Suicide with Chainsaw
The Florida Justice Institute (FJI) has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) for the family of a man with schizophrenia who committed suicide with a chainsaw while incarcerated at South Florida Reception Center, an FDC prison in Doral. Tristin Murphy had an initial evaluation during which he was actively psychotic and […]
A Message from Our Executive Director
Dear Friends, I’m writing with some exciting changes that are coming to Florida Justice Institute (FJI). After four a half years of serving as FJI’s Executive Director, it’s time for me to step into a new role. We will be creating a new position of Legal Director that I will assume, and FJI will begin […]