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Closing the Justice and Inequality Gap

We mitigate human rights violations in the criminal justice system, drastically reduce wrongful incarceration, and positively impact the lives of those imprisoned due to socio-economic factors.

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Promoting Reformation, Reducing Recidivism:

We co-design model reformation homes and foster public-private partnerships with the Correctional Centre towards reducing re-offending and contributing to the creation of safer communities. We work with the correctional service to create an enabling environment for positive behavioural change in inmates.

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Transforming Institutions

We use restorative justice, other alternative measures and technology to prevent unnecessary entry into the criminal justice system. We enhance Feminist policies within the criminal justice system.

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VISION

We envision a society that protects the dignity of every individual, upholds justice for all, and fosters safer communities.

MISSION

We are closing the justice and inequality gap using legal & reformatory support, evidence-based advocacy and technology.

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Indigent Incarcerated Individuals supported

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Justice stakeholders engaged

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Pretrial Detainees represented

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Correctional Facilities Engaged

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Incarcerated women Empowered

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Access to Justice Program

Death Penalty Program

The Inside Out Hub (3R Program)

The Aisha Justice Program (Gender & Criminal Justice)

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Closing the justice & inequality gap using early intervention legal & reformatory support, advocacy & technology. #SDG16 #EndSARS #AccesstoJustice

HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms) @hopebehindbar ·

10 Dec

Led by our Executive Director @thefunkeadeoye, the @hopebehindbar team had a productive discussion with Victor Audu (@Viaaudu), Manager of Bruyante Media, on creatively leveraging digital media and technology to support the rehabilitation of people behind bars. While technology…

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HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms) @hopebehindbar ·

9 Dec

UPDATE: @DeleFarotimi has been granted bail set at N50 million, with a surety of the same amount and someone with landed property. The case has been adjourned to 29 January 2025.

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HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms) @hopebehindbar

UPDATE: Dele Farotimi Remanded Without Bail in Ekiti State

Today, Human Rights Lawyer and social critic, @DeleFarotimi, was hastily prosecuted and remanded by a court in Ekiti State after his arrest on Tuesday. His denial of bail and rapid remand raise serious concerns about the…

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HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms) @hopebehindbar ·

9 Dec

Join us as we celebrate Hassan Nurudeen (@thehassanian), our incredible Programs Manager.

Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and immense contributions to @hopebehindbar's mission. We are happy to have you on the team.

Happy Birthday! We wish you a fantastic day and a…

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HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms) @hopebehindbar ·

9 Dec

We joined His Worship Ekwoaba Anthony in a magisterial visit to Maitama Police Station, accompanied by representatives from the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (@infoacjmcngorg1), @PPDC_ng, @citizen_gavel and @AWJAI_official.

@hopebehindbar was…

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HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms) @hopebehindbar ·

6 Dec

The @hopebehindbar team, led by our Executive Director @thefunkeadeoye, recently visited @LEAPAfrica to explore potential areas of collaboration. We were warmly welcomed by Maimuna M. Sani, the Communications & PR Coordinator, and Afolabi Kamaldeen, the Grants, Monitoring and…

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4 Dec

UPDATE: Dele Farotimi Remanded Without Bail in Ekiti State

Today, Human Rights Lawyer and social critic, @DeleFarotimi, was hastily prosecuted and remanded by a court in Ekiti State after his arrest on Tuesday. His denial of bail and rapid remand raise serious concerns about the…

HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms) @hopebehindbar

We demand the immediate release of Human Rights lawyer, @DeleFarotimi, who has been arrested by the Nigerian Police.

Section 35 of the Nigerian Constitution provides for citizens’ personal liberty and states that arrests must be made only under specific conditions, primarily…

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VISION

MISSION

IMPACT NUMBERS

Watch Our Impact Stories

Our Partners

Status Granted

What We Do

Access to Justice Program

Death Penalty Program

The Inside Out Hub (3R Program)

The Aisha Justice Program (Gender & Criminal Justice)

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