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

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 We are closing the justice and re-offending gap using diversionary measures, preventive actions, legal 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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Diversion & Restorative Justice Program

Death Penalty Program

The Inside Out Hub (3R Program)

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We are closing the justice & inequality gap using legal support, diversionary measures, preventive actions, advocacy and technology. #SDG16 #EndSARS

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

We are defending Abigail, a 25 year old young woman who has been incarcerated for over a month due to lack of funds to afford legal representation.

Our team visited the Grade 1 Area Court at Dei-Dei to represent Abigail for the first time in her ongoing case. Her bail was…

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thefunkeadeoye Oluwafunke Adeoye @thefunkeadeoye ·
17 Apr

@tokunbo_wahab @gbenga_omo @instablog9ja @kunle_adeshina @lagospedia @Mr_JAGs @OgbeniDipo @Riddwane @ayomidelagos1 Hon. Commisioner, we suppose these are all first-time offenders.

Is there a reason why non-custodial sanctions or alternatives to incarceration was not considered?

Can you share what the plans are for rehabiliation or reforming them?
Especially considering the high rate of…

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thefunkeadeoye Oluwafunke Adeoye @thefunkeadeoye ·
17 Apr

A government that spends more money on crime enforcement rather than crime prevention.

First time offenders been sent to the congested Ikoyi or Kirikiri custodial centre which has almost 50 times its occupancy rates with possibly no plans for reformation.

This is should not

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

We strongly condemn the unjust harassment of Mr Lanre Arogundade (@lanreipc) by @OfficialDSSNG and demand an investigation into the misuse of authority and the violation of his rights.

On April 11, 2024, officers of the DSS accosted Mr Arogundade as he was boarding a flight to…

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

Paul and Charles are two young men who were forgotten behind bars since 2022 without a trial, until we intervened.

The delay began when a High court remanded them to Oko Correctional Facility in Edo state on the 6th of June, 2022. However, the prosecution did not prefer a charge…

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