In 2016, Bridge Magazine reported that 41 percent of people sitting in Michigan jails are there because they cannot afford to pay bail. In Wayne County, that figure rises to 60 percent. Amanda Alexander is the founder and executive director of the Detroit Justice Center, which seeks to reform mass incarceration on a local level. The state of Michigan’s...Read More
FREE AMERICA recently featured the Detroit Justice Center in its #UnlockedFutures video series. The series showcases the work of eight entrepreneurs whose experiences with the criminal justice system fueled their path to entrepreneurship and a dedication to giving back to their communities. DJC’s Founder and Executive Director, Amanda Alexander, was selected for the inaugural Unlocked...Read More
Communications Officer Detroit, MI The Detroit Justice Center (DJC) seeks an experienced communications professional with a passion for social justice to serve as Communications Officer. The Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and leading all aspects of DJC communications, including public outreach, fundraising, and traditional and social media. Launched in 2018, DJC works alongside...Read More
