Seattle Clemency Project Information

The Seattle Clemency Project is a statewide organization that serves individuals who were disproportionately impacted by Washington's “tough on crime" era. SCP's mission is to increase access to justice for reformed individuals serving sentences that no longer serve the interest of justice and to prevent deportations that fracture our communities. We do this by matching our clients with free, high-quality legal representation. For our clients who are granted release from prison, we provide holistic pre- and post-release reentry support to promote their long-term success in the community. SCP firmly believes in the power of redemption and that a healthy justice system must recognize and reward rehabilitation. We work with individuals who, despite having been deemed incapable of reform, have experienced growth, healing, and true transformation. At the core of our work is the belief that all individuals are capable of change and thus deserve meaningful review.