The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice Information

The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice seeks to change the public’s perception of the criminal justice system by becoming proximate with the humanity of incarcerated people. The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice embodies the values and legacy of the great 19th-century champion of education, emancipation, equality, and justice. Our multi-state Prison Visitation Program enables community members around the country to visit local correctional facilities and engage in open, face-to-face conversations with incarcerated people. We believe that these unique encounters spur understanding and empathy—for both the visitor and the incarcerated individual—that will, in turn, drive meaningful personal and systemic change.