“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there "is" such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
― Martin Luther King Jr.
Core Values
We are client centered. When in doubt about what direction to take, we always prioritize our clients and their needs. Harder said than done, this loadstone makes sure that we act with authenticity and integrity at all times.
We are truth tellers. We speak hard truths, including that our criminal justice system has roots in racial oppression. Only through dismantling and rebuilding the system can we hope to bring about racial equity, increase public safety, and create opportunities for our entire community.
We give grace. We believe, as Bryan Stevenson has said, that “Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done [or said].” Only together can we rise above the failures of our past and our present.
We act with a fierce urgency of now. Martin Luther King told us to act with a fierce urgency because “In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there "is" such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.” We are action driven, results oriented and drivers of change.
We are truth tellers. We speak hard truths, including that our criminal justice system has roots in racial oppression. Only through dismantling and rebuilding the system can we hope to bring about racial equity, increase public safety, and create opportunities for our entire community.
We give grace. We believe, as Bryan Stevenson has said, that “Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done [or said].” Only together can we rise above the failures of our past and our present.
We act with a fierce urgency of now. Martin Luther King told us to act with a fierce urgency because “In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there "is" such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.” We are action driven, results oriented and drivers of change.
Our Logo
In 2008, LSJA's Executive Director had the amazing honor of clerking for the Constitutional Court of South Africa. She fell in love with their logo, which has become a symbol of justice throughout the world. Their symbol is a tree - something that protects, just like the Constitution. But this tree does not stand alone in the logo: it is sheltering people who have gathered under its branches. For years after leaving, Elizabeth pondered this African tradition of "justice under a tree," where the community comes together to hold individuals accountable but also to embrace them and address the trauma in their lives. This vision of justice has influenced much of the programs for LSJA. We are therefore hugely honored that the incredible team of Guy and Carolyn Parton, who were responsible for the Constitutional Court's logo, have designed the LSJA's logo pro bono.
