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Justice starts with one person. Read the stories and voices of NJP’s clients along with updates to our legal advocacy challenging unjust practices.

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Luci: Sexual assault survivor awarded veteran’s benefits

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The Department of Defense released sobering statistics last year about sexual assault in the military. They found that only about 25 percent of service members who experienced unwanted sexual contact in 2023 reported the assault. Those who did report made up 6.8 percent of active-duty women and 1.3 percent of active-duty men. Of the 8,515 […]

In the News: Legal Internship Launched for Tenant Rights

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Washington state's tenant Right to Counsel Program, established in 2021, advances access to justice by providing free legal representation to individuals with low income facing eviction proceedings. In response to the shortage of attorneys, particularly in Eastern Washington and Spokane County, Gonzaga Law School partnered with the Northwest Justice Project, the state’s Office of Civil […]

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

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During National Native American Heritage Month in November we celebrate and honor the vibrant cultures of Native people in Washington state and beyond. While acknowledging past and present injustices and standing in solidarity with Indigenous peoples' pursuit of justice, we join in celebration of their diverse cultures, sovereign identities, and vital presence that weaves beauty, wisdom, and strength into the fabric of society.

This month offers many opportunities to celebrate Native cultures by attending Indigenous events, supporting Native artists, and learning about the Washington’s many tribal communities. Here are just a few:

Chad Barrett: from jail to justice

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After learning about a chance to vacate my record of drug charges, I reached out to Northwest Justice Project (NJP) for assistance. Attorney Therese Norton jumped into action. She and contract attorney Megan Yeates with the Office of Public Defense filed a petition to clear the charges and have thousands of dollars of Legal Financial Obligations (LFO’s) refunded to me. We succeeded on both accounts. Thanks to NJP, I’ve received nearly seven thousand dollars back from the state and feel relieved to finally leave my past behind me.

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Language Rights Campaign

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Speaking of Justice: NJP Launches Language Rights Campaign A skilled nursing facility in Federal Way refused to offer a sign-language interpreter to a deaf patient recovering from back surgery. This left her unable to discuss her treatment plan or physical therapy. The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) pursued this violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

Outreach team tills justice for farmworkers

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Justice in Action: NJP’s Outreach Workers Champion Farm Workers’ Rights The Northwest Justice Project's (NJP) Farmworker Unit, based in Yakima, provides legal advice and representation to farmworkers and their families across Washington state. At the heart of the unit is its outreach program. In 2011, Alex Galarza became the sole outreach worker; today he heads […]

Lives at Stake: Fighting for Clarity on Washington’s Domestic Violence Gun Surrender Law

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On July 25, 2024, Carissa Larkin was shot and killed by her former fiancé in the parking lot of her Clark County apartment complex. She was holding her 4-year-old son at the time. Just months earlier, Larkin had obtained a protection order against her abuser, fearing for her life. However, the Clark County Superior Court […]

Transitional Housing Provider and City of Shelton sued for Illegal Police Eviction

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OLYMPIA, WA – October 1, 2024 – Northwest Justice Project (NJP), a nonprofit statewide law firm, has sued transitional housing provider Crossroads Housing, the city of Shelton, and four of its officers for the illegal eviction of Michelle Engles. Body cam footage of the illegal eviction of Ms. Engels from her one-bedroom apartment is available. […]