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Pushed to the Margins

Justice is out of reach for many who find themselves in poverty, have mental illness, or suffer from substance abuse. Individuals in desperate situations are forced to make desperate decisions. Often, their behavior is criminalized, as in the case of homeless people charged with trespassing. These individuals work to halt the cycle of poverty and injustice; many of them have experienced that cycle themselves.

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Katy
Dec 2, 2016
Katy
Dec 2, 2016

Reporter, Richmond Times-Dispatch

Dec 2, 2016
Nickala and Rebecca
Nov 25, 2016
Nickala and Rebecca
Nov 25, 2016

Daughter and mother

Nov 25, 2016
Micky
Oct 28, 2016
Micky
Oct 28, 2016

LGBTQ activist

Oct 28, 2016
Allison
Dec 9, 2016
Allison
Dec 9, 2016

Veteran and mother of two

Dec 9, 2016
Michael
Sep 23, 2016
Michael
Sep 23, 2016

Procurement Manager, CARITAS

Sep 23, 2016
Angie
Oct 14, 2016
Angie
Oct 14, 2016

Assistant Manager, Clothes Closet

Oct 14, 2016
Susheela
Aug 5, 2016
Susheela
Aug 5, 2016

Attorney, Virginia Poverty Law Center

Aug 5, 2016
Julia and Nic
Mar 11, 2016
Julia and Nic
Mar 11, 2016

Public defenders

Mar 11, 2016
Karl
Sep 2, 2016
Karl
Sep 2, 2016

Director of Access to Legal Services

Sep 2, 2016
Carroll
Apr 22, 2016
Carroll
Apr 22, 2016

President, Muslim Chaplain Services

Apr 22, 2016
Tara
Apr 15, 2016
Tara
Apr 15, 2016

Director, Carrico Center at UR Law

Apr 15, 2016
Denise
May 6, 2016
Denise
May 6, 2016

Case Manager, VA Supportive Housing

May 6, 2016