The Justice Reform Partnership Hosts the 15th Annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Posted by Southern Center for Human Rights on February 11, 2026Media Contact: Kathryn Hamoudah 404/688-1202 or [email protected]
Atlanta, GA–The Justice Reform Partnership, a statewide coalition representing over 90 organizations and individuals working to advance reform in the criminal legal system will host the 15th annual Justice Day at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
This year’s theme, “Joyful Resistance: A Day of Storytelling, Solidarity, and Action,” honors the power of community, lived experience, and collective advocacy. As Justice Day celebrates its fifteenth year, the event is a celebration of movement resilience while creating space for reflection and connection during the legislative session. As we mark this milestone, joyful resistance reminds us that even in difficult times, our stories, our solidarity, and our collective action continue to move justice forward.
“At a time when communities are experiencing such harm and injustice, Justice Day is a reminder that collective advocacy is not only necessary; it is one of the most powerful tools we have.” said Tanika Nicholas, Justice Reform Partnership Strategist.
Justice Day will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 8:00am-3:00pm at Central Presbyterian Church; 201 Washington St SW; Atlanta, GA 30303.
The day will begin with registration and breakfast, followed by a legislative panel and advocacy training to prepare participants for conversations with legislators. Attendees will have the choice between capitol visits with lawmakers or onsite engagement activities, including story collection and a creative resistance lab designed to amplify community voices.
Additionally, there will be issue-based breakout sessions focused on youth justice and reentry, felony disenfranchisement, court accountability, data privacy, and storytelling for justice, led by coalition partners. The afternoon will include a LIVE Talk Justice Tuesday session titled “Reforming Georgia’s Parole Process,” spotlighting the need for parole reform and accountability within Georgia’s criminal legal system.
Justice Day at the Capitol is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Participants will leave with tools to advocate effectively, opportunities to connect with statewide partners, and pathways to stay engaged beyond the legislative session.
The Justice Reform Partnership (JRP) is a collective of organizations and individuals committed to advancing criminal legal reform in Georgia. Since its inception as a small group of five organizations, the JRP has grown to represent over 90 groups working collaboratively to designate legislative priorities, execute the annual Justice Day at the Capitol, and conduct community engagement efforts across the state.
The Southern Center for Human Rights is a founding member and anchor organization of the Justice Reform Partnership.
