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Introducing the Youth Advocacy Division (YAD)
The Youth Advocacy Division is dedicated to improving outcomes for youth exposed to the criminal justice system.
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‘Represent and Restore.’ These principles drive the Georgia Public Defense Foundation’s Ladders Program. This initiative is about breaking the cycle of criminal justice involvement and creating a system where individuals are empowered to rebuild their lives and move forward.
In this video, one of our participants shares their story of transformation through the Ladders Program. Their journey is a powerful example of how the program helps restore lives, reduce the number of people entering the criminal justice system, and create pathways to success.
With a 91% graduation rate in our inaugural cohort, the Ladders Program is proof that change is possible. Our ultimate goal is to reduce the number of individuals engaged in the criminal justice system and build stronger, more equitable communities across Georgia.
‘I said to my children, "I'm going to work and do everything that I can do to see that you get a good education. I don't ever want you to forget that there are millions of God's children who will not and cannot get a good education, and I don't want you feeling that you are better than they are. For you will never be what you ought to be until they are what they ought to be."’ – Martin Luther King Jr.
Visit buff.ly/3qFM5p5 to donate and support this life-changing mission. Together, we can create a future free from cycles of criminal justice involvement.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.’
– Robert Frost
The Ladders Program supports young people taking their first steps toward brighter futures through GED preparation, vocational training, and mentorship.
Need legal defense in Murray or Whitfield counties? The Conasauga Judicial Circuit, led by Circuit Public Defender Amanda McCoy, is here to support you. Reach out at 706-876-1576 or use our 'Find My Public Defender' tool today: buff.ly/3KvqBRO #PublicDefender #Georgia
Launch your career in movie magic with a Set Design Certificate through the Ladders Program. Create, build, and bring stories to life—all at no cost to start! The average salary for set designers is $50,257.
Ready to step into the world of movie production set design? Apply today at buff.ly/3YPrlIc.
Learn more about Georgia’s public defenders and find your local defender at buff.ly/4grVaqI. #LaddersProgram #Education #GPDC #SetDesign #Movie #Production
Did You Know?
Atlanta is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world. For over two decades, it has held this title, handling more than 100 million passengers every year and connecting travelers worldwide through Georgia.
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We are bar licensed attorneys who represent 85% of all people charged with crimes in Georgia
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We advocate for the outcome that an accused person desires
We earn a salary — pleas, convictions, and acquittals don’t change our pay
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That’s what the US Supreme Court decided in 1963 when it required states to provide criminal defense attorneys for accused persons who could not afford them. As Georgia public defenders, we listen to our clients. We care about their well-being and most importantly, we work to maximize our client’s post-release opportunities.
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