Social Justice Collaborative
Social Justice Collaborative
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is protect and advance the rights of immigrants and their families through legal representation in immigration and criminal court as well as community advocacy. We are one of the first non-profits in the nation to protect the rights of non-citizens through immigration and criminal defense representation.
About
SJC'S REMOVAL DEFENSE INITIATIVE IS ONE OF THE FEW FULL-SCOPE REMOVAL DEFENSE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION. IT PROVIDES REMOVAL DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES FOR ALL LOW-INCOME NON-CITIZENS IN THE BAY AREA AND CENTRAL VALLEY WHO HAVE SOME FORM OF VIABLE RELIEF AVAILABLE. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES STAFF ATTORNEYS TO SCREENS ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES, BOTH IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION AND OUT FOR POTENTIAL RELIEF, BOND OPPORTUNITIES, DEFENSES TO DEPORTATION, AND THEN PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY FULL-SCOPE DEFENSE FROM START TO FINISH. STAFF ATTORNEYS AT SJC HAVE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO MANAGE REMOVAL CASELOADS, ATTEND IMMIGRATION HEARINGS AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PARALEGALS AND LEGAL ASSISTANTS ARE CHARGED WITH WORKING DIRECTLY WITH ATTORNEYS AND CLIENTS TO WORK-UP CASES. SJC'S REMOVAL DEFENSE PROGRAM ALSO VALUES COMPASSIONATE REPRESENTATION WHICH SEEKS TO INCLUDE WRAP-AROUND SERVICE REFERRALS, CLINIC PROVISION OF BENEFITS, AND REGULAR REFERRAL TO MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS FOR EVALUATION AND ONGOING THERAPY. IN 2017, SJC COMPLETED DEPORTATION DEFENSE CASES FOR OVER 250 FAMILIES WHILE WORKING UP OVER 300 MORE FOR COMPLETION IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Social justice collaborative is california's leading provider of compassionate, full-scope deportation defense legal services to low-income non-citizens in northern and central california. we boldly provide post-conviction relief to individuals whose minor criminal records prevent them from reunification with their families and pursuit of their dreams. sjc also handles complex appeals and federal civil rihts litigation and related matters. sjc primarily works with refugees and unaccompanied minors from latin america.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Social justice collaborative is california's leading provider of compassionate, full-scope deportation defense legal services to low-income non-citizens in northern and central california. we boldly provide post-conviction relief to individuals whose”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is CA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 1832 SECOND STREET, BERKELEY, CA, 94710.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 32.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $480,862.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $689,349 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $59,873 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.