Child Justice, Inc.
Child Justice, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Child Justice, Inc. is to protect and advocate for children who have been abused or witnessed domestic violence, to support them and their protective parents, and to promote change through community outreach, education and policy recommendations. Child Justice provides free legal assistance for eligible protective parents in cases of child abuse and/or domestic violence when alleged abusers are fighting for unsafe access or sole legal or physical custody of their children.
About
INCORPORATED IN SEPTEMBER 2012 AND OPENING FOR BUSINESS IN APRIL 2013, CHILD JUSTICE WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CASES OF CHILD ABUSE AND/OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHEN ALLEGED ABUSERS ARE FIGHTING FOR UNSAFE ACCESS OR SOLE LEGAL OR PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN. WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR OUR SERVICES. CHILD JUSTICE'S VISION IS A FUTURE IN WHICH EVERY CHILD'S RIGHT TO SAFETY, DIGNITY AND SELF-HOOD IS HONORED AND PROTECTED. CHILD JUSTICE PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO NON-OFFENDING PARENTS IN CHILD CUSTODY AND ACCESS CASES TO PROTECT CHILDREN AFTER EXPOSURE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE, PHYSICAL/SEXUAL ABUSE, SUBSTANCE ADDICTIONS OR NEGLECT. LEGAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED DIRECTLY BY CHILD JUSTICE ATTORNEYS AND FROM THE GENEROSITY OF NUMEROUS PARTNERS FROM CORPORATE LAW FIRMS AND PRIVATE LAW PRACTICES. IN THE FIVE YEARS OF OUR WORK SO FAR WE HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED OUR CAPACITY FOR DIRECT REPRESENTATION OF NON-OFFENDING PROTECTIVE PARENTS (USUALLY MOTHERS) AND DEVELOPED SUCCESSFUL LITIGATION PRACTICES FOR HANDLING THESE LONG, CHALLENGING, AND HEARTBREAKING CASES. WE ALSO ACCOMPANY OUR CLIENTS TO COURT: THIS SUPPORT IS CRUCIAL TO THEIR FEELING HEARD AND UNDERSTOOD. IN MARYLAND, 49% OF LEGAL CASES ARE FAMILY LAW DISPUTES AND 89% OF THE PARTIES ARE UNREPRESENTED. UNREPRESENTED PARTIES ARE UNLIKELY TO DO WELL IN COURT, ESPECIALLY IN LONG, COMPLEX CASES WHICH ADDRESS A PARENT'S REASONABLE CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THEIR CHILD OR CHILDREN DUE TO SUSPECTED, INDICATED OR CRIMINALLY ADJUDICATED CHILD ABUSER AND/OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. IN EVERY ONE OF OUR CASES, WE SEE THE SAME SCENARIO: CIVIL PROTECTION ORDERS AND EVEN CONVICTIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND/OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARE OFTEN NOT ENOUGH FOR JUDGES TO VIEW THE CHILD'S SAFETY AS THE PARAMOUNT GOAL IN CHILD CUSTODY AND ACCESS ORDERS AND ORDER LONG-TERM PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR NON-ABUSIVE PARENTS WHO MAY ALSO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE. EDUCATING THE COURTS IS PART OF OUR LEGAL REPRESENTATION - AND THIS INCLUDES APPEALS AS WELL AS SUBMITTED AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS IN SELECTED APPELLATE CASES. MOST OF OUR CASES ARE HIGHLY COMPLEX AND LENGTHY, OFTEN LASTING SEVERAL YEARS WITH MANY COURT DATES, DEPOSITIONS, AS WELL AS OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. IN THE LAST FISCAL YEAR (2018) CHILD JUSTICE HAS SERVED 88 PARENTS AND CHILDREN. OUR CLIENTS OFTEN SAY THAT WE ARE THE RESOURCE THAT HAS FINALLY GIVEN THEM HOPE THAT THEY CAN CREATE AND MAINTAIN A SAFE, STABLE AND NURTURING HOME FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The mission of child justice, inc. is to protect and advocate for children who have been abused or witnessed domestic violence, to support them and their protective parents, and to promote change through community outreach, education and policy recommendations. child justice provides free legal assistance for eligible protective parents in cases of child abuse and/or domestic violence when alleged abusers are fighting for unsafe access or sole legal or physical custody of their children.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The mission of child justice, inc. is to protect and advocate for children who have been abused or witnessed domestic violence, to support them and their protective parents, and to promote change through community outreach, education and policy recommendations. child justice provides free legal assistance for eligible protective parents in cases of child abuse and/or domestic violence when alleged abusers are fighting for unsafe access or sole legal or physical custody of their children.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as DC.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 8720 GEORGIA AVENUE STE 703, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 5 employees.
- 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$109,142.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is not established through a review and approval by a neutral party.
- The organization has 8 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 J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $434,174 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $22,629 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 has fundraising events.