Second Look Project

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advocacy and legal support for individuals given extreme sentences as youth in Washington, D.C.

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Its #GivingTuesday! Give to support the fight against mass incarceration by donating to SLP at https://t.co/c6DoAJzgpf

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Wishing you and yours a season filled with joy, peace, and warmth. Happy Holidays from the SLP team!
#HappyHolidays #washingtondc #SpreadTheJoy

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Happy Human Rights Day! Today marks 76 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was established, making fundamental human rights universally protected. SLP continues this fight by fighting against mass incarceration and pushing for second chances.

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SLP has been featured in Washington City Paper's 2024 Giving Guide! Check out what they have to say about us!
#secondchances #washingtoncitypaper #givingtuesday #washingtondc #endmassincarceration

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My husband was featured on this podcast! Thank you ⁦@SIRIUSXM⁩ for getting his story out. X do your thang…spread the word! #wrongfulconvictions #IRAA ⁦@SecondLookDC⁩ ⁦@MidAtlanticIP⁩ https://t.co/DweseTepDX

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Its still time to give. Support the fight against mass incarceration by donating to SLP at https://t.co/c6DoAJzgpf

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For this year’s #GivingTuesday, we are raising funds to expand our Peer Support Program, which provides vital emotional support, coaching, and inspiration to Free Minds members recently released from prison. Will you join us in spreading hope and healing? https://t.co/8HvBKz3t8R

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There are 150 people in federal prison who have never been eligible for sentencing relief simply because they were sentenced before 1987. They are sick and old. They deserve #clemencynow.

Read their stories https://t.co/ps1UFrILxY

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We are now accepting applications for Fall 2024 Law Clerks, Social Media Interns, and Development Interns!

Please send all applications to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information, please visit https://t.co/rbKBzLti33.

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As we end July, we want to celebrate some homecomings and recognize our attorneys for their hard work! This month, we are celebrating two homecomings. Keith and Terrell return home after being granted IRAA relief!

Welcome home, Keith and Terrell! #SLPHomecoming

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Erin will begin this role beginning in early June. Our Founder and current Executive Director, James Zeigler, will stay on through June to assist with the transition. Erin's complete bio is below:

Erin Pinder is an Attorney Advisor for the Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney. Prior to joining the Office of the Pardon Attorney, she served as an Assistant Federal Defender in the Middle District of Georgia and as a Visiting Attorney Advisor with the Defender Services Office in the Program Operation Division for the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

She also previously served as an Assistant Public Defender with Georgia Public Defense Council’s Appellate Division. Her legal career began in New Jersey where she practiced criminal defense and represented parents in child neglect and abuse cases. Erin was also a middle school science teacher in Tampa, Florida, where she merged her love for science and education.

Erin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Florida A&M University and her Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University of Law.

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We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Erin Pinder as our new Executive Director! A long time public defender, Erin will be coming to SLP from the DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney, where she reviewed, assisted with and advised on federal clemency petitions.

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Erin's leadership will mark an exciting new phase in SLP's development, and our Board and staff are both confident that she possesses the experience, skills and vision to maintain the organization's momentum while staying true to its goal of serving those seeking relief from extreme sentences.

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Today and every day, let's honor our planet's wonders, safeguard its biodiversity, and embrace sustainable living. Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Here is art by one of our clients!

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Embrace the power of poetry this National Poetry Month!

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Here are the reflections of one of our Muslim clients on the conclusion of the fasting month, which ended yesterday.

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Celebrate Arab Heritage Month this April! Join us in honoring the rich cultural tapestry, diverse histories, and impactful contributions of Arab Americans to our society.