OUR MISSION

Justice Forward breaks the cycle of incarceration and funds essential programs for individuals in the Specialty Courts of Harris , Galveston, and Fort Bend Counties to help them become independent and productive members of our community.
Justice Forward breaks the cycle of incarceration and funds essential programs for individuals in the Harris County Specialty Courts to help them become independent and productive members of our community.

ABOUT SPECIALTY COURTS

A Specialty Court is a problem-solving court designed to address the root causes of criminal activity by providing a judicially supervised, individually crafted probation with mandated treatment. Specialty Courts bridge the gap between criminal justice and therapeutic approaches for offenders. 

A Specialty Court is a problem-solving court designed to address the root causes of criminal activity by providing a judicially supervised, individually crafted probation with mandated treatment. Specialty Courts bridge the gap between criminal justice and therapeutic approaches for non-violent offenders. 

BY THE NUMBERS

23

Specialty Courts served

233

Clients served in 2022

$12,228

Tuition assistance funded in 2022

7.6

Years worth of transitional housing paid for in 2022

Learn more in our 2022 Annual Report.

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