Helping Ourselves to Transform’s CEO and Founder, Dr. Carmen Johnson will be discussing the unique mental health challenges and barriers to successful reentry faced by formerly incarcerated individuals.
“We are building a loving, peaceful, army that all we want is justice. We don’t want fights. We don’t want anyone to go to jail … Just fighting for the rights that belong to the people is what this national Courtwatch hub is going to do.” – Carmen Johnson
Working with Helping Ourselves to Transform (HOTT) has been an incredibly enriching experience. As an Operations and Development specialist, I’ve…
Post-conviction relief became more accessible to individuals behind bars primarily through legislative reforms and court rulings, especially over the past few decades. Significant changes occurred with the implementation of laws such as the Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) of 1996, which, despite its restrictions, standardized post-conviction procedures. Additionally, state-level reforms, including the First Step Act of 2018, expanded access to post-conviction relief, particularly for those serving federal sentences. Accessibility has also increased through the work of advocacy groups and legal aid organizations that focus on post-conviction rights.
Working at HOTT under the guidance of Dr. Carmen Johnson has been an incredibly enriching experience. My responsibilities included researching…
With being an intern with Helping Ourselves To Transform I learned a lot, from working alongside the great Dr. Carmen…
The Bill has unanimously passed the Senate with bipartisan support. On April 1st, there will be a hearing before the…
Just before he was beaten nearly to death, Dominetreous Anthony was requesting a jury trial.