named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
UJC Summit
An annual event designed to raise awareness around key justice issues and promote criminal justice reform through panels, advocacy, and networking.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 2 activities
- Conduct advocacy panels and sessions at UJC SummitOrganizes and hosts thematic advocacy panels at the UJC Summit, including sessions on mental health, anti-recidivism, women and criminal justice, family impacts, and corruption, featuring justice advocates, legal experts, and public figures.
- Host and produce annual UJC SummitHosts an annual day-long summit in New York City focused on solutions to challenges in the criminal legal system, featuring speakers, panels, and networking opportunities. The 2025 summit was held at The Shed and included facilitated discussions on criminal justice reform.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Amplify justice issues through public storytelling and mediaProduces and distributes public service announcements and amplifies the stories of individuals impacted by injustice to raise public awareness and drive social change around criminal justice reform.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Provide legal representation in high-impact justice casesEngages directly in legal advocacy by providing representation in high-profile cases, including wrongful imprisonment (Meek Mill), police violence (Tamir Rice), and class action lawsuits leading to systemic reforms at Rikers Island, as well as voting rights litigation during major elections.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize leaders in justice reform through awardsRecognizes individuals advancing justice reform by awarding honors such as the 2022 Agent of Change, Reform, and Advocacy Award, which was given to Barry Scheck of The Innocence Project.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Train students through internship and ambassador programsOperates a 10-week internship program for college students to develop state-specific strategies for promoting the UJC Summit, and engages Student State Ambassadors in shaping summit content to increase youth participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$330K
Cash$60K
Investments$0
Liabilities$163K
Net assets$167K
Liquid reserves49.6 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ALONDA DUVALL — DIRECTOR
- DANIA DIAZ — DIRECTOR
- DESIREE PEREZ — DIRECTOR
- SEAN MULVEHILL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- National Football League Partner — Supporting organization of the UJC Summit 2025.
- REFORM Alliance Partner — Partner organization collaborating with United Justice Coalition at the 2025 Summit.
- Roc Nation Partner — Co-hosted the 2nd Annual Social Justice Summit and UJC Summit 2023 as part of a collaborative initiative.
- Roc Nation Partner — Co-hosts the UJC Summit and collaborates on social justice programming.
- Roc Nation Partner — Hosts the UJC Summit Student State Ambassador internship program at its headquarters.
- Sean Bell Coalition — Fiancé whose death in 2006 catalyzed advocacy work; central figure in the organization's founding narrative.
- The Innocence Project Partner — Recognized Barry Scheck, founder of The Innocence Project, with the 2022 Agent of Change, Reform, and Advocacy Award.
- expert advisors Partner — Network of experts who collaborate with UJC to improve the criminal justice system.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Convening Expert Networks for Systemic Reformmethodology: convening_expert_networksBy bringing together expert advisors and interdisciplinary leaders through summits and strategic events, the organization amplifies frontline advocacy and drives criminal justice reform, because collective expertise and shared resources strengthen movement cohesion and policy impact.
- Leadership Development through Collaborative Mentorshipmethodology: leadership-developmentBy mentoring student ambassadors and facilitating collaborative learning with justice and industry leaders, the organization builds next-generation advocacy capacity, because structured leadership development increases stakeholder engagement and movement sustainability.
- Story-Based Advocacy Centered on Lived Experiencemethodology: story-based advocacyBy elevating personal narratives and lived experiences of those impacted by injustice, the organization fosters empathy, healing, and collective action, because authentic storytelling transforms trauma into public power and drives systemic change.
- Strategic Summit Engagement with High-Profile Platformsmethodology: public summit engagementBy hosting large-scale public summits featuring high-profile speakers and panel discussions in culturally resonant venues, the organization raises awareness and drives public engagement in criminal legal reform, because prominent platforms amplify reach and environmental context deepens participant connection.