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Pushed to the Margins

Justice is out of reach for many who find themselves in poverty, have mental illness, or suffer from substance abuse. Individuals in desperate situations are forced to make desperate decisions. Often, their behavior is criminalized, as in the case of homeless people charged with trespassing. These individuals work to halt the cycle of poverty and injustice; many of them have experienced that cycle themselves.

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Katy
December 2, 2016
Katy
December 2, 2016

Reporter, Richmond Times-Dispatch

December 2, 2016
Nickala and Rebecca
November 25, 2016
Nickala and Rebecca
November 25, 2016

Daughter and mother

November 25, 2016
Micky
October 28, 2016
Micky
October 28, 2016

LGBTQ activist

October 28, 2016
Allison
December 9, 2016
Allison
December 9, 2016

Veteran and mother of two

December 9, 2016
Michael
September 23, 2016
Michael
September 23, 2016

Procurement Manager, CARITAS

September 23, 2016
Angie
October 14, 2016
Angie
October 14, 2016

Assistant Manager, Clothes Closet

October 14, 2016
Susheela
August 5, 2016
Susheela
August 5, 2016

Attorney, Virginia Poverty Law Center

August 5, 2016
Julia and Nic
March 11, 2016
Julia and Nic
March 11, 2016

Public defenders

March 11, 2016
Karl
September 2, 2016
Karl
September 2, 2016

Director of Access to Legal Services

September 2, 2016
Carroll
April 22, 2016
Carroll
April 22, 2016

President, Muslim Chaplain Services

April 22, 2016
Tara
April 15, 2016
Tara
April 15, 2016

Director, Carrico Center at UR Law

April 15, 2016
Denise
May 6, 2016
Denise
May 6, 2016

Case Manager, VA Supportive Housing

May 6, 2016