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INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
Together, we can close the global justice gap.
IJM is working to increase access to justice, hold criminals accountable, and reduce the prevalence of violence and exploitation, including human trafficking and gender-based violence. As a proven U.S. government program implementer, we collaborate with local authorities and communities, civil society, and survivors to create scalable solutions for justice systems reforms.
PILLARS OF CHANGE
Strengthen Justice Systems
Promote Rule of Law
Deter Crime and Corruption
Protect People From Violence
PEOPLE-CENTERED MODELS FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Over the past 25 years, IJM has developed proven models that are scalable and transferable to local partners.
Our country teams employ a sustainable, multidisciplinary approach that strengthens justice systems by fostering institutional relationships, building local capacity and enabling reforms. This approach centers on local communities, especially survivors, to ensure their priorities and experiences with the justice process inform each stage of the program cycle.
Partnerships with host country governments, local civil society and survivors allow IJM to:
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Facilitate effective collaborative casework
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Conduct diagnostic analyses based on casework
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Assess justice system performance
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Co-design systems reforms
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Cultivate capacity of duty bearers
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Equip and support communities and survivors
PROGRAM CAPABILITIES
Our program models and technical approaches have generated sustained improvement of public justice systems, resulting in significant, measurable increased access to justice, reduced crime and corruption, and empowered local communities in key sectors:
Gender-Based Violence
Domestic Violence
Sexual Violence Against Children
Slavery
Forced Labor
Sex Trafficking
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Police Abuse of Power
Forced Scamming
Proven Results
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Read our Findings and Studies
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Review our Program Capabilities
Learn more about our experience advancing democracy, rights and governance priorities.
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Explore our Corporate Partnerships
IJM is proud to work with foundations and corporations like Airbnb, Walmart and Meta.
Latest News
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IJM Leader Sam Inocencio Receives Highest Anti-Trafficking Award from U.S. Government at TIP Report Release Event
International Justice Mission Welcomes the Adoption of the Law to Increase Sentencing for Slavery, Human Trafficking and Child Trafficking in Romania
Durbin, Graham Push Online Child Safety Legislation
International Justice Mission Partners with NCMEC, Law Enforcement and Tech to Protect Children Online through Training in Côte d’Ivoire
Where We Work
MEET THE TEAM
Sharon Payt
Vice President, Corporate and Government Partnerships
James Foster
Director, U.S. Government Affairs