"Ben woke up early one morning the following week. He couldn’t breathe." #TheHumanityProject #DefendShelby defendshelbyco.org/the-humanity-p…

Introducing the first entry of The Humanity Project, a series of stories of our clients, their families and attorneys' experiences while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Look forward to a new entry every Tuesday over the coming weeks on our newly renovated website.

Breonna, your life mattered. Rest in power. #DefendShelby

Courtney never imagined that she would become the primary caretaker of her younger brother, Justin. She also never imagined having to live without him. Read Courtney and Justin's story now featured in #TheHumanityProject defendshelbyco.org/the-humanity-p…

From the pen of our Chief Public Defender, read "The Prologue" featured in #TheHumanityProject now on our website. defendshelbyco.org/thehumanitypro…

John had built a friendship with Lil' C during their time in jail and he sincerely cared about him. Then, Lil' C caught #COVID19 and John never heard from him again. Read "Lifting Spirits" now on our website #TheHumanityProject buff.ly/3dmSScc

John had built a friendship with Lil' C during their time in jail and he sincerely cared about him. Then, Lil' C caught #COVID19 and John never heard from him again. Read "Lifting Spirits" now defendshelbyco.org/thehumanitypro…

Check out our latest #TheHumanityProject story on our website buff.ly/3nMhLTs

As part of its prevention practices for people incarcerated in jails & prisons, the CDC recommends that up-to-date information about #COVID19 is provided to ppl on a regular basis. Only a small portion of our HP participants felt that they received such education about #COVID19

We are honored to have been featured in the The Washington Post's "24 Hours With American Workers," represented by one of our attorneys, Meigan Thompson. Thanks to Emily Yellin, @andreamorales and WaPo for their interest in our office and the work that we do. washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/…

As part of its prevention practices for people incarcerated in jails & prisons, the CDC recommends that up-to-date information about #COVID19 is provided to ppl on a regular basis. Only a small portion of our HP participants felt that they received such education about #COVID19.

Denise got a letter from her Incarcerated son. He had tested positive for #COVID19 and no one was around to help him. Read "A Mother's Worry" now on our website. defendshelbyco.org/thehumanitypro…

Check out our latest #TheHumanityProject story on our website defendshelbyco.org/thehumanitypro…

Read "23 and 1" now on our website defendshelbyco.org/thehumanitypro…

Check out our latest #TheHumanityProject story on our website defendshelbyco.org/thehumanitypro…

In the wake of the pandemic, all programs and classes at the Shelby County Department of Corrections were placed on hold, indefinitely. Read "Holding on to hope" on our website defendshelbyco.org/thehumanit.../…

Check out our latest #TheHumanityProject story on our website defendshelbyco.org/thehumanitypro…

Notice: if you have a court date in the General Sessions Criminal courts in December, and you are out on bond, you do NOT need to appear in court and your case is being automatically rescheduled. Here is the schedule: gs4.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter…

Check out our latest #TheHumanityProject story on our website defendshelbyco.org/thehumanitypro…