Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice

We work with schools to provide children with needed supports and reduce their risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system. Schools with effective discipline policies keep kids in class learning and create a safe and productive learning environment for all students.

Georgia Appleseed advocates for reforms large and small, local and statewide, that increase access for low-income children and their families to stable, healthy homes. Children in healthy homes do better in school, have lower levels of justice involvement, and can look to a brighter future.

We work with local school climate committees that are required in each county across the state to improve children’s behavioral health services and to integrate these services with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

Through FAIR, we support parents and advocates dealing with school discipline issues like long-term suspension or expulsion. We offer free coaching to help advocate for a child’s education rights and, if needed, connect the child with a free attorney. Learn more about a child’s rights and how we can help keep them in school with the supports they need.

Georgia Appleseed is currently hiring a Data & Case Management Support Assistant but the posting for this position is now closed. Please continue to check here for other opportunities.

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