Elizabeth Shearon

I wanted to become involved in the Humanity Project because I feel it is absolutely vital that, as public defenders, our advocacy extends outside of just our interactions in court and with our clients. In the case of the Humanity Project, we were presented with a unique opportunity to take clients’ stories and experiences, and use them to let the community know what its members are going through while incarcerated. Changes at a structural level begin with widespread awareness, and the Humanity Project has been a great way to make sure our clients’ voices are heard.