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:
Facilitate effective collaborative casework
Equip and support communities and survivors
Assess justice system performance
Co-design systems reforms
Cultivate capacity of duty bearers
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:
