Introducing a Bolder Vision for our Next 50 Years

Our legacy is strong, but our voice must be unmistakeable. SCHR is evolving with a refreshed brand and digital experience designed to better serve our communities and clarify our mission for the next 50 years forward.

The Southern Center for Human Rights Celebrates 50 Years of Fighting for Racial and Class Equity in the Deep South

This year, the Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) marks an extraordinary milestone: fifty years fighting for equality, dignity, and justice for people impacted by the criminal legal system in the Deep South.

The 2026 Georgia Legislative Session Is Underway — Our Priorities

At the Southern Center for Human Rights, we remains committed to decriminalizing race and poverty in America’s Deep South.

Crafting the Next Beautiful Thing: SCHR’s 2025 Year in Review

From community wins to policy breakthroughs, it’s clear that every step forward is built on dedication, persistence, and the belief that justice is worth fighting for. We invite you to revisit some of the defining moments of this year in our 2025 Year in Review.

Court Finds Sheriff Patrick Labat in Breach for Second Time in Jail Conditions Case

In April 2019, the Southern Center for Human Rights and the Georgia Advocacy Office filed a lawsuit on behalf of women with serious mental illness held in torturous conditions of solitary confinement in the South Fulton Jail in Union City, Georgia.

Equality.
Dignity.
Justice.

The Southern Center for Human Rights is working for equality, dignity, and justice for people impacted by the criminal legal system in the Deep South.

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