Videos
Since 2015, the Southern Center for Human Rights has helped more than 60 people be resentenced and released from prisons across the Deep South, over half of whom were sentenced to life without parole. Join Client Services Advocate Waleisah Wilson as she catches up with two of our reentry clients, Mr. William Adams and Mr. Danny Redding.
A Revolution of Values
Founded in 1976 by ministers, activists, and lawyers, the Southern Center for Human Rights has long held to the words of Dr. King. That our nation must undergo a radical revolution of values. One that calls into question the fairness and justice of our past and present.
Returning Home
“Returning Home” shares the story of former SCHR client Chris Williams and the challenges he faced after being released from prison.
A People’s Victory
On February 5, 2018, the Atlanta City Council unanimously passed a bail ordinance aimed at eliminating wealth-based detention at our city jail.
SCHR 40 Years, 40 Stories: Charlie Scandrett
Before signing the order, the judge declared, “while the sentence appears to be proper and legal, it is not right.”
SCHR 40 Years, 40 Stories: Scott Satterwhite
President of the William Josef Foundation speaks to why they support SCHR.
SCHR 40 Years, 40 Stories: Jimmie Horton
Jimmie Horton was freed from death row after a 32-year legal fight after evidence came to light that the prosecutor struck all African Americans in order to get the all-white jury that sentenced Jimmie to death. Jimmie shares his story and his experience with SCHR.