Its mission is to reduce and eliminate poverty in North Carolina by helping to ensure that every North Carolina household gains access to the resources, services and fair treatment that it needs in order to enjoy economic security. Founded in 1996 through the merger of two former Legal Services organizations and staffed by a diverse array of professionals, the Justice Center pursues its ambitious mission through four main strategies:





Litigation - Justice Center lawyers take on carefully selected, high-impact cases that are designed to protect and expand the rights of low-income groups and individuals.



Research and analysis - Justice Center experts research and analyze public policies affecting low-income North Carolinians, identify strategies for improvement and publish their findings in an array of reports, newsletters and issue briefs.



Public Policy Advocacy - Justice Center advocates speak out on behalf of vulnerable North Carolinians and work to win concrete policy changes from elected officials and administrative agencies.



Grassroots Action - Justice Center activists build relationships with groups and individuals at the grassroots level and pursue a two-way process of education and empowerment.





The Justice Center is also home to a number of well-known specialized projects, including the Budget and Tax Center, the Health Access Coalition, the Immigrants Legal Assistance Project, the Education and Law Project and the Consumer Action Network.