Local Nonprofit To Help Specialty Court Clients Vote

Press release from Justice Forward:

Oct. 22, 2020

WHAT: Local nonprofit Justice Forward has partnered with Harris County RIDES—a subsidized transportation program that provides affordable rides to seniors, disabled citizens and low-income residents—to make voting accessible for individuals enrolled in Harris County’s specialty court system. Justice Forward is dedicated to breaking the cycle of incarceration in Houston by supporting its 18 specialty courts, which in turn help non-violent offenders overcome underlying issues and stay out of jail.

In an effort to help specialty court clients exercise their right to vote—when they otherwise might not be able to afford to—Justice Forward will pay for interested clients to travel to and from a Harris County polling place throughout the early voting period and on election day. Eligible clients must show proof that they are a registered voter in Harris County in order to obtain a ride.

Click here to learn more about Justice Forward’s ongoing partnership with Harris County RIDES and its impact on the lives of hundreds of specialty court clients in Houston.

WHEN: Now through election day on Tuesday, November 3

This press release was produced by Justice Forward. The views expressed here are the author's own.