RBIJ grew out of a diverse collaboration: Lawyers who had witnessed destructive cycles of incarceration firsthand, businesses committed to seeing change within their communities, and government leaders working to secure human rights for all. Out of their collective insights, experiences and frustrations, a common vision formed that became our central mission—to build an effective criminal justice system that increases safety, deters violence, and is above all fair.
Every human, regardless of their circumstances, is entitled to respect, equality, fairness, and dignity before the law. This universally accepted norm is enshrined in statutes, regulations, international treaties, and agreements. And yet so often systems of justice fail to deliver on this promise and in reality discriminate, over-criminalize, and trap the world’s most vulnerable people in destructive cycles of punishment. This has to change.
Purpose
Everyone is entitled to respect, equality, fairness, and dignity under the law. Yet systems of justice so often discriminate, over-criminalize, and trap the most vulnerable people in destructive cycles of punishment and poverty. The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) works with companies to champion solutions that promote public safety, deliver justice, and strengthen communities.
