ABOUT PURELEGACEE
Learn more about how we create systemic change through our training and advocacy programs
Our Mission
The mission of Pure Legacee Inc is to serve as a haven of healing for females ages 16-21 who have experienced trauma as a direct result of the criminal justice system and/or aging out of foster care and facing homelessness. To accomplish this mission, Pure Legacee Inc. provides an alternative to incarceration and advocates for justice reform at a grassroots level. PLI uses training and advocacy as tools to impact systemic change.
Our Vision
Pure Legacee Inc. envisions a world where girls obtain safety and wellness after injury directly caused by the criminal justice system; where tools and resources are provided to break the cycle of incarceration and homelessness, and where grassroots advocacy becomes tangible policy reformation. To accomplish this, our mission is to serve as a place to heal while addressing systemic trauma and advocating for the amelioration of current justice structures.
Our Goals
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To provide participants with tools and resources to break the cycle of incarceration and homelessness
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To train participants to become peer mentors
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To strengthen advocacy skills and affect policy changes within the criminal justice system
Our Values
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Dignity, Integrity, and Resilience
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Education, Elevation, and Advocacy
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Justice, Equity, and Mentorship
Our Objective
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To train participants to become mentors, activists, and organizers
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To provide initial assessments to determine appropriate services
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To provide safe residency
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To provide educational supports and substance abuse referrals
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To address various abuse through professional counseling and group sessions
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To mobilize grassroots legislative changes within the system
