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OUR MISSIONÂ
Supporting individuals and families.Â
Educatiing communities.
Advancing prevention and advocacy.
Justice4JointVentures is a grassroots nonprofit supporting individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system through education, advocacy, prevention, and access to resources.
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How We Make an Impact
We are building connections, raising awareness, and expanding access to education and resources for individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system.
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Advocacy & Education
We work to increase awareness and understanding of joint venture liability and the criminal justice system through education, community engagement, and advocacy. Our goal is to encourage informed dialogue, accountability, and meaningful reform.
Prevention
Our prevention efforts focus on helping individuals and communities understand how group involvement, violence, and harmful decision-making can lead to serious consequences. We promote conflict resolution, personal responsibility, and positive alternatives that contribute to safer communities.
Community Support
We are building opportunities for individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system and the loss of loved ones to connect with helpful information, community resources, and support services. As we grow, we aim to create spaces for healing, connection, and community engagaement.
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Understanding joint venture
Joint venture liability is a legal doctrine that can have significant impacts on individuals and their families. Understanding how these laws work is the first step toward advocacy and change.
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Did you know?
Joint venture is a theory of criminal liability that allows the Commonwealth to prosecute a defendant for your crime committed with another person, even when the alleged venture is not tried alongside the defendant. The Commonwealth must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant knowingly participated in the crime and did sowith the intent required for that offense. A formal or explicit agreement is not required; it can be enough that the defendant, and at least one other person consciously acted together before or during the crime with the intent of making the crime succeed.
Massachusetts current homicide jury instructions also specifically state that joint ventures do not have to be tried together and liability does not depend on the outcome of another venturous case. Your presence, knowledge, or association alone is not sufficient.
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Join the Movement
Justice4JointVentures is growing, and we invite you to grow with us.
Volunteer, collborate, attend community events, or support our mission as we expand education, advocacy, prevention, and access to resources.
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Questions, partnership opportunities, or interested in volunteering? We'd love to hear from you!
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Email:Justice4JointVentures@gmail.com
Follow us: @Justice4JointVentures
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