A JRF Series

Stories of Injustice

Real people. Real lives. The first-hand accounts behind the headlines.

The Initiative

The Stories of Injustice series shines a light on the lives upended by an unexpected encounter with the criminal justice system — the people behind every statistic, plea deal, and overlooked case.

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Voices from the system.

Each story is a reminder of why this work matters — and why we won’t stop until the system serves everyone, not just those who can afford to fight back.

Kristine Bunch
Inaugural Story

Kristine Bunch: A Woman Wrongfully Convicted Becomes a Voice for Justice Reform

The inaugural article in our compelling series, shining a light on the profound stories of individuals whose lives have been drastically altered by the justice system.

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Stories of Injustice announcement
Initiative Launch · Feb 2024

Justin Magnuson Champions “Stories of Injustice”

JRF Founder Justin Magnuson announces the launch of the Stories of Injustice initiative — a platform for first-hand accounts that demand reform.

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Have you or a loved one been impacted by the criminal justice system? We’d like to hear from you. Your story could be the one that opens someone’s eyes — and changes a life.

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We are continuously gathering and sharing new stories. Follow us to be the first to read each new release as the series grows.

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