Kenya
Standing up for the Innocent
In Kenya, it’s easy for a corrupt or incompetent police officer to falsely accuse and imprison, or even kill an innocent person who can't afford to pay a bribe.
Kenyan prisons are overcrowded and full of innocent people, but without a lawyer to fight for their release, they have no way out—and police who abuse their power to falsely arrest, extort or murder innocent men and women are not held accountable. Learn more about Police Abuse of Power.
There’s another side to the problem—when law enforcement does not arrest the real perpetrators of crime, violent criminals are not brought to justice. As a result, sexual predators assault children without fear of any consequences; sexual violence is rampant.
We’re strengthening the ability of law enforcement to protect vulnerable children and helping police to hold abusive officers accountable.
We Rescue Victims
We rescue victims by identifying those falsely accused of crimes and providing legal representation to exonerate them for crimes they did not commit.
Bring Criminals to Justice
We bring criminals to justice by collaborating with the Kenyan Office of the Director of Public Prosecution and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to bring criminal charges against abusive police who use their power to harm others.
Restore Survivors
We restore survivors for innocent prisoners and the family members of police abuse victims by providing ongoing support during and after the trial.
Strengthen Justice Systems
We strengthen justice systems by partnering with government agencies to ensure that abusive police are held accountable for their violence. We also support survivors of police abuse as they reintegrate into their communities.
We Rescue Victims
We rescue victims of sexual violence by partnering with Kenyan authorities, hospitals and community members to remove children from danger and address their immediate needs.
Bring Criminals to Justice
We bring criminals to justice by helping law enforcement and prosecutors to adequately investigate cases of sexual violence and present strong evidence in court.
Restore Survivors
We restore survivors by providing trauma-focused therapy for child survivors of sexual violence, helping them share the truth in court if they choose to testify, and ensuring that their families have the strong foundation they need to thrive.
Strengthen Justice Systems
We strengthen justice systems by partnering with government agencies to ensure that criminals who abuse children are charged and prosecuted. We also train hospital staff and others on trauma therapy and help churches and communities promote child rights.
Our Team in Kenya
