Our Approach: Impacting Workforce Systems Through Equitable Justice
At Impact Equitable Justice (IEJI), we know that creating equitable systems doesn't happen overnight—it happens through intentional steps, honest reflection, and lasting partnerships. Our approach combines tailored strategies, practical tools, and measurable outcomes—helping organizations and individuals turn equity goals into lasting impact.
We redesign workforce systems so every person especially those most impacted by incarceration, poverty, and exclusion has a fair and dignified path to economic opportunity. We believe justice is not an outcome—it's a design principle, and we build systems that reflect that belief. Get expert guidance on workforce redesign.
Our Guiding Principles
01
Equity as the Standard
We intentionally correct historical inequities, not reinforce them.
02
Justice-Centered Design
People with lived experience shape our decisions, strategies, and solutions.
03
Community Leadership
Those closest to the challenges are closest to the solutions.
04
Employer Accountability
Workplace must be safe, fair, and supportive—not simply open doors.
05
Transparent, Liberatory Data
We use data to expose inequities, tell the truth, and drive system change.
Our Model for System Change
We transform workforce systems through four integrated pillars:
Justice-Centered Design & Policy Change
We remove harmful outdated barriers so that people impacted by the justice system can access careers not just dead ends.
Community-Rooted Service Delivery
We partner with organizations deeply connected to community culture and needs. Services are trauma-Informed and designed with dignity.
Employer Transformation & Job Quality
We help employers adopt fair chance hiring policies, strengthen job quality, and redesign roles to support job retention and career advancement.
Transparent Data & Accountability
Our shared data tools help partners track disparities measure progress and make informed changes that benefit workers and communities.
How We Work
Co-Design
We build solutions with workers employers and community leaders.
Scale What Works
We expand proven approaches and support partners in adopting them.
Pilot & Learn
We test new ideas, measure their impact, and refine them.
Shift The System
We influence policy, funding, and practice to produce sustained equitable outcomes.
Through strategic collaboration, systems design, and community-led innovation, we help regions:
I. Reduce disparities in access and outcomes.
Outcome: Eligibility criteria were revised to ensure broader access for marginalized populations.
II. Increase fair chance hiring and job quality.
Outcome: Companies eliminating blanket bans on applicants with criminal records.
III. Strengthen community driven workforce leadership.
Outcome: Regular forums with community leaders have been held to guide workforce strategy.
IV. Improve pathways into high wage high growth sectors.
Outcome: Partnerships were formed with leading companies to create internship and job placement opportunities.
Contact Us
Mailing Address Only:
Impact Equitable Justice
924 N Magnolia Ave
Suite 202 #5201
Orlando, FL 32803
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