Social Work and Client Support Services

Restoring Justice offers free social work services for Houston residents facing legal cases. Their social workers connect families to housing assistance, job training, mental health counseling, and other community resources. The support continues throughout legal proceedings and helps with the transition after cases end, creating stability plans tailored to each family's specific needs.

Key details

• Cost: Free — for people who cannot afford a private attorney
• Who qualifies: Low-income individuals facing criminal charges in Houston who lack funds for private legal representation
• Services included: Legal defense, trauma-informed counseling, social services, spiritual support, and volunteer connections
• Founded: 2016, Houston-based nonprofit
• How to refer: Visit restoringjustice.org or call their Houston office to refer someone or get involved

About Restoring Justice

Provides holistic legal representation to marginalized Houstonians while advocating for systemic reform of the indigent defense system.

The program serves all Houston neighborhoods from their Midtown office in 77002. Social workers have deep knowledge of local resources across areas like the Third Ward, Gulfton, East End, and North Houston, knowing which organizations provide emergency food, job training, and affordable healthcare in each community.

Legal troubles often create cascading problems that destabilize entire families. Parents may lose income or housing, and children may struggle in school when the family faces legal challenges. These social workers help prevent secondary problems by connecting families to Houston's network of community resources, keeping families stable during difficult times.

Contact Restoring Justice directly to speak with a social worker. They will meet with you and your family to discuss your specific needs and create a personalized plan connecting you with Houston resources for both immediate help and long-term stability.