Foundations Announce 2011 Soros Justice Fellows

Foundations Announce 2011 Soros Justice Fellows | U.S. Programs | Open Society Foundations: "NEW YORK—The Open Society Foundations today announced an award of $1.6 million to an outstanding group of advocates, journalists, lawyers, grassroots organizers, and filmmakers working on a range of vital criminal justice reform issues at the local, state, and national levels.

The 2011 Soros Justice Fellows, who hail from 14 different states and Washington, D.C., will explore a wide array of issues, including prosecutorial misconduct, federal immigration enforcement, and the harsh treatment of youth. "