2,000+

Pro Bono Cases Resolved

Pro bono services provided by JDPC lawyers and volunteers play a critical role in ensuring that underserved and marginalized individuals in Ibadan have access to legal representation. Not less than two thousand (2000) cases has been resolved by JDPC, many in these communities lack the financial means to afford legal fees, and pro bono services ensure they receive vital legal assistance and representation. This includes helping them navigate family disputes, land issues, criminal defense, and civil rights cases.

580

Inmates freed and empowered

The Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) has made a significant impact on the lives of freed inmates through its legal aid services.  An estimation of about 580 inmates has gained their freedom by providing legal support to those who have been incarcerated, JDPC ensures that these individuals receive fair treatment and an opportunity to reintegrate into society with dignity. This has reduced the rate of prison overcrowding problem in Nigeria and aided access to justice to those awaiting trials.

5000+

Farmers Assissted

JDPC  Ibadan has assisted farmers  consisting of both fish farms and cash crop farmers to grow their farm produce which cut across 20 LGAs  in Oyo, Osun and Ogun States. These interventions has not only help developed the capacities of farmers on agricultural productivity for sustainable farming but also facilitates the communities access to socio infrastructural facilities. Currently, about 5000 farmers has benefitted from this development

Women empowerment and child support

In our bid torender humanitarian services and promote social justice, its impact on women empowerment and child support is noticablethrough our programs and advocacy efforts aimed at addressing the needs andrights of these vulnerable groups. JDPC has empowered several women throughskill Development, Microfinance and Economic Support, Advocacy and AwarenessCampaigns and Support for Widows, Gender Based Violence (GBV) campaigns andsupport for Vulnerable Women. The impact on child welfare and support cannot beleft out emphasizing the importance of a strong foundation for children’sdevelopment. This is noticeable in our various programs such as EducationalSupport, Child Rights Advocacy Protection from Exploitation and Support Vulnerable Children amongst others.

Rescue from human trafficking

JDPC, Ibadan has made significant impact to the rescue and rehabilitation of human trafficking victims, with a multifaceted approach that emphasizes both immediateintervention and long-term recovery. In the last two years, not less than 200 people has been rescued from being trafficked, however there’s still an ongoing awareness campaign against human trafficking and their victims in Oyo State, JDPC being part of the champions. JDPC has not only saved lives but also helped survivors regain control of their futures

Community service punishment scheme

Community service as an alternative to imprisonment is one that postulates that minor, petty or non – serious offenders should not be imprisoned except in deserving cases as imprisonment may turn them into potentially dangerous citizens while those who commit serious or violent offences should still be imprisoned for the protection of society. The scheme had produced over 2000 ex-offenders who have undergone the scheme while 1009 offenders were evaluated and counseled.  The scheme had been adopted by the Kwara State justice system while other States like Lagos, Osun,Ekiti, Ondo, Rivers and Kaduna still takes cue from this beautiful model of noncustodial sentencing.