Our Mission
Injustice Watch is a Chicago-based nonprofit journalism organization that examines issues of equity and justice in the court system.
Our goal is one of public service: to listen to and center people affected by institutional injustices and provide our community with the perspectives, information, and resources needed to hold power to account. We promote transparency and accountability in the court system through our large-scale, investigative projects. We work to ensure equitable access to information and strengthen democracy through intentional audience engagement and community-building.
Our work is guided by our core values of accessibility, collaboration, and care.
Accessibility: We believe everyone deserves access to reliable information about the court system — especially those most affected by it. We make our reporting free and available to all Cook County residents, regardless of their background or circumstances. We promote accessibility by distributing print copies of our stories, translating our work, producing easy-to-read explainers and resource guides, and hosting in-person community events and listening sessions.
Collaboration: We value the contributions of everyone on our team and believe our work is better when we collaborate both within and across departments, maximizing communication and transparency. We look for opportunities to partner with other newsrooms and organizations in ways that complement our skills and resources while upholding our standards and values.
Care: We seek to inform and empower people as a way to improve our community. We produce ethical, human-centered journalism that prioritizes truth and fairness and holds power to account. We work deliberately to foster respect and understanding in our workplace through a commitment to transparency, solidarity, and work-life balance.
As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on the support of our readers to sustain our mission and work. You can support our public service journalism by making a tax-deductible donation.