AADM Services & Programs

Anti-Discrimination

Advocacy & Program

Discrimination (or) Law Enforcement Complaint: If you’ve experienced discrimination, had your rights violated, or been mistreated in the workplace, a public setting, or by law enforcement, the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) is here to help.

We can assist you in advocating for your rights. Through our platform, we aim to amplify your voice by sharing your story and connect you with resources to protect your civil and human rights.

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Freedom and Hope Program

Freedom and Hope Program: The AADM Freedom and Hope Program, offers critical financial support to individuals struggling with legal fines and fees or housing stability. The program aims to help participants navigate financial and legal obstacles ultimately fostering pathways toward stability and justice.

Legal Fines & Fees

Our assistance covers limited expenses, such as bail, probation fees, court-ordered classes, rehabilitation costs, and driver’s license reinstatement fees. We are committed to helping you navigate and ease the financial burdens associated with the legal system.

Program goal: reduce recidivism rates and mass incarceration

Education & Training

Anti-Racism Workshops

We provide trainings and workshops to empower and dismantle patterns of racism & injustice within our communities, schools, the workplace, and law enforcement. We deliver professional training, consultation, and resources to support individuals or organizations striving for racial justice and equity.

Know Your Rights Workshops

We provide workshops and legal clinics on topics that we repeatedly see in our community. We partner with local attorneys and paralegals knowledgable on the topic to provide education on protecting your rights and assist with any paperwork related to your situation.

Women Wellness and Justice Leadership

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) is proud to introduce the Women’s Wellness and Justice Leadership Program—a transformative initiative designed to empower women by prioritizing self-care, leadership development, and community impact.

Inspired by the legacy of Debra Brenner, a tireless advocate for justice and community care, this program acknowledges the unique struggles women face while leading in advocacy spaces. It provides a safe space for connection, a supportive community, and access to essential resources. Through this program, participants will develop leadership skills, foster resilience, and enhance their well-being as they work to create lasting change for themselves, their families, and their communities.

AADM End School-to-Prison Pipeline Conference

Join the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) for a transformative conference focused on dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline. This event brings together educators, activists, community leaders, students, and parents to address systemic inequities in education and juvenile justice.

Teen Social Justice Summer Camp

The AADM offers a one-week summer camp for at-risk students that includes hands-on activities to help participants build confidence, develop career skills, travel, and use creative expression to promote messages of justice. The camp also provides education about the school-to-prison pipeline, equipping participants with knowledge to drive change in their communities