AADM Services & Programs

Anti-Discrimination and 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 filing an official complaint and advocating for your rights. Through our platform, we aim to amplify your voice and connect you with resources such as legal referrals and Know Your Rights workshops to protect your civil and human rights.

Advocacy Support & Resources: Share Your Story

Once you submit a complaint, an AADM representative will contact you within 24-48 hours to complete an intake and offer feedback or recommendations.

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 & Legal Clinics

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.

End School To Prison Pipeline Program

End School to Prison Pipeline (ESTPP) Program

The AADM End School to Prison Pipeline (ESTPP) Program is a comprehensive initiative aimed empower todays youth, reduce juvenile incarceration and high school dropout rates by addressing the systemic factors that disproportionately impact Black and minority students. Through workshops, mentorship, and advocacy, the program builds students’ self-confidence, leadership skills, and knowledge of their rights as juveniles.

By empowering students with these tools, the ESTPP program strives to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline, helping students stay on a path to success.

Teen Social Justice Summer Camp

As apart of the ESTPP Program we also offer the Teen Social Justice 1 week summer camp, which includes hands-on activities to help participants build confidence, develop career skills, travel, and learn to use creative expression to promote messages of justice.

Freedom and Hope Program

The AADM Freedom and Hope Program, offers community service opportunities, women wellness, and critical financial support to individuals struggling with legal fines and fees. The program aims to help participants navigate financial and legal obstacles while empowering them to give back to the community, improve women wellness, ultimately fostering pathways toward stability and justice.

Community Service

 Do you need community service for your college application, for your resume, or to meet court-ordered requirements? AADM provides community service opportunities to help reduce recidivism rates, address the ongoing issue of mass incarceration, and encourage folks to get involved in our community.

Women Wellness and Justice

The Women Wellness and Justice program, launched by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) in honor of the late Debra Brenner, is dedicated to uplifting women facing challenges related to mental health, housing insecurity, and the legal system. Inspired by Debra’s tireless advocacy for justice, equity, and community care, this program provides holistic support to marginalized women by offering financial assistance for mental health services, housing stability, and legal fines and fees.

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.