About (JAI) Foundation
Justice. Advocacy. Humanity.
The Justice & Advocacy for the Incarcerated (JAI) Foundation is a faith-rooted nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity, hope, and opportunity to individuals and families impacted by incarceration. We believe that justice must be compassionate, advocacy must be courageous, and humanity must never be forgotten.
(JAI) Foundation was created in response to the often-overlooked human cost of incarceration. Behind every sentence is a family, a future, and a life worthy of dignity. Too often, individuals impacted by incarceration are silenced, forgotten, or reduced to their worst moment. We exist to change that narrative — to stand in the gap with advocacy, faith, and action. Our work is rooted in the belief that restoration is possible, healing is necessary, and justice must include humanity.
Nyssha is the Founder and President of the Justice & Advocacy for the Incarcerated (JAI) Foundation.
Her work is deeply rooted in faith, love, and compassion for individuals and families impacted by incarceration. Through lived experience, Nyssha has witnessed firsthand the tenacity required to navigate a system that too often overlooks dignity and humanity.
Currently pursuing studies in Business Administration and a certified Personal Support Worker, Nyssha brings strategic leadership, amiability, and hands-on advocacy to the foundation’s work. She believes justice must be rooted in faith, accountability, and hope.
Guided by faith, Nyssha draws daily inspiration from the strength and resilience of her better half, Justin, whose journey continues to shape the mission and heart of the JAI Foundation.
Founder & President | JAI Foundation
Our Values
✦ Faith-Rooted Compassion
We serve with love, humility, and purpose.
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✦ Dignity First
Every person deserves to be seen, heard, and respected.
✦ Courageous Advocacy
We challenge systems that harm and amplify voices that are ignored.
✦ Restoration & Hope
We believe transformation is possible for individuals, families, and communities.
Why (JAI) Exists
Justice & Advocacy for the Incarcerated (JAI) Foundation was created from lived experience, faith, and an unshakable commitment to stand where others have been silenced.
We witnessed firsthand how individuals and families impacted by incarceration are often overlooked, unheard, and left to carry injustice alone. JAI exists because silence was never an option — compassion demanded action.
We make a promise to those like Justin, and to every person whose voice has been dismissed by injustice:
We will speak when you cannot, advocate when systems fail, and lead with compassion where dignity has been denied.
Through dignity-first advocacy, re-entry support, and faith-rooted programs, we work to uplift individuals, strengthen families, and challenge systems that cause harm. We believe justice should heal, not destroy — and that restoration is always possible.