Less arrests. Less prison. Less crime.

At Tide Shift Justice Project, we are committed to transforming justice in Delaware. We believe that financial burdens imposed by the courts disproportionately harm low-income individuals and communities of color, trapping people in cycles of poverty and incarceration. We believe that in an ideal society people don’t fear the police. We believe everyone should be treated with dignity and humanity. Our work centers on advocacy, education, and litigation to create a more equitable and restorative system—one that prioritizes fairness, accountability, and true community safety.

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3 Ways Court-Imposed Fines & Fees Impact Delawareans

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A digital card with a yellow background. The top-left corner has a black square logo with white letters T, S, J, and P. Below the logo, there is a numbered item with the text: "2. Being unable to pay fees can ruin your credit or prevent you from getting an expungement – making finding housing or keeping your job impossible." Next to this text, there is a yellow arrow pointing to the right.
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Meet Our Founding Supporters

We recognize these individuals as our Founding Supporters, early believers who invested in Tide Shift Justice’s mission to decrease the role and size of Delaware’s carceral system and to champion good governance across our state. Their early support helped lay the groundwork for a more equitable, accountable, and just Delaware.

Tiffany Anders - Rebecka Ash - Daniel Atkins - Vinay Chowdhry - Joan Coker - Mehmet Dede - ACLU Delaware -Moira Donoghue - Margaret Holden - Cheryl Hodge - Stephanie Hoopes - Marissa McClenton - David McBride - K C Morrison - Richard Morse - Alanna Mozeik - Dael Norwood - Kevin O’Connell - Maeve Parker - Katherine Richard - Andrew Serres - Peggy Smith - Karl Stomberg - Danielle A. Sullivan - Robert Vanella - Chester Wasileski - Peter Walsh, Jr.

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