Forging productive relations with
public servants and private citizens underpins our development strategy. We team local counterparts with justice
experts to diagnose problems and to offer innovative solutions to specific local
needs. The transfer of
knowledge and know-how to a broad spectrum of local participants builds capacity
and ensures long-term sustainability of our collective effort well beyond our
presence.
Our approach is:
Innovative
- we propose creative solutions based on the
best models used in the U.S. and in similarly situated countries around the
globe and customize them to fit local needs;
Flexible – we adapt quickly to changing circumstances
so that program implementation can continue in fluid political and often
volatile circumstances while continuing to achieve results;
Inclusive –
we encourage participation of all relevant stakeholders, especially women and
ethnic minorities, in all program phases;
Holistic – we provide technical assistance and training to build capacity in
all institutions of the justice sector including the judiciary, the ministries
of justice, the attorney general's offices, public defenders, ministries of
interior, and other law enforcement and correctional institutions.
Sustainable – we share information
and best practices with implementers and the public not only to build capacity
but to ensure continued public oversight of those in positions of
authority.