Kathy M. Pope, Attorney at Law

06/13/2026

A recent video posted on the YouTube Channel of Civil Rights Lawyer John H. Bryan shows the arrest of Grayson resident Nathan Stephens by former Grayson Police officer Michael Bell for driving unde…

06/13/2026

Georgia is now issuing privileges under the Counseling Compact!

They are joining Arizona, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio, as the fifth state to launch privileges. We are excited about how this addition will support access to mental health care. Apply for privileges at https://counselingcompact.gov/application/.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Workshop on Understanding Veteran Trauma for veterans, families, and supporters.

To register - https://buff.ly/Q2XhRpd

06/13/2026

A review by lawyers with the Defender Association of Philadelphia has led prosecutors to drop cases against 24 men the two officers arrested.

06/13/2026

A Virginia law going into effect on July 1 will seal the criminal records of many people convicted of low-level offenses. The commonwealth's "Clean Slate" law is expected to automatically seal over 100,000 criminal records of Virginians who were once convicted of misdemeanors such as shoplifting, tr...

06/12/2026

If you really want to help people at scale, start with one.

Help one justice-involved individual find a job and you’ll quickly realize it’s not as simple as just sending them to a second chance employer. There are transportation issues, housing issues, court dates, fines, child support, old environments, and a dozen other barriers most people never see.

Mentor one at-risk high school student and you’ll realize some of their daily worries are bigger than most adults’ hardest days. It’s hard to focus on graduation when you’re not sure whose house you’re sleeping at that night.

Help one person who has a job but no reliable transportation in a county with no public transit and you’ll understand how fragile employment can be for some people.

If you really want to make an impact with the population you’re trying to serve, start with one person and walk with them through the entire workforce journey — job search, transportation, housing, childcare, budgeting, all of it.

When you experience all the barriers up close, you build better programs, better partnerships, and better solutions for people at scale.

Impact is greater than intent. Always.

06/12/2026

Alabama Department of Corrections is proud of the men and women who participate in and complete the various programs offered at their facilities. Congratulations to all for working hard toward a better life!