Justice Connection is a national network of former United States Department of Justice officials and employees working to support current and recent federal law enforcement personnel, defend the rule of law, and protect the professional independence of the Justice Department.
The organization is led by former prosecutors, civil litigators, judges, FBI agents, national security specialists, division leaders, civil rights attorneys, and communications professionals. Its staff and advisers have served under both Republican and Democratic presidential administrations. Founder and Executive Director Stacey Young worked at the Justice Department for 18 years, including positions in the Civil Division and Civil Rights Division.
Justice Connection provides direct assistance to current and recent Justice Department and FBI employees who are facing employment disputes, disciplinary actions, investigations, political pressure, retaliation, forced removal, or other professional challenges related to their federal service.
The organization offers free legal support through the Justice Connection Legal Network. This network connects eligible employees with trained volunteer attorneys from the Justice Department alumni community. Attorneys may provide representation involving adverse employment actions, disciplinary proceedings, congressional investigations, criminal investigations, and other matters connected to an employee’s government work.
The Legal Network also provides specialized assistance for FBI personnel. Volunteer attorneys receive training related to federal employment law and the FBI disciplinary process. Current and recent Justice Department employees can contact the organization to request assistance. DOJ alumni who are active members of a state bar can also volunteer to join the legal network.
Justice Connection provides employment resources for federal employees leaving or considering leaving government service. Available support may include informational interviews with Justice Department alumni, employment guidance, career networking, job posting emails, and referrals to professional opportunities.
The organization also supports whistleblowers and employees who want to report misconduct, unethical directives, political interference, or threats to the impartial administration of justice. Its resources include legal guidance, media assistance, public communication support, and connections with experienced Justice Department alumni.
Mental health assistance is another major part of the organization’s work. Justice Connection maintains a provider list for current and recent Justice Department and FBI employees. Participating clinicians may offer free sessions, reduced fees, rapid scheduling, or experience working with federal law enforcement personnel. The organization advises users to confirm each provider’s licensing, fees, insurance policies, availability, and suitability before beginning treatment.
Justice Connection also publishes Know Your Rights resources for federal employees. These materials help workers understand employment protections, disciplinary procedures, whistleblower rights, legal options, and available support systems. General resource pages provide additional updates and guidance for current and former federal employees.
The organization operates an FBI Support Network for current and recent Bureau employees. The program connects FBI personnel with legal assistance, emotional support, career resources, and confidential channels for reporting concerns. This network is supported by former FBI officials and other Justice Department alumni.
Justice Connection conducts public education and advocacy concerning the independence and integrity of the Department of Justice. It works with journalists, members of Congress, former federal employees, professional networks, and the public to document changes inside the department and explain how those changes may affect law enforcement, civil rights, national security, public corruption investigations, environmental enforcement, and other federal responsibilities.
The organization has mobilized Justice Department alumni for public letters, congressional testimony, media appearances, educational campaigns, and advocacy concerning Justice Department leadership and policy. It also helps former employees share their experiences through interviews, videos, public statements, social media content, and newsletters.
A major public resource offered by the organization is the Justice Connection DOJ Tracker. The searchable database documents reported actions affecting the Department of Justice, its employees, enforcement priorities, investigations, offices, and institutional independence. Entries include dates, summaries, issue categories, affected Justice Department components, and links to supporting sources.
The DOJ Tracker may help journalists, researchers, attorneys, congressional staff, watchdog organizations, historians, and members of the public follow developments that could otherwise become difficult to track over time. Users can examine reported changes involving the Civil Rights Division, Criminal Division, United States Attorneys’ Offices, FBI, environmental enforcement, immigration litigation, public corruption investigations, personnel decisions, congressional oversight, and White House involvement in Justice Department matters.
Justice Connection is also a useful resource for federal employees who need urgent assistance but are uncertain about which support program applies to their situation. The website provides separate contact pathways for current DOJ employees, DOJ alumni, FBI employees, journalists, and members of the public.
The organization accepts tax deductible donations through the JC155 Foundation, its 501(c)(3) foundation. Donations support legal representation, employment resources, mental health assistance, public education, Justice Department tracking, and other programs serving current and former federal employees.
Justice Connection may be especially valuable for Justice Department or FBI personnel experiencing retaliation, disciplinary action, political interference, employment uncertainty, emotional distress, or pressure related to their official duties. It may also help alumni who want to provide legal assistance, professional guidance, mental health services, media support, or public advocacy.
Members of the public can use Justice Connection to learn about the institutional role of the Department of Justice, monitor changes in federal law enforcement policy, follow reported threats to independent investigations, and support professionals working to preserve impartial law enforcement.
Services and Resources
Justice Connection provides pro bono legal representation, federal employment guidance, whistleblower support, mental health provider referrals, career resources, media assistance, Know Your Rights materials, urgent support, and professional networking.
The organization also operates the DOJ Tracker, the Justice Connection Legal Network, and the FBI Support Network. Additional resources include press releases, public letters, congressional testimony, educational videos, newsletters, employment information, advocacy campaigns, and opportunities for Justice Department alumni to volunteer.
Who This Resource Helps
This resource may help current and recent Department of Justice employees, FBI personnel, federal prosecutors, civil rights attorneys, investigators, federal law enforcement professionals, whistleblowers, and public servants facing employment or disciplinary challenges.
It may also assist attorneys interested in providing pro bono representation, mental health professionals willing to support federal employees, journalists covering the Justice Department, congressional staff conducting oversight, government watchdogs, democracy organizations, civil rights advocates, researchers, and members of the public.