- Lives
- Empowerment
- Accountability
- Dignity
We are working to ensure that the justice system takes into account the consequences of war and becomes a tool for recovery.
An organization that places people at the heart of decision-making
- We integrate trauma-informed approaches into the justice system and institutional practices – ranging from courts and government bodies to public services and educational institutions.
- Our work bridges the fields of law, psychology, psychiatry, social rehabilitation, and systemic reforms, ensuring that every individual with a history of trauma receives the support, respect, and opportunity for recovery they deserve.
- Our mission is to foster trust between individuals, the state, and the legal system, contributing to Ukraine’s recovery, reform, and its integration into the European Union – dignified, aware, and purposeful.
Areas of expertise
Identification of veterans in the justice system
- Creating a system that records veteran status within the justice system
- Shaping legislative changes
- And opening the path to support and reintegration programs
Analysis of the implementation of Veterans Courts
- In-depth study of international experience
- Review and analysis of Ukrainian legislation and practices
- Development of a suitable model for Ukraine — a judicial-rehabilitation procedure
Legal preparation for judicial rehabilitation
- Development of a draft law on the judicial rehabilitation procedure for veterans.
- Offering rehabilitation instead of punishment for veterans facing the consequences of combat experience.
- Advocacy and public awareness campaign about the importance of the judicial rehabilitation procedure.
Educational program for judges: “Trauma-informed justice”
- The program aims to address the psychological consequences of war in legal proceedings.
- The training focuses on rehabilitative approaches and reducing recidivism among veterans.
- The goal is to integrate the program into the judicial qualification system for sustainable results.
Research on the safety and social adaptation of veterans
- The project studies veterans' safety and social integration through long-term research.
- Regular surveys and interviews track changes in veterans' well-being.
- We develop tools for the government and organizations to support veterans.
Spaces for recovery and reintegration
- The project creates spaces for psychosocial support for veterans and communities.
- We aid recovery through cultural practices and psychological support.
- The model is adaptable to different regions, reducing social tension.
Our team
Lesia Kliarovska
Co-founder and Lead Manager
Kseniia Tkachuk
Co-Founder and Head
Kateryna Bohach
Social Media Manager
Kateryna Shydenko
Project Coordinator
Mariia Zviahintseva
Leading Lawyer
Maryna Bulak
Accountant