WitnessLA

Mission

Criminal Justice Journalism in the Public Interest

About our journalism

WitnessLA has a special focus on the ways that the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems affect the health and well-being of communities and their residents in Los Angeles and beyond.

Using the tools of our award-winning investigative journalism, rigorously fact-based news reporting, and open-minded commentary WitnessLA aims to shine a light on our institutions of justice in order to hold public officials and agencies accountable, advance public knowledge, and promote the kind of informed public dialogue that is essential for a healthy and fair-minded democracy.