New Hampshire Family Justice

Law books titled Constitutional Law and Family Law stacked beside a gavel and family photo.

Our Mission

New Hampshire Family Justice is a dedicated non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(4) organization committed to advocacy to safeguard children and families, defend Constitutional rights and due process, and demand accountability, efficiency, and transparency in state child and family systems.

About

Advocating for New Hampshire Families

Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, New Hampshire Family Justice works to PAUSE the systemic, systematic abuse on NH Children and Families by:

  • Enforcing transparency and accountability in state agencies and institutions
  • Providing direct case advocacy and specialized consultation for legal professionals.
  • Advocating for policies and practices that protect the integrity of children within their families.
  • Upholding constitutional protection and strict due process in family and child systems of “care”.
  • Scrutinizing agency actions through rigorous oversight and systemic case review.
Get Involved
A tidy resource center desk with an open laptop displaying a simplified, colorful infographic about family rights, surrounded by neatly arranged printed brochures titled “Understanding Custody,” “Mediation Options,” and “Community Support.” The desk surface is a light maple wood, with a small, healthy green plant in a white ceramic pot adding a touch of warmth. In the background, softly blurred shelves hold color-coordinated binders and boxes labeled with legal topics and New Hampshire counties. Soft overhead lighting and gentle window light combine to create an even, welcoming illumination. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle with balanced composition, conveying clarity, organization, and accessible education for families navigating the justice system.

Our Team

A detailed close-up of a corkboard wall filled with interconnected color-coded index cards and documents pinned by slim metal tacks, illustrating a family’s pathway through the justice system. Arrows drawn in fine marker connect stages labeled “Information,” “Mediation,” “Court Support,” and “Resolution.” In one corner, a small printed outline of New Hampshire is pinned, highlighted with a subtle blue border. The board is mounted in a quiet office with neutral walls, lit by soft, indirect afternoon light from a side window, creating gentle, elongated shadows from the pins and paper edges. Photographic realism, captured straight-on with sharp focus across the frame, evoking careful planning, guidance, and structured advocacy without any human figures present.

Donald Gilbert – Executive Director

A tidy resource center desk with an open laptop displaying a simplified, colorful infographic about family rights, surrounded by neatly arranged printed brochures titled “Understanding Custody,” “Mediation Options,” and “Community Support.” The desk surface is a light maple wood, with a small, healthy green plant in a white ceramic pot adding a touch of warmth. In the background, softly blurred shelves hold color-coordinated binders and boxes labeled with legal topics and New Hampshire counties. Soft overhead lighting and gentle window light combine to create an even, welcoming illumination. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle with balanced composition, conveying clarity, organization, and accessible education for families navigating the justice system.

Leah Cushman – Chairwoman

A polished wooden conference table arranged in a neat semicircle of empty navy-blue upholstered chairs, each with a closed legal folder and blank notepad placed precisely in front. At the center, a simple brass scale of justice stands beside a small framed outline map of New Hampshire, softly embossed. The setting is a bright, modern meeting room with large windows revealing a hint of New England trees outside, slightly blurred. Natural mid-morning light filters in, creating soft highlights on the wood grain and gentle shadows beneath the chairs. Photographic realism, eye-level composition with a moderate depth of field, conveying a professional, calm, and reassuring atmosphere suitable for a nonprofit focused on family justice and education.

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About

Impacting NH Families

From Manchester to the North Country, Families navigating children and family systems often face complex processes that can significantly affect their rights, their children, and their future. New Hampshire Family Justice works to ensure these systems operate with integrity, fairness, and transparency.

We believe that:

  • Children deserve to be safe, supported, and protected.
  • Families deserve fair treatment and due process under the law.
  • Government systems must be accountable to the people they serve.
  • Transparency and oversight are essential to protect vulnerable families and children.
Get involved
A detailed close-up of a corkboard wall filled with interconnected color-coded index cards and documents pinned by slim metal tacks, illustrating a family’s pathway through the justice system. Arrows drawn in fine marker connect stages labeled “Information,” “Mediation,” “Court Support,” and “Resolution.” In one corner, a small printed outline of New Hampshire is pinned, highlighted with a subtle blue border. The board is mounted in a quiet office with neutral walls, lit by soft, indirect afternoon light from a side window, creating gentle, elongated shadows from the pins and paper edges. Photographic realism, captured straight-on with sharp focus across the frame, evoking careful planning, guidance, and structured advocacy without any human figures present.