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Justify’s mission is to build a compassionate and knowledgeable community for animal lab workers to process their experiences and become advocates for science without human or animal suffering.
Artwork by Leo Balik (they/them)
Our vision is a world where science advances without suffering.
Justify is the only organization of its kind working to both heal and mobilize individuals from the animal experimentation industry—led entirely by individuals with firsthand experience working in the industry.
WHAT WE DO
We create change by raising awareness, building community, empowering storytelling, and inspiring action.
RAISE AWARENESS
Provide education about the challenges with animal research, including its impacts on animals and lab workers.
BUILD COMMUNITY
Inspire current and former animal research lab workers to join our supportive space and engage in discussion.
EMPOWER
STORYTELLING
Empower members of our community to heal through storytelling and help others know they’re not alone.
INSPIRE ACTION
Develop strategies for ending human and animal suffering in labs by advocating for change in animal research.
WHY WE CARE
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As former lab workers, our team at Justify knows the importance of a safe and supportive community when navigating the complex emotions and experiences associated with animal research. We are humans who care and we can’t turn that compassion off or ignore it forever.
We help current and former lab workers navigate these feelings and facilitate opportunities to connect with others who share the same struggles. We also raise awareness about the human and animal impacts of animal research and develop strategies for ending suffering in this industry.
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CORE VALUES
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COMMUNITY: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive community built on trust and respect.
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COMPASSION: We support individuals struggling with past or current animal research experience.
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COURAGE: We empower former and current animal lab workers to courageously share their stories.
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CARE: We prioritize self-care and self-forgiveness on the path to healing.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING: We believe individual and societal change requires collaborative and continuous learning.
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CHALLENGE THE NORM: We boldly challenge harmful and unjust societal norms.
“There’s an ethical problem with harming animals for our good. And we should live with that reality and try to do something about it as opposed to constantly making the argument that there’s no way to do it another way.”