To strengthen news media coverage about justice and injustice, IJJ seeks to:

• Help journalists bring context, depth and diversity of perspectives to news coverage and commentary about complex justice issues.
• Make exemplary journalism accessible to the public across all media.
• Raise the standing of justice issues in the field of journalism, ensuring that media decision makers nurture high-quality news coverage.

IJJ activities include:

• Professional fellowships
• Direct support and grants for journalists
• Web-based resources for journalists, journalism educators and students
• Conferences, forums and collaborative projects
• Research and commentary