ABOUT THE FOUNDER

My name is Juliet Lipman, and I am the founder of Framed to Freedom, an initiative dedicated to educating young people about criminal justice reform and empowering them to take action. Framed to Freedom focuses on raising awareness about wrongful convictions, amplifying the voices of those silenced by injustice, and inspiring communities to stand up for truth and freedom.

My journey began when I learned about the story of Marcellus Williams, a man wrongfully convicted and sentenced to the death penalty. His case opened my eyes to the deep flaws within our justice system and sparked my interest in organizations like the Innocence Project.

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This work allowed me to connect with Jason Flom and Gary Benloss, whom I invited to speak at my school. This was an experience that profoundly moved my community. Around the same time, I reflected on my uncle’s experience with incarceration, which deepened my understanding of how the system can better balance accountability with rehabilitation.

My passion for photography began in eighth grade when I took an introductory class for fun. What started as a hobby soon became a powerful way to tell stories and capture resilience through images. Today, photography remains central to my advocacy; it allows me to highlight the humanity behind injustice and give a platform to those whose stories deserve to be seen and heard. Through my interviews and portraits, I aim to put faces to the fight for justice and help others see the individuals behind the statistics.

Through Framed to Freedom, I hope to build a movement that transforms awareness into action and empowers others to create a fairer, more compassionate system for all.

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To learn more about me and my humanitarian pursuits, please see below this profile from the Bedford & New Canaan Magazine.