Roshelle Czar, Founder of Urgent Justice
Championing trauma-informed advocacy across California. Fighting for survivors, students, and system-impacted voices — with speed, dignity, and lived expertise.
My Mission
I founded Urgent Justice to create a faster, more humane pathway through systems that often silence the most vulnerable. As someone who’s lived through crisis, I built this platform not as a policy expert — but as a survivor who knows how slow help can cost everything.
My mission is to ensure that survivors, students, and disabled communities in California aren’t left waiting. You deserve dignity, speed, and someone who understands. That’s what Urgent Justice delivers — every day.
My Journey
Graduated from Sacramento State University
B.A. in Gender Studies — where I found my voice as an advocate for women and marginalized communities.
Survived, Spoke Up, and Started Over
My lived experiences through trauma became my foundation to help others in silence find justice.
Founded Urgent Justice
Launched a survivor-led advocacy platform to support students, survivors, and disabled people across California.
Recognized by Congress & State of California
Honored for legislative contributions and community leadership in gender justice and equity.
Roshelle in Action
Snapshots of advocacy, awards, and milestones across California and beyond.
Why I Built Urgent Justice
I didn’t build this platform as a nonprofit strategist or legal expert — I built it as a survivor who had nowhere else to turn. When systems ignored me, when help came too late, I realized something had to change.
Urgent Justice is the answer I once needed. It's fast, trauma-informed, and rooted in real experience. I created it for students kicked out without warning. For women stuck in unsafe homes. For disabled folks denied access — again and again.
Because help shouldn’t take weeks. And no one should have to beg for safety, housing, or support. If the system won't show up for us, then I will.
What They’re Saying
“Roshelle didn’t just help me fill out forms — she helped me feel seen. Urgent Justice saved my housing and my hope.”
“I was facing school expulsion. No legal aid could take my case fast enough. Roshelle stepped in within 24 hours.”
“As a disabled, queer woman of color, I’ve felt dismissed by systems. Roshelle advocates like she’s fighting for herself.”
What We Stand For
Urgency
Support within 24–72 hours — not 3–6 weeks. Help delayed is help denied.
Dignity
Every client is treated with empathy, respect, and trauma-informed care.
Inclusion
BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, undocumented — no identity is ever a barrier.
Protection
From safety planning to legal letters — we help people survive and stay safe.
Ready for Support?
Get trauma-informed help — fast. No delays. No judgment. Just real advocacy.
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