About Us

Steve Tilden started the “…. And Justice For All” license plate frame project in 2013.  Steve was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He graduated from Franklin College, in Franklin, Indiana, where he majored in science with the intention of going into medical research like his father.  But he had an epiphany, realizing that although progress in applied science had been slow for thousands of years, gradual increases in knowledge allowed progress from horse drawn carriages to space ships to the moon in about 70 years.  What if the same kind of “overnight” progress could be made in peace, justice and human relations?  And so he decided his life would be more useful if he worked in the field of human relations instead of medical research.

Steve dreams that someday, “justice for all” will progress as dramatically as applied science has.  Steve’s passion is helping people achieve peace and justice in their lives and communities.  He hopes this license plate frame project will encourage drivers and car owners alike to think about, and envision, a society that more fully implements justice for all.  So far, Steve has distributed over 9,000 license plate frames across the country, and even in Europe!

Steve obtained a Masters degree in American History from the University of Indianapolis.  He had a 30 year career at the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, retiring in 2008.  He has been appointed to state boards by two Republican Governors and two Democratic Governors.  He has served on boards with many organizations, including Southside Youth Council, Indiana First Steps Program, Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities, Indiana Advisory Board for the Department of Education for Special Education, Indiana Parent Information Network, and Indiana Easter Seals.  Steve is currently on the boards of the Peace Learning Center and Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, where he serves as President.

Indiana Office of Court Services provides “…. And Justice For All” license plate frames to judges in all 92 Indiana counties

The ARC of Indiana provides “…. And Justice For All” license plate frames to its 46 affiliates in Indiana