HLAF as a developmental legal organization seeks to promote policies and laws which will promote justice and which shall tilt the balance of justice to those who are marginalized.

HLAF’s advocacy work include

• Promotion of Detainee’s Rights and Inmate’s Welfare;
• Promotion of Inmate's Voting Rights
• The proper implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act by the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council, the Philippine National Police and the Local Government Units.