Kasandra Mojica earned one of two Shari Silberstein Reimagining Justice Internships in the fall 2021, working in communications. Throughout her time at EJUSA, she learned about our vision to address harm in a trauma-informed way, instead of with punishment, and she wrote this piece as a culmination of her internship. Kasandra graduated from Rutgers University… Continue reading Reflections from an EJUSA Intern
Author: Jaylah K. Cosby
Healing While Helping
When Tonja Myles looked around her community and saw the people struggling with substance issues, she couldn’t help but see herself. Sharing the trauma with many of the people that she serves, Tonja is perfectly positioned to advocate for people suffering with substance abuse. She struggled with PTSD after years of unhealed trauma related to… Continue reading Healing While Helping
EJUSA Evangelical Network Appoints a New Leader
NAE President praises Sam Heath for his “commitments to justice” Sam Heath of Charlottesville, Virginia, has been appointed the new manager of the EJUSA Evangelical Network, a platform for faith leaders across the political spectrum who seek to transform the justice system by promoting responses to violence that are rooted in the values of racial… Continue reading EJUSA Evangelical Network Appoints a New Leader
An Ecosystem of Support
Sateria Tate-Alexander brought her project manager background into her community work in Baton Rouge. Her gift is identifying gaps within frameworks and creating strategic solutions to meet community needs. Sateria founded A.G.I.L.E., A Galvanized and Innovative approach to Leading with Excellence, in 2016 as Baton Rouge was trying to heal from the murder of Alton… Continue reading An Ecosystem of Support
Bridging the Gap
Nicole Scott started The BRidge Agency with the goal of it acting as the bridge connecting community members and the resources needed to meet their needs. Her own experience living in Baton Rouge is proof that families that are struggling are often unaware of the help that’s available. Nearing its fifth anniversary, the scope of… Continue reading Bridging the Gap
EJUSA’s Next Executive Director!
Former prosecutor brings history and passion to transformative vision for justice Equal Justice USA announced today that Jamila Hodge will be the organization’s next executive director, and just the second in its history. She will step into the role in September 2021 as the nation continues to reckon with the damage done by a system… Continue reading EJUSA’s Next Executive Director!