The death penalty continued its historic decline in 2016, according to the year-end report put out by the Death Penalty Information Center. The report found: The number of death sentenced imposed by American juries was lower than in any other year since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1972. The 30 death sentences from… Continue reading Year-end report of 2016 shows continued decline
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Our Impact
It is with great pleasure and deep gratitude that I share with you EJUSA’s 2016 Impact Report. As you read it, please remember this: EJUSA’s impact is your impact. Click here to read the report. This year’s report highlights how far EJUSA has come on our oldest program – ending the death penalty – and… Continue reading Our Impact
Black lawmakers call for repeal of death penalty
African American State Legislators Cite Disproportionate Sentencing The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) has passed its first-ever resolution supporting repeal of the death penalty in the United States. The historic vote took place during the NBCSL 40th Annual Legislative Conference in New Orleans, LA. It is an escalation of the organization’s previous call for… Continue reading Black lawmakers call for repeal of death penalty
Newark community and police come together to explore trauma-informed responses to violence
The trauma of police-involved shootings and slain police officers has spurred national and local dialogue, including about racial justice, historical trauma, public safety, police accountability, and much more. This fall, EJUSA’s Trauma Advocacy Program spearheaded a new project to help facilitate even more dialogue – and develop solutions – in Newark, New Jersey. “Trauma-Informed Responses… Continue reading Newark community and police come together to explore trauma-informed responses to violence
Recharging for the Long Haul
Here at EJUSA we don’t often share the inner workings of our organization, posting instead about the issues that drive our mission and the changes we seek — and that you want to see — in the justice system. But our inner workings make me equally proud to be part of EJUSA, because we work… Continue reading Recharging for the Long Haul
“With Libations and Justice For All”
EJUSA’s Associate Board invites you to their annual holiday party, “With Libations and Justice for All,” on December 15 in midtown NYC. RSVP here, and please bring significant others, friends, and family! RSVP HERE
Healing the wounds of violence in Detroit
Since its founding more than 5 years ago, Mothers of Murdered Children Detroit (MOMC) has provided support, advocacy, and healing services to mothers and families who have lost loved ones to violence. From helping with funeral arrangements and facilitating grief support groups, to accompanying families to court and helping grieving grandmothers gain legal access of… Continue reading Healing the wounds of violence in Detroit
24 hours can go really fast
#GivingTuesday is 24 hours of giving, but time flies when you’re giving the gift of healing. There’s just a few more hours to help EJUSA’s #GivingIsHealing campaign succeed. Please make a tax-deductible donation to EJUSA before midnight tonight, and be part of the #GivingTuesday global day of giving. A generous donor will double all gifts… Continue reading 24 hours can go really fast
#GivingIsHealing
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that reminds us that kindness, compassion, and generosity are among the most important gifts we can give. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to invest in organizations that reflect these values – the same values that led you to EJUSA and our work to transform the justice system… Continue reading #GivingIsHealing
Share a vision for justice that heals
Last week, voters in three states chose to keep the death penalty, even in the face of progress on other criminal justice reforms. Though these losses pale in comparison to the longstanding and continuing momentum away from the death penalty in the U.S., they reveal just how much our nation struggles with how to respond… Continue reading Share a vision for justice that heals