By every measure the death penalty is in decline, according to the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC)’s 2015 Year End Report. Executions, death sentences, public support, and the number of jurisdictions participating in the death penalty were all at historic lows. Even Texas only sentenced two people to death in 2015. DPIC’s report went national, with… Continue reading Media looks back at the death penalty in 2015
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Another Year of Impact ‒ Read the report.
As the Chair of the EJUSA Board of Directors, I know all about the difference EJUSA makes in the movement to end the death penalty and transform the justice system. I see it every day. That is why it brings me great pleasure to share with you EJUSA’s 2015 impact report. Click here to read the… Continue reading Another Year of Impact ‒ Read the report.
Death penalty continues decline in 2015
By every measure, the death penalty declined again in 2015. A new report released today by the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) found: There were fewer executions in 2015 than any year in the last two decades. The number of death sentences in 2015 is down 33% from just last year, and down 84% from… Continue reading Death penalty continues decline in 2015
EJUSA Associate Board throws enchanting holiday party in Manhattan
To help ring in the holidays, EJUSA’s Associate Board gathered friends and colleagues to celebrate with EJUSA staff, board members, and local supporters. More than 50 people came to “Libations and Justice for All” at the offices of Thoughtworks in midtown Manhattan to learn more about EJUSA’s vision and how they can help achieve it. EJUSA… Continue reading EJUSA Associate Board throws enchanting holiday party in Manhattan
New resource for how to support someone harmed by crime & violence
The Partnership for Safety and Justice, a criminal justice reform organization in Oregon, just launched a new website, Help.Hope.Heal, for people whose friends or family members have been harmed by crime or violence. The website includes advice and resources to help you learn what to say and do to support your friend and yourself, so that… Continue reading New resource for how to support someone harmed by crime & violence
Why Has The Death Penalty Grown Increasingly Rare?
As the year comes to a close, there will be many opportunities to look back at how 2015 stacked up in terms of the country’s use of the death penalty. NPR’s Nina Totenberg – known for her analysis of the Supreme Court – took a first stab, looking at the low number of executions in… Continue reading Why Has The Death Penalty Grown Increasingly Rare?
Republicans at the forefront of death penalty repeal campaigns
Most states will start the New Year with a new legislative session, which means supporters of death penalty repeal are preparing efforts to end the death penalty across the country. In the wake of repeal in Nebraska – an effort championed by conservatives – more Republicans are stepping up to lead many of these campaigns. In… Continue reading Republicans at the forefront of death penalty repeal campaigns
Repeal a high priority in Delaware black community
Like many people around the country, the people of Delaware – especially African Americans – have grown increasingly frustrated with the criminal justice system. Reflection, education, and dialogue have led to an urgency for action, and the state’s death penalty has come to the forefront as the highest priority. “People in Delaware, especially within the… Continue reading Repeal a high priority in Delaware black community
Think of EJUSA on #GivingTuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, a time when people come together to give to the causes that change people’s lives. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle of shopping days and holidays and make a difference. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to make a difference through a gift to… Continue reading Think of EJUSA on #GivingTuesday
You’re Invited: VOCA Funding for Your Community, Webinar 11/20
VOCA funding to states for victims services has more than tripled this year. This funding may be available to community organizations like yours. If your group/organization supports and provides services to crime survivors of color and other underserved survivors that otherwise have little or no access to services that address their victimization, then you should… Continue reading You’re Invited: VOCA Funding for Your Community, Webinar 11/20