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EJUSA and Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty React to California Moratorium on the Death Penalty

Statement by Shari Silberstein, Executive Director of Equal Justice USA: “Governor Newsom has written a new chapter in the history of justice reform. This is a sweeping move that reflects just how deeply the death penalty has failed. My hope is this will also lead Americans to reconsider our nation’s approach to violence overall. Our… Continue reading EJUSA and Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty React to California Moratorium on the Death Penalty

EJUSA Announces New Board Chair and Additional Members

From left to right: Jesse Moore, Board Chair Jesselyn McCurdy, Katisha Andrew, and Ed Chung.

Equal Justice USA is pleased to announce that Jesselyn McCurdy will serve as chair of the board of directors. McCurdy joined the board in 2010. “Jesselyn’s skills and experiences are incredibly important to EJUSA’s work to reimagine the justice system in the United States,” said Shari Silberstein, executive director of EJUSA. “For years now, she… Continue reading EJUSA Announces New Board Chair and Additional Members

Join us for an evening with Sister Helen Prejean

Next Thursday, March 14, Sister Helen Prejean, best selling author of Dead Man Walking, presents Lynching, The Death Penalty, and Beyond, hosted by the UL Lafayette Criminal Justice Society. The event will take place from 3:30-5:00 pm at the UL Lafayette Oliver Hall, 301 E. Lewis St. Please RSVP and stop by to take part in this important discussion!

Deep Forgiveness Breaks Cycles of Violence | Reimagining Justice This Month

Reimagining Justice This Month highlights stories about effective responses to violence – responses that disrupt cycles of violence, heal trauma, and address structural racism. Deep Forgiveness Breaks Cycles of Violence, Afro.com Darryl Green knows trauma and he knows loss. Both a brother and a son were murdered in his hometown of Baltimore. Reconciliation is the focus… Continue reading Deep Forgiveness Breaks Cycles of Violence | Reimagining Justice This Month

Trauma-Informed Justice in Philadelphia | Reimagining Justice This Month

Reimagining Justice This Month highlights stories about effective responses to violence – responses that disrupt cycles of violence, heal trauma, and address structural racism. Philadelphia Judges Move Slowly Toward Being Trauma-Informed, The Notebook Philadelphia’s Working to Restore Adolescents’ Power program brings trauma to the center of decision-making for youth who have been charged with a crime.… Continue reading Trauma-Informed Justice in Philadelphia | Reimagining Justice This Month

Equal Justice USA Salutes the Legacy of the Honorable Judge John J. Gibbons

The board and staff of Equal Justice USA mourn the passing of Judge John J. Gibbons, a towering figure in the legal profession, a fierce defender of civil rights, and a critical ally and supporter of Equal Justice USA and its work to transform the criminal justice system, namely through the abolition of the death… Continue reading Equal Justice USA Salutes the Legacy of the Honorable Judge John J. Gibbons

Celebrate Giving

Happy #GivingTuesday!! This wonderful day celebrates generosity by providing people everywhere with an opportunity to give back. As an EJUSA partner, you give back everyday. From lifting the voices of people harmed by the justice system to fighting the death penalty, you work each and every day for a better and brighter future. Please continue… Continue reading Celebrate Giving