A vision of a world where violence is rare is EJUSA’s north star. As we work toward making that vision a reality, we must address the violence that over-policing inflicts on Black and brown communities — which sows enduring fear and distrust.
We invite you to watch a short video on Trauma to Trust, a groundbreaking initiative in Newark, NJ, that moves us toward this vision, by exploring and healing the trauma that policing so often inflicts.
As a supporter of EJUSA, you know that our criminal legal system — fueled by racism and a fixation on punishment — creates and aggravates trauma.
Trauma to Trust was designed to reduce this harm. Community members and law enforcement spend 16 hours together, delving into a series of difficult but necessary conversations about the impact of police violence on communities of color. At the end of the training, residents and police officers report greater trust, empathy, and mutual understanding.
Though we are no longer facilitating Trauma to Trust as an active program, we continue to maintain the curriculum and share this work as a mode for transforming safety. We thank Chubb for making this video possible and for its supporting efforts to replace retribution with healing and true community well-being.
