The California Senate and Assembly are working on their budget right now. Gov. Newsom has already increased funding for the California Violence Intervention & Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program in his proposed budget. That’s good news, but it’s not enough to maximize the impact of the groundbreaking violence reduction programs that are proven to save lives…
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The New Hampshire Senate and House voted to end the death penalty. But Governor Sununu has vetoed the bill, and lawmakers have to vote again to override his veto. They need to hear from YOU. Urge your lawmakers to override the governor’s veto, and make New Hampshire the 21st state without the death penalty.
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We want to invite you to an important event tomorrow evening at the State Building in Oakland. Here’s what’s happening: Right now, the state invests about $9 million annually in what’s called the California Violence Intervention & Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program. CALVIP funds innovative, proven approaches to interrupting violence, building community safety, and saving lives….
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It’s been a long time since the death penalty has grabbed so much public attention. Where to begin? Maybe where you least expect it. Ending the death penalty nationwide: “You can feel the momentum…” Conservatives have become a force in the growing movement to repeal the death penalty. Leading off, there’s a good chance that…
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In 2018, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that the state’s death penalty law is unconstitutional. Now lawmakers are poised to take the law off the books. Urge your lawmakers to end Washington’s death penalty once and for all. It’s really easy. Just enter your address information to find your lawmakers. Then edit the letters…
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This is a special edition of Reimagining Justice This Month. In conjunction with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, from April 7-13, we’re shining a light on stories about survivors of violence, and how they’ve responded to their experiences with trauma and healing. Dealing with Trauma After A Mass Shooting — Over The Long Term, NPR…
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Some people are born into a vocation—whether it’s teaching, making art, or training to be a physician. They know from an early age and pursue their goals with laser focus. For others a career path winds and shifts directions as life intrudes and uncovers opportunities that weren’t previously apparent. Lisa Good belongs in that latter…
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Today, the Newark Police Department has adopted a policy to end practices that for too long prevented survivors of trauma — specifically survivors of color — from accessing the support and healing services they need. Over the past 2 years, EJUSA Senior Strategist Will Simpson has facilitated the South Ward Public Safety Roundtable alongside our…
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This spring, Equal Justice USA is continuing to lead an effort to facilitate healing and build trust between the community and police with a goal of better responses to trauma in the wake of violence. A team of facilitators will be leading trainings on trauma-informed responses to violence with the Newark Police Department and Newark…
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Reimagining Justice This Month highlights stories about effective responses to violence – responses that disrupt cycles of violence, heal trauma, and address structural racism. Reckoning with Violence, New York Times People convicted of violent crimes are too often overlooked in justice reform movements. If the ultimate goal is to end mass incarceration, though, we cannot…
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