On Wednesday, March 13, California Governor Gavin Newsom made history by announcing that he would not allow the state to execute anyone on his watch. Sign our message to Gov. Newsom, thanking him for championing criminal justice reform, and join social justice, faith, and human rights leaders in calling on other officials to follow suit.
Act NowStatement 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…
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A bill to end the death penalty is moving forward in Colorado. Lawmakers will vote on the bill soon, and they need to hear from YOU. Urge your lawmakers to support death penalty repeal. It’s really easy. If you’d like, edit the message so it reflects your views on the death penalty, then scroll down,…
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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…
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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!
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It’s time to end violence and save lives! Support the New Jersey Violence Intervention Program. Tell your representatives to vote YES on this program AND to make sure the funds go to community-based violence-reduction programs that offer healing and support for crime survivors and community members.
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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. 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…
Read MoreNew Hampshire Events New Hampshire is considering death penalty repeal legislation yet again! Next week, there are a series of events in the state that CCATDP supporters are encouraged to attend. Click here for the full list of events. Seven States and Counting A total of seven states have bills to repeal the death penalty…
Read MoreLegislation to end the death penalty has been introduced in the Kansas Legislature with bipartisan support. House Corrections and Juvenile Justice committee members vote whether or not to advance the bill to the House floor. Urge Kansas lawmakers to support death penalty repeal! It’s really easy. Just enter your address so the system can pull…
Act NowReimagining 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….
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