We have an opportunity to end Louisiana’s broken death penalty – let your legislators know how you feel! Louisiana has more death row exonerations per capita than any other state. We know we make terrible errors. We also know the death penalty doesn’t keep communities safe, it is racist, and it entrenches victims’ families in…
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The death penalty is history in New Hampshire. The state Senate just voted to override the governor’s veto, making New Hampshire the ninth state since 2007 to repeal the death penalty. This happened because Americans across the land have recognized that our justice system is profoundly broken. New Hampshire’s victory today reflects just how…
Read MoreStatement by Shari Silberstein, Executive Director of Equal Justice USA: “The leaders in New Hampshire who made history today deserve the highest praise for recognizing the injustice of a deeply broken system and coming together across party lines to move the state forward. I believe more states across the nation, inspired by what New Hampshire…
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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. For survivors of torture, justice means education, WBEZ For survivors of police torture in Chicago, repair meant more than a financial settlement. It meant educating the city’s youth on the realities of…
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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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