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….
Read MoreWe’ve hit the ground running in 2019 and there’s no slowing down in sight. Check out all the latest news, events, updates, and ways to get involved with CCATDP this year! Dead Man Walking at the Atlanta Opera Join us for a special meet and greet with Sister Helen Prejean On Saturday, February 2nd the…
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Last month, after years of uncertainty, Florida resumed executions. But there are still serious concerns surrounding the fairness of the state’s death penalty system, and the legitimacy of hundreds of death sentences remains in question. In the midst of this chaos, Florida shouldn’t be executing at all. Send an email to Governor DeSantis today and…
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As the Executive Director of EJUSA, I have a front row seat to the change EJUSA makes every single day on the way to transforming the justice system. I’m deeply grateful to you and our amazing staff, board, and partners for giving me that honor. That’s why it brings me great pleasure to share with…
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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…
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California Governor Jerry Brown has less than a month left in his final term. Before he leaves office, he has the power to grant clemency to any or all of the 750 people on death row. Our friends and state partners in California, Death Penalty Focus, have started a petition, asking Governor Brown to grant clemency to…
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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…
Read MoreAs the holiday season begins, I am writing to thank you. You are the voice of change – our partner in transforming the justice system. You keep going when the challenges are exhausting. You step up when you’re needed the most. All of us at EJUSA feel how much you care, and we’re stronger for…
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#GivingTuesday, the largest day of giving in the world, is next week. Tuesday, November 27 to be exact. EJUSA has a big #GivingTuesday goal to match our big plans for 2019: $10,000. In one day. Ambitious? We can do it together if you can do just two things: Give and Share. Give to EJUSA anytime between…
Read MoreReimagining Justice This Month highlights stories about effective responses to violence – responses that disrupt cycles of violence, heal trauma, and address structural racism. Seeking Dignity-Based Justice, Institute for Family StudiesSo much of the violence in our society has its root in childhood trauma, and too often our responses to that violence only perpetuate the same…
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