This spring, Equal Justice USA is continuing to lead an effort to increase the capacity for police and the community to respond to positively 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 community members: “From Trauma to Trust:…
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EJUSA has taken a big step toward building a national network of people impacted by trauma across the criminal justice system by hosting our first convening in mid-March. Twenty-four leaders came together – traveling from all over the country – for two days of sharing, healing, learning, and planning. They included crime survivors, people who…
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While Florida considers expanded rights for crime victims, local murder victims’ families are expressing their dismay that the voices of local victims are too-often ignored and that current resources and agencies aren’t sufficiently meeting the needs of many victims of color. Over a dozen murder victims’ families held a news conference Thursday morning in front…
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As Newark community leaders and residents gathered for the mayor’s annual State of the City speech last night, a video featuring EJUSA’s Police-Community Trauma Program played on a loop in the lobby for all to see. The 7-minute video was produced by The Grio, one of the largest online news sources for African Americans, and shows…
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Ohio is scheduled to execute W.T. Montgomery early next month, even though there are serious questions about whether he committed the crimes for which he received a death sentence. Tell Ohio Governor Kasich to stop the execution. There is #TooMuchDoubt. Montgomery has maintained his innocence for the more than three decades since his conviction. In…
Act NowEJUSA is in the midst of some exciting transition and expansion, and we are hiring for several positions. Right now, we have three openings, including two in our administrative department in Brooklyn, New York. We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Operations Manager to join our growing team and ensure the effective daily operations of our…
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We’re less than a quarter into 2018, and the movement to end the death penalty has already made major strides in state capitols around the country. In Utah, a Republican-sponsored repeal bill passed out of a House committee for the first time ever. Two years ago, Utah came close to ending the death penalty but…
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We are looking for a new manager for our Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty project. The right person could help end the death penalty from anywhere in the country. Could it be you? Check out the full job description and apply here.
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Ohio lawmakers are considering a bipartisan bill that would would exclude those found to have a serious mental illness from receiving a death sentence. Urge your lawmakers to support the bill. It’s really easy. Just edit the letter so it reflects your views, scroll down, fill out your information, and click submit. The letter will…
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