Earlier today, Governor Chris Sununu vetoed a bill that would have ended New Hampshire’s death penalty. He did this despite overwhelming favorable votes in both Republican-controlled chambers of the state’s legislature and after receiving petition signatures from over 50k people across the country who support repeal. Repeal would be a done deal if not for… Continue reading One man stands in the way of ending the disastrous death penalty
“Restoring Lost Trust”
USA Today and our friends at the Marshall Project made a great video about our program in Newark, which is bridging communities of color and police and breaking cycles of trauma. Please take a moment to watch the video and share it with your family and friends. By creating space for the authentic, lived experiences… Continue reading “Restoring Lost Trust”
Join our team!
EJUSA is hiring for 3 positions, and we’re looking for savvy and passionate people to join our fun, dynamic team. This is an exciting period of growth for EJUSA, so please help us spread the word and/or apply for these positions. Director of Strategic Communications: This new role will oversee EJUSA’s growing work to shift the… Continue reading Join our team!
Florida faith leaders gather on Good Friday to call for end to death penalty
Local faith leaders gathered in front of the Pinellas County Justice Center on Good Friday to urge State Attorney Bernie McCabe to stop seeking death sentences. The diverse group delivered a letter, signed by 46 local faith leaders, expressing concern that the county seeks the death penalty more than almost every other county in the entire… Continue reading Florida faith leaders gather on Good Friday to call for end to death penalty
Dates announced for Spring 2018 Police-Community Trauma Program in Newark
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:… Continue reading Dates announced for Spring 2018 Police-Community Trauma Program in Newark
EJUSA holds first national convening on trauma and the criminal justice system
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… Continue reading EJUSA holds first national convening on trauma and the criminal justice system
Orlando murder victims’ families of color express frustration. Their basic needs are not being met.
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… Continue reading Orlando murder victims’ families of color express frustration. Their basic needs are not being met.
City of Newark spotlights EJUSA Police-Community Trauma Program
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… Continue reading City of Newark spotlights EJUSA Police-Community Trauma Program
Two more job openings at EJUSA’s Brooklyn Office
EJUSA 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… Continue reading Two more job openings at EJUSA’s Brooklyn Office
State lawmakers continue re-evaluating the death penalty
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… Continue reading State lawmakers continue re-evaluating the death penalty