You may have heard the news last December about a new development at Equal Justice USA: the Restorative Justice Project. Our Restorative Justice Project is a groundbreaking endeavor aimed at fostering healing and accountability within communities across the nation. At EJUSA, we firmly believe that restorative justice offers an impactful approach to building communities and…
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Women’s History Month gave us time to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black women throughout history. We deeply value these waymakers who have tirelessly fought against injustice and paved the way for a more equitable future. Recently, I had the privilege of attending a Peer Learning Lab hosted by EJUSA, where the focus was…
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As I sat down to watch “Reimagining Safety” on Amazon Prime, I expected a typical documentary on police reform. However, what I witnessed transcended mere critique; it offered a profound examination of the historical roots and societal impact of policing in America. Rather than providing a summary of the film, I feel compelled to share…
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Tonjie Reese was recently promoted to her new role, Director of Learning and Practice. She leads and equips community members with the skills, empathy, and tools necessary to contribute to public safety ecosystems. She is also the founder of eleven24, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing interpersonal violence. Sierra Scott recently sat down with Tonjie…
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In the Age of Information, accessing data you need has never been easier. Our phones, tablets, TVs, and computers provide a constant flood of information. Whether in public or private, you are able to view sports, the weather, entertainment, or news almost instantly. However, this also means that it is easier than ever to be…
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EJUSA was honored to partner with the Baton Rouge community on a special event convening local youth to hear from and question the city’s police chief. Youth voices are so important in conversations about public safety, so we’re grateful that Chasity Joseph, a youth leader, offered to share her thoughts on the event. Our Ask…
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One evening in June of 2022, dozens of EJUSA team members and Newark community leaders gathered at Military Park to celebrate “The Future of Public Safety: Exploring the Power & Possibility of Newark’s Reimagined Public Safety Ecosystem.” This 60-page report highlighted the city’s efforts and achievements in stemming violence, healing Newarkers most impacted by harm,…
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Leaders of Color Lean Into Their Healing In December 2023, EJUSA was honored to host a healing retreat for allies and partners in the fight for justice. Members of the Leaders of Color (LOC) within the death penalty movement, came together for support and fellowship in their healing. Cohabitating space in a beautiful home overlooking…
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Unveiling the Darkness: The Osage Murders and the Pursuit of Justice In the heartland of America, amidst the rolling landscapes of Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma, lies the ancestral home of the Osage Nation, revered as the “People of the Middle Waters.” Their journey from the verdant valleys of Ohio to the oil-rich plains of…
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Chain Gang All Stars
Satire. Artists of all types use it to hold a mirror up to society, maybe one of those fun house mirrors that distorts the image, makes it large, twists it around. In that redefined image, there’s a truth, one that perhaps we’re often guilty of not seeing. The mirror makes it easier for us to…
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