State capitals are buzzing as lawmakers return for this year’s state legislative sessions. It’s no surprise that the death penalty is on the agenda in so many places, given the growing movement away from executions. There has long been strong support for death penalty repeal in Kansas, but due to many circumstances, repeal bills haven’t… Continue reading Lawmakers across the country re-evaluating the death penalty
Tag: Crime Survivors
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Together, Newark police and community use understanding of trauma to call for system change
Since last spring, more than 150 police officers, residents, survivors of violence, justice-involved citizens, social workers, and faith leaders came together last fall to participate in EJUSA’s inaugural Police/Community Initiative on Trauma-Informed Responses to Violence in Newark, New Jersey. Through the initiative, participants learn about structural racism, trauma-informed practices, and work together to generate recommendations… Continue reading Together, Newark police and community use understanding of trauma to call for system change
Reimagining Justice This Month | Feb 2017
Our current criminal justice system harms millions of people – from crime survivors to the justice-involved and their families. Reimagining Justice This Month highlights communities that are organizing for effective responses to violence – responses that disrupt cycles of violence, heal trauma, and address structural racism. “When Killer and Victim’s Mother Meet, Paths From Grief,… Continue reading Reimagining Justice This Month | Feb 2017
Funding available for groups serving survivors in Florida
Florida has opened an application process for organizations to apply for funds (pdf) through the Federal Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA). If you are an organization in Florida that works with crime survivors, you may be eligible to apply through this RFP process. Through our VOCA Funding Toolkit, and assistance from our Grassroots Capacity Building Specialist, EJUSA can… Continue reading Funding available for groups serving survivors in Florida
Engaging event at Florida’s largest Evangelical congregation
This past Wednesday, EJUSA co-sponsored a discussion on the death penalty at Northland Church in Longwood, Florida. We were thrilled to be able to help bring this conversation to Northland – one of the largest Evangelical churches in the nation. Pastor Joel Hunter moderated, and EJUSA Organizer Christine Henderson made the trip from Jacksonville, FL,… Continue reading Engaging event at Florida’s largest Evangelical congregation
Spring 2017 Police/Community Initiative on Trauma-Informed Responses to Violence – Newark, NJ
EJUSA is excited to be launching a second round of trainings in Newark, NJ to increase the capacity for police and the community to build mutual understanding of the other’s trauma and respond to trauma in the wake of violence. This spring, a team of facilitators will be leading trainings on trauma-informed responses to violence… Continue reading Spring 2017 Police/Community Initiative on Trauma-Informed Responses to Violence – Newark, NJ
Newark event – Talk Back: Police/Community Trauma Trainings In Action
Join us for a Community Talk Back about the recent trauma trainings for Newark Police and Community. Talk Back: Police/Community Trauma Trainings In Action Wednesday, January 25th 5:30pm – 8:30pm Refreshments at 5:30, prompt start at 6pm. Located at the HUBB 135 Prince St., Newark between Court and W Kinney Streets (Lower Level) Over 150… Continue reading Newark event – Talk Back: Police/Community Trauma Trainings In Action
Updated VOCA Toolkit now available
EJUSA has released its updated “Apply for VOCA Funding: A Toolkit for Organizations Working with Crime Survivors in Communities of Color and Other Underserved Communities.” This revised toolkit reflects the new guidelines released by the federal Office of Victims of Crime (OVC). Many of new guidelines recognize the marginalization of underserved survivors and are a… Continue reading Updated VOCA Toolkit now available
I’ve heard from so many people
My first year and a half at EJUSA has been incredibly rewarding. I’m so grateful to be part of a team of such caring people who fight so hard and so courageously to advance justice in our nation. And I’m so grateful to you, our true partners in justice, who fight right alongside us and… Continue reading I’ve heard from so many people
Here’s the plan
Working for justice is hard. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. You know that because you’ve been in the trenches with EJUSA for more than two decades. But we always go on because we feel strongly and passionately that we must change the conversation about violence – its causes and solutions. And today, we are at an… Continue reading Here’s the plan