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Celebrate Juneteenth with action
On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued an order to the people of Texas declaring all enslaved people legally free. It proclaimed, “an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves…,” thus reiterating the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued two-and-a-half years earlier. Today, as we gear up … Continued
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Abdul AliAkbar
A native of San Francisco’s Sunnydale public housing projects, Abdul M. AliAkbar has focused his 16-year career serving marginalized communities. He started as a chaplain for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation before transitioning to work with formerly incarcerated people, at-risk youth, and their families. He has had various roles in the community including … Continued
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What’s restorative justice diversion?
As the national conversation around defunding the police grows, the question remains: How do we reinvest in our communities? One option is to use pre-charge restorative justice diversion (RJD). The Restorative Justice Project at Impact Justice recently released a quick-read primer on the practice, along with what makes our model unique. Our model stands out as … Continued
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Administrative Associate
Impact Justice is growing and focusing on building the internal infrastructure we need to support the incredible work we do externally! After starting in 2015, we now have a staff of 75 and anticipate more growth in the future. We’re looking to expand our Team – who make everything we accomplish at Impact Justice possible … Continued
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Program Coordinator
Impact Justice is growing and focusing on building the internal infrastructure we need to support the incredible work we do externally! After starting in 2015, we now have a staff of 75 and anticipate more growth in the future. We’re looking to expand our Team – who make everything we accomplish at Impact Justice possible … Continued
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Become a Host
Open your home to the Homecoming Project Have you been looking for a way to meaningfully give back? Do you have an extra room in your home? Are you in need of additional income? Join our growing community of Homecoming hosts who are making a life-altering difference in the lives of those returning home after … Continued
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Amore Alvarenga
Lynsey Amore Alvarenga (She/They/Amore) believes in the power that all people, especially queer, trans, gender non-binary, Black, brown, Indigenous and people of color, hold to break cycles of toxicity and create thriving environments. She has supported individuals and communities in developing safe and creative spaces to enhance resources, build relationships, connect to the Earth, and … Continued