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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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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
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Meet the second cohort of California Justice Leaders. California Justice Leaders—AmeriCorps members are justice-involved and system-impacted young adult leaders serving at partner organizations across the state in Los Angeles, San Joaquin, Fresno, Sacramento, and Alameda counties. Members receive training and professional development and serve as re-entry navigators for young people who are currently in or … Continued
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“With this restorative justice diversion program in Philadelphia, we're recreating what public safety looks like. We're changing the narrative of crime and punishment that our communities have been trapped in by addressing harm with accountability, healing, and hope” - Kempis “Ghani” Songster, Healing Futures Program Director Impact Justice is proud to announce the launch of … Continued
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Maren Arbach is a senior program associate with the National PREA Resource Center. Prior, Maren worked for the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as the agency PREA coordinator and the safety officer for the North Dakota State Penitentiary. As PREA coordinator, she oversaw the efforts in adult and juvenile facilities to maintain compliance … Continued
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About Impact Justice Impact Justice is a national innovation and research center advancing new ideas and solutions for justice reform. We work to dramatically reduce the massive number of youth and adults in our justice system, improve conditions and outcomes for those who are incarcerated, and provide meaningful opportunities for formerly incarcerated people to rejoin … Continued
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This report offers guidance for local stakeholders, advocates, and reformers on how youth facilities can be repurposed to better meet community needs. Between 2006 and 2016, almost 100 youth detention facilities were closed in California, largely due to the decreasing rates of youth incarceration throughout the state. As youth detention rates continue to fall, communities … Continued
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Photographer: Nikki Arai Source: aam1968.blogspot.com Oakland High School students participate in funeral for Black Panther Bobby Hutton, killed by Oakland Police in 1968. Photographer: betto rodrigues Source: Shutterstock Los Angeles, CA - July 12, 2016 - Black lives matter protestor crying during march on City Hall following ruling on LAPD fatal shooting of African American female … Continued
