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SV De-Bug Media, advocacy, entrepreneurial collective based out of San Jose, California.

Silicon Valley De-Bug is a media, community organizing, and entrepreneurial collective based out of San Jose, California. Started in the Spring of 2001, De-Bug has become a nationally recognized organization while also establishing itself as a trusted local platform for communities in the South Bay region.

“I was indifferent towards human life... including my own. Now, I see these traumatic events as teachable moments and op...
09/30/2026

“I was indifferent towards human life... including my own. Now, I see these traumatic events as teachable moments and opportunities to gain insight for how to treat others. I know firsth how it feels to be hurt by people to some extent, we all do. So, I deliberately choose no act in ways that are harmful towards others because I fully understand the deeper implications of such harm…” Read the whole story at SiliconValleyDeBug.org (link in bio)

“I witnessed 4 incidents where tasers were used on individuals at the Santa Clara County Main Jail. They went stiff and ...
09/30/2026

“I witnessed 4 incidents where tasers were used on individuals at the Santa Clara County Main Jail. They went stiff and dropped without being able to protect themselves. Pepper spray was also deployed in these incidents. Tasers give correctional officers (CO) another weapon to intimidate the population in this county jail. I worry about the incarcerated individuals at Santa County Main Jail. I hope for the safety and security of everyone that this pilot program does not become implemented permanently.”

Read a firsthand account of correctional officers abusing tasers at the Santa Clara County Main Jail, weapons that were approved under a pilot program proposed by the Sheriff’s office despite strong community opposition. Based on his request, the author’s name has been removed to protect his anonymity. Read the full write up in our bio.

Photos from our recent Time Saved party celebrating all the loved ones who have come home from incarceration or detentio...
09/18/2026

Photos from our recent Time Saved party celebrating all the loved ones who have come home from incarceration or detention to reunite with their families who have been advocating for their freedom. Instead of time served, a calculation of these systems that take our loved ones away, we celebrate time saved from incarceration or detention, all the time we get to spend with our loved ones instead. Over the past year, our communities in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County saved 1,443 years from incarceration and detention all through the power of families advocating for their loved ones.

09/18/2026

Healing Invisible Wounds 2026, a retreat lead by and for families directly impacted by police violence.

The system doesn’t take accountability for its violent actions, it will never offer us the healing we deserve. These families created their own space to share their stories, be with family and little ones, unwind with good food & music, get a quick haircut, use indigenous practices of healing.

We are honored to have shared this space with so many families across California who are honoring and fighting for their loved ones taken by police. Thank you to them for their continued fight against police brutality and for their leadership in this movement!

We honor and remember Jacob Dominguez as today is 9 years since his life was taken by SJPD. He was an UNARMED son, fathe...
09/15/2026

We honor and remember Jacob Dominguez as today is 9 years since his life was taken by SJPD. He was an UNARMED son, father of 3, husband, brother and deeply loved family and community member.
Reflections from his Mom Cindy,
“A mother’s love for her son is eternal. The pain of losing you never goes away, but your memory will live on through the love, respect, and beautiful memories you gave us. You will forever be in my heart Son” ❤️🕊️ -Jacob Dominguez Mom
We stand with Jacob’s family in solidarity and never forgetting his name. Say it loud, JACOB DOMINGUEZ!
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Two communities, one movement!Last week we gave participatory defense trainings to incredible freedom fighters in Phoeni...
09/15/2026

Two communities, one movement!
Last week we gave participatory defense trainings to incredible freedom fighters in Phoenix, Georgia and Orange County, CA! In Georgia it was families with Family United for Justice and the Montgomery Participatory Defense Hub, and in Southern CA with the Orange County Black Migrant Strategy Table. Excited to stay building this National Participatory Defense Movement to Protect Our People!!! ✊🏾

09/14/2026

Today, Participatory Defense hubs from across the country showed up and stood together with our brother Ricky Slaughter, who continues to fight for his innocence after serving over 20 years behind bars. Dispute all the procedural hurdles, he stands strong and the PD Network stands with him.

This is the power of Participatory Defense building relationships, standing with families and showing what’s possible when communities come together across distance and across state lines.

PD hubs from across the states are here at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas standing with our Participatory Defe...
09/14/2026

PD hubs from across the states are here at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas standing with our Participatory Defense Vegas Hub and Ricky Slaughter.

Briston, with our Chattanooga Hub, shares why this moment is so important to him and why we have to recognize that anyone, including our children, can find themselves caught up in the justice system.

This is why we organize. This is why we show up. And this is why community matters.

Justice is personal. Family is personal. And none of us should have to face the system alone.

09/10/2026

Healing Invisible Wounds 2026, a retreat lead by and for families directly impacted by police violence.

The system doesn’t take accountability for its violent actions, it will never offer us the healing we deserve. These families created their own space to share their stories, be with family and little ones, unwind with good food & music, get a quick haircut, use indigenous practices of healing… We are honored to have shared this space with so many families across California who are honoring and fighting for their loved ones taken by police. Thank you to them for their continued fight against police brutality and for their leadership in this movement!

This Friday, September 11th, the family of Francisco Nunez asks the community to join them for their Federal Court Heari...
09/10/2026

This Friday, September 11th, the family of Francisco Nunez asks the community to join them for their Federal Court Hearing in LA!

Here’s a little about his story: On March 9, 2024, Francisco was last seen in the presence of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies.
Five days later, on March 14, 2024, Francisco was found alone in the same alley 2 blocks away from his home-where he was last seen with deputies. He had injuries and handcuff marks. His family was left with questions that they have been asking for more than two years.

What happened during those five days?

Now, his case is before the federal court!
We know that a courtroom does not guarantee the answers that are seeking, but it gives the family an opportunity to bring the evidence, the questions, and Francisco’s story before the court.
Francisco cannot speak for himself anymore, so we will speak for him!
The family is asking the community to stand beside them.
You don’t have to know Francisco personally.
You may not know every detail of this case.
Just understand this: His family is asking for the opportunity to be heard!

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701 Lenzen Avenue
San Jose, CA
95126

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Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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