Californians for Safety and Justice

Californians for Safety and Justice A nonprofit campaign of Californians from all walks of life joining together to replace justice system waste with common sense solutions.

A nonprofit of Californians working to replace prison system waste with solutions that save money & create safe communities.

Read full article: ocregister.com, by Antonia Kitto, April 27, 2026
05/08/2026

Read full article: ocregister.com, by Antonia Kitto, April 27, 2026

The California Department of Justice released “A Strategic Plan to Sustain California’s Record Progress Against Gun Viol...
05/01/2026

The California Department of Justice released “A Strategic Plan to Sustain California’s Record Progress Against Gun Violence” - a report documenting how Californians reached its lowest rates of firearm deaths ever.

The report underscores a growing crisis: proven homicide-reduction strategies are currently being undermined by funding shortages. Prioritizing robust investment in community-led safety initiatives has never been more urgent.

SOURCE: https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-california-hits-historic-lows-gun-violence-our-work-and-0

Survivors Speak California is next week! Don’t forget to register for our March and Rally event happening on Tuesday May...
05/01/2026

Survivors Speak California is next week! Don’t forget to register for our March and Rally event happening on Tuesday May 5th!

Register at link in bio!

We’ve seen firsthand what happens when community violence intervention programs have the resources AND the funding they ...
04/29/2026

We’ve seen firsthand what happens when community violence intervention programs have the resources AND the funding they need — and what happens when they don’t!

COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION WORKERS are vital resources to the safety and well being of so many communities across the state! We are proud to work with many CVI workers daily and will continue to advocate for more funding to their incredible work.

That’s why we’re asking California lawmakers to INCREASE the CalVIP budget by $55 million because it’s literally saving lives. Our communities cannot afford anything less!

We’ve seen firsthand what happens when community violence intervention programs have the resources AND funding they need...
04/28/2026

We’ve seen firsthand what happens when community violence intervention programs have the resources AND funding they need—and what happens when they don’t.

Community Violence Interventionists are vital resources for safer communities across the state. This is what their work looks like every day: meeting people where they are, interrupting cycles of violence, and helping communities heal.

That’s why we are urging California lawmakers to increase the CalVIP budget by $55 million because it’s literally saving lives. Our communities can’t afford anything less.

Survivors Speak is almost one week away. Sharing some highlights from last year while looking forward to building new me...
04/27/2026

Survivors Speak is almost one week away. Sharing some highlights from last year while looking forward to building new memories with you this year!

Remember if you would like to attend our march & rally event on Tuesday May 5th, register at the link in our bio today!

04/23/2026

For we want to acknowledge that 9 out of 10 people living with a record have also been a victim of crime.

We work at the intersection of survivors and formerly incarcerated folks who work to create changes in policy, programs, and community in order to promote true safety for all members of society.

Let’s celebrate survivors of all walks of life this week and every week by uplifting their stories and supporting advocacy that promotes their healing.

🔗Don’t forget to register for our Survivors Speak March and Rally Day taking place May 5th at the Sacramento Capitol by clicking our link in bio!

As we begin National Crime Victims Rights Week, we want to officially announce the historic THRIVE Act legislation for y...
04/20/2026

As we begin National Crime Victims Rights Week, we want to officially announce the historic THRIVE Act legislation for youth survivors of gun violence! 📝‼️🫶✊

The Trauma, Healing and Resilience Investment for Victimized or Exposed Youth (T.H.R.I.V.E. Act) sponsored by / and and would for the first time guarantee free mental health services to children and youth survivors of gun violence!

AB 2247 will move to the assembly Health Committee this week. This ground breaking legislation would mark a fundamental shift in how the state supports its youngest victims of crime.

About 2,000 young people are injured or killed by gun violence in California each year. National data shows fewer than one in three youth survivors actually receive mental health services within six months of experience this type of trauma.

Let’s get loud on supporting this issue! Join us on Tuesday May 5th in Sacramento to call on state leaders to prioritize this bill and others like it that would help survivors heal and stop cycles of harm and violence.

🔗Register for Survivors Speak at link in bio!

04/13/2026

California Crime Survivors! It’s that time of the year again!

We are ready to stand with you at the Capitol and march together while raising our voices for change.

We invite all community members, change makers, and supporters to join us on Tuesday May 5th at the California Capitol building in Sacramento. Please register at our link in bio to be part of this one day life changing event!

📅 May 5, 2026
📍1315 10th St. State Capitol building in Sacramento, CA
✊ March, Rally and Candlelight Vigil
‼️ Breakfast and Lunch provided

WHEN SURVIVORS SPEAK, CHANGE HAPPENS!

“It’s about trying to hold two perspectives at the same time, which is not an easy thing to do,” said Lee. “Even though ...
04/09/2026

“It’s about trying to hold two perspectives at the same time, which is not an easy thing to do,” said Lee. “Even though there have been some gains made, even one loss of life to gun violence is devastating.“

Article by Abené Clayton, March , 2026
Photo by: Felix Uribe Jr./ The Guardian

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