Criminal Justice Reform & Restoration

Voting, Civic Engagement & Democracy

Safe & Equitable Communities

At the forefront of our response to the calls for social justice and equity is the belief and principle that ALL PEOPLE HAVE A
RIGHT TO JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS.

EJSI’s campaigns drive policy, advocacy, and convenings for criminal justice reform and rights restoration, seek to make police accountable to people, and reign in on the systems that have served as a gateway to prison and civil rights abuses.

Our right to vote is sacred, and it is under attack. We are a leading voice in advocating for the protection of the right to vote for all Americans, regardless of race, gender, religion, or zip code.

Our programs not only advocate for stronger protections but use a coordinated grassroots approach to registering and educating voters nationwide.

Our theory of change is that communities are safer when public institutions address social issues, promote healthy responses to trauma and adopt community-led solutions.

In line with EJSI’s criminal justice and police accountability work, advocating for community-led solutions to violence and supporting gun reform are growing areas of focus.