An unarmed person experiencing a behavioral health crisis was killed by Fullerton PD officers using "less lethal" weapons. Infuriating tht Fullerton never enacted an alt. crisis response team. City of Fullerton Why is the OC Hope Center such a departure from Be Well Teams?

The North OC Hope Center was developed following the murder of George Floyd, when cities were adopting reforms to remove police from calls they shouldn't respond to. The Hope Center should be equipped to dispatch to calls re: behavioral health crises. voiceofoc.org/2021/06/even-m…

🧵1/3: Fullerton PD killed an unarmed person using so-called “less lethal” weapons. Read our statement here.

If your county government claims a shiny new jail is needed to help people "get services," you're welcome to refer them to the mythbusting section of our "Whole Pie" report. Jails have never offered anything remotely close to real healthcare. It's doubtful they would start now.

In response to the Legislative Analyst’s Office (@LAO's) recommendation that the state close down five prisons and save $1 billion. “In this type of environment, we have to consider everything. - Asm Jesse Gabriel It's time California #ClosePrisonsSaveBillions Governor Gavin Newsom.

Happy Public Defender Day! Thank you to all the PDs, paralegals, admins, social workers, and others who fight for justice every single day. So proud to fight alongside all of you each and every day. #publicdefender #gideonday

2024 Summer Young Religious Leaders Summer Organizing Fellowship!! For over fifteen years, CLUE has introduced young activists to the world of faith-rooted community organizing and to the labor movement through its annual paid summer internship. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Ryan Gainer should still be alive today. Too often, police are the first and only responders to 911 calls–whether to a drug overdose, a mental health crisis, or some other situation better handled by a trained counselor or expert. themarshallproject.org/2024/03/16/cal…

Gilbert adds, "The heartbreaking death of Ryan Gainer shows once again that relying on law enforcement as the default responders for mental health crises is not the answer." We must invest in community-based mental health services that can better meet people's needs.

If #CAleg wants data — and wants to legislate on public sentiment — we got data: ✅ Restorative justice ✅ Mental health treatment ✅ Credit earning ✅ Diversion opportunities ❌ Incarceration More #SmartSolutions from Prison Policy Initiative: prisonpolicy.org/reports/pie202…

HUD wants to see what happens when you give cash directly to renters, instead of traditional vouchers. At least one California housing authority is interested. cal.news/4cG6gqr ✍️ Marisa Kendall

"Thus far, there’s been little to no evidence of a zero-bail induced crime wave." -@joshpcain L.A. Daily News ⤵️

Your daily reminder: Jail & prison does not deter crime. Jail & prison is criminogenic. Jail & prison increases recidivism. Jail & prison is violent. Jail & prison creates violence. Jail & prison decreases public safety. Invest in community health to prevent harm.

22% of people in state prisons today were homeless/in transitional housing when they were arrested. The data is clear: One of this country’s leading responses to homelessness is incarceration.

🔥🔥🙏🏼 We are ecstatic to share that 13 community members who were sentenced to life without parole (LWOP) were commuted by Governor Newsom today. One of those community members is Vietnamese. #bringthemhome

Two County Supervisors want the Sheriff to shed more light on how his department hands over freshly released inmates to Immigration & Custom Enforcement agents after being called out by activists. bit.ly/3TGRvuq

CALL TO ACTION! Send letters to Governor Newsom and budget committee members urging the state to reduce CDCr’s bloated budget, commit to at least 5 more prison closures, and invest in community-based resources that truly make us safe 📷 bit.ly/CURBletters CURB 🧵

✊ We stand at a crucial juncture. Gov. Newsom must veer away from increased prison spending & invest in what truly keeps people safe: reentry services, housing, jobs, healthcare, and programming for folks inside. More from Anabel Sosa @asos.bsky.social in Los Angeles Times: bit.ly/4-1latia

Jose Armendariz, a friend and member of Abolition Now OC, Stop the Musick, Transforming Justice OC & CLUE Justice, was hospitalized in Feb/March. While he is no longer hospitalized, he needs support for car registration, car payments, & living expenses. Cash App: $JROB1503