People’s Justice Project Joins Movement for Black Lives for the Community Safety Agenda Endorsing Crucial Legislation at U.S. Capitol

COLUMBUS, OH—People’s Justice Project joins Movement for Black Lives in Washington, D.C. for the Community Safety Agenda; a coalition of 50+ organizations with a re-imagined vision of public safety. 

PJP’s Communications Director took to Washington, D.C. to join Movement for Black Lives and 50+ organizations to endorse pivotal legislative bills aimed at promoting community safety and well-being. The endorsed bills include the People's Response Act, Mental Health Justice Act, Opening Doors to Youths, and Counselors Not and Criminalization. 

Key principles guiding the Community Safety Agenda's endorsements include: 

• All investments are in fully non-carceral programs and services.

• Investments will shrink the size, scope, and footprint of policing.

• Investments will help reduce police contact by addressing human needs upfront and providing civilian responses.

• Funding should reflect the values and priorities of grassroots partners and movement groups. 

“This legislation is crucial to ensure the safety of Black and Brown people in our communities,” said Tonnisha English-Amamoo, Communications Director at People’s Justice Project. “We are bringing the push for such legislation from Washington, D.C. right to the front door of our local elected officials and we are asking community members to join us. The people have spoken and are demanding a non-police response program right here in Columbus, Ohio and PJP, alongside our partners.” 

The People’s Justice Project (PJP) builds the power of black and brown people disproportionately affected by state violence, mass criminalization, and incarceration by centering community organizing and leadership development.

For questions, please contact Tonnisha English-Amamoo at tonnisha@ohiopjp.org

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