Less than two months ago, the idea that LA County would halt its $3.5 billion dollar jail plan was unthinkable. But, years of organizing by directly impacted communities brought us to this moment.
While we are excited, this victory is not without serious concerns, including a dangerous plan to build a massive “mental health treatment facility” with over 3,800 beds that JLUSA and partners oppose. We believe the County should build services in all 5 districts, not a 3,800-bed facility in the middle of Los Angeles. Community-based mental health treatment centers are something that every county must strive toward. Los Angeles now has an opportunity to show every county and city in the United States that healing justice is possible.
I am so proud of the work JusticeLA and our partners have accomplished and I’m looking forward to the fight ahead. I encourage each and every one of you to stay up-to-date with our campaign!
– Eunisses Hernandez, Los Angeles Campaign Coordinator
In our 10th anniversary year, JustLeadershipUSA’s work of educating, elevating, and empowering justice-impacted leaders continues and is growing even stronger!
This is going to be a very special time to look back on the past decade of JLUSA’s important work, the 1,600+ leaders we have helped get to the next level in their work, and even more importantly, we will look ahead to the next 10 years and beyond!
We can’t do this without you. We need your support to help us continue to do this work now and into the future. By making a donation in honor of JLUSA’s 10th anniversary year, you are saying to the amazing leaders in our network who represent the 70+ million Americans who have been directly impacted by the criminal legal system, “I see you, and I support you!”
Please give a one-time $100 gift or set up a recurring $10 monthly donation to celebrate JLUSA’s 10th anniversary year, and together we will build a fair and just U.S. Thank you!
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