Salvation and Social Justice
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Liberating Public Policy Theologically
New Jersey
Joined September 2018
A great day in Newark today launching the first in the nation Restorative and Transformative Youth Justice Hubs. Today wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership of the late Lt. Gov. Shelia Oliver. https://t.co/HDih6yJUKb
@SandSJ_NJ @NJ_ISJ @naacpnjsc
patch.com
"This hub is our opportunity to restore our children's faith and trust in us," a supporter of the new program said.
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A big thank you to the Trenton Branch of the NAACP for organizing this press conference. Holding space for truth and accountability is crucial. @naacpnjsc
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“While I applaud the officers who saw his humanity. I sure enough condemn those that treated him like an animal. And if we don’t do better, and if we as a community, don’t speak truth to power and hold entities accountable in these times, then shame on us.” - @RevCharlesBoyer
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Rev. Boyer getting ready to make his statement at today’s press conference.
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Getting ready for today’s NAACP Press Conference concerning Trenton Police treatment of vulnerable residents.
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New Jersey police officers answering 911 calls involving people with mental health issues have shot and killed several individuals in recent years - Bernard Placide, Najee Seabrooks, Andrew Jerome Washington and Hasani Best to name a few. The Seabrooks-Washington Community-Led
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"To be respected by the Black community, [Tammy Murphy] will need to earn a win and not use money or might to obtain it,” said @RevCharlesBoyer
https://t.co/Ka1Q3HPgmI
newjerseyglobe.com
One of New Jersey’s leading Black ministers and an influential voice on social justice issues, Rev. Charles Boyer, said First Lady Tammy Murphy will need
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It’s time for NJ lawmakers to get back to work & pass bills that advance racial and social justice. #United4justice
@LWVN @windofspiritNJ @NJ_ISJ @NJPolicy @NJAIJ @SandSJ_NJ @NJCitizenAction @MaketheRoadNJ @GSEquality
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A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Ras Baraka, Frank Argote-Freyre, Tenisha Malcolm, and Crystal Charley for making today’s event a huge success! One clear takeaway: Protect the Mount Laurel Doctrine. Returning to COAH or another agency for enforcement is not an option.
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On Wednesday, November 8, members of SandSJ and @lwvnj visited the offices of Asw. Reynolds-Jackson, Asm. Verrelli, and Sen. Turner to deliver the "People's Lame Duck Agenda" that urges legislators to pass legislation that prioritizes racial and social justice in New Jersey.
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Today is Election Day, and your vote matters! Polls are open until 8pm, but if you're in line to vote after then, STAY IN LINE. Your #BlackBallot has power, so make sure you use it today. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
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"We must move toward decriminalization now and stop over-penalizing Black communities subjected to racist and antiquated so-called public safety measures." -Rev. Timothy Adkins Jones @PastorTim33, Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Newark https://t.co/dX3SyLmjik
njspotlightnews.org
Decriminalization is vital first step toward helping New Jersey’s Black communities heal from the war on drugs.
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“Let’s decriminalize, let’s prioritize health and harm reduction, and let us fund community led public safety response. “And let’s change the framework to be people-centric and not punitive-centric.” - Reverend Boyer, @SandSJ_NJ
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The Star-Ledger editorial board published a powerful commentary on why New Jersey must release elderly people from its prisons: "It’s the geriatric inmates that suffer the most, and that is an insult to our humanity and our common sense." https://t.co/PRi3Fget9n
nj.com
Cue Gov. McGreevey's mantra: "If the rules are blind to good behavior, it doesn’t reward change."
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Community-Based Violence Intervention programs interrupt cycles of violence and promote healing by working with those most at risk for violence. Today, I met with @sandsj_NJ & the Trenton Restorative Street Team to see firsthand how they help save lives & make our streets safer.
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SandSJ supports the decision of US Attorney Sellinger and Assistant Attorney General Clarke for the Civil Rights Division to launch an investigation into the conduct and practices of the Trenton Police Department. Please see our full statement: https://t.co/tmI8Pvv5x0
Justice Department and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey Announce Investigation of the City of Trenton and the Trenton Police Department https://t.co/g0ZMwEMeEC
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Do you have your #BlackBallot Plan? Today is the final day to register to vote. If you are not registered, visit https://t.co/r20z5z1q4T to get registered! Use the power of your #BlackBallot!
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Across the country, thousands of people die in prison every year. But it doesn't have to be this way. Join the movement for a Second Look and give senior citizens in New Jersey a chance to come home.
prisonjournalismproject.org
More than 6,000 people passed away in U.S. prisons in 2020, a 46% increase from the previous year. Here are stories by incarcerated writers about the issue.
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The right to vote for Black people was hard-won through bloodshed and sacrifice. Your vote is your power to shape the future of your community. November 5th is Freedom Sunday, make sure you and your church get out to vote!
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NEW TOOLKIT ALERT 🚨 Salvation and Social Justice is proud to announce our new toolkit, The Greatest Good: A Good Samaritan Theology on Drug Decriminalization! . Please share this toolkit with your congregations and communities. You can find the here: https://t.co/Ed6zKL6CAB
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