The Just Trust

Policy change will never be durable if you don't also invest in the community that policy will walk into. By partnering with local newsrooms and creative storytellers, we’re strengthening relationships between communities and their understanding of safety and justice. Check out our annual report to see how we’re doing exactly that: https://bit.ly/4dBVilR

We’re proud to have partnered with film and TV studio A24 on their recent film, "Sing Sing," starring Colman Domingo. The film, based on a real-life theater program inside New York’s Sing Sing Correctional Facility, evokes beauty, joy, heartbreak, and everything in between, and uniquely demonstrates the transformative power of art in rehabilitation. Over the past few months, we’ve partnered with grantees across the country to host screenings of "Sing Sing" in their communities. Thanks for helping us share this incredible story!

The next generation of justice reform needs to take back the narrative on safety, stop outsized crime narratives in their tracks, and clear the runway for solutions-focused work. ttps://bit.ly/4dBVilR

We’re incredibly proud to congratulate our Chief Innovation Officer, Ken O., on receiving the SHRM Tharseo Award! His work on second-chance employment and inclusive hiring practices speaks to the heart of what we believe—investing in people and creating pathways to opportunity for the 80M Americans living with the stigma of an arrest record. As Ken says, "we must normalize inclusive hiring practices and expand access to career training, apprenticeships, and paid internships. It's not about lowering our bar for talent but lowering unnecessary barriers for untapped talent."

We're thrilled to congratulate not only @JustLeadershipUSA as they celebrate a decade of educating, elevating, and empowering justice-impacted leaders but also their CEO, DeAnna Hoskins, who has been appointed as a White House Fellow. DeAnna is the first first formerly incarcerated person to join this program. We could not have asked for better partners in this work. https://loom.ly/hDX1tnQ

JOB ALERT: The Just Trust is looking for an experienced Director of Development to lead all aspects of our fundraising strategy. You'll work closely with leadership to cultivate a diverse donor network that supports responsible, durable justice reform. Learn more and apply for the position here: https://loom.ly/4agT7X4

All communities deserve access to a better menu of options when it comes to public safety solutions. And through the Safer Communities Accelerator, that's exactly what we're supporting. #YouveGotOptions Watch Full Series Here: https://bit.ly/3zpKrfX

Congratulations to Dream.Org on a successful event bringing together national and local community leaders, philanthropists, politicians, journalists, advocates, and more, all working forward a better future for all. We're proud to support Dream Corps and their impactful work!

Last week, we hosted screenings of A24 ’s Sing Sing and Simpson Street ’s DAUGHTERS. We got a chance to hear from special guests Kerry Washington, Angela Patton, Larry Miller, and the cast and crew of Sing Sing. Thanks to all who joined us!

Last month, Safe and Just USA organized more than 3,000 people from 200 organizations across 30 states for a march to advocate for new approaches to accountability, community safety, and crime prevention. https://lnkd.in/giXmvJHC