Ninth grade is a make-or-break year for students. If a student ends ninth grade “on-track,” meaning having successfully completed at least a quarter of the credits needed to graduate, they are 3-4 times more likely to graduate on time than their off-track peers. This session, our Center for High School Success team advocated for HB 1295, […]
On April 14, the Justice & Safety Alliance (JSA) shared a presentation with journalistsoutlining a newly formed Juvenile Crime Abatement Team within the Memphis PoliceDepartment (MLK50 Article). The JSA firmly opposes the plan outlined in this presentation, which isnow “on pause” after articles on the team’s existence were published. Our coalition ofcommunity-based advocates demands further […]
Local officials’ role on the nonprofit board presents a conflict of interest in their public service duties MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Monday, April 3, the Justice & Safety Alliance (JSA) sent an open letter to the local elected (and some appointed) officials who sit on the nonprofit board of the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission (MSCC), […]
Our hearts are with everyone who experienced The Covenant School shooting on Monday, March 27. Nothing will bring those children and educators back, but we can channel our grief and rage into action so gun violence stops being a “normal” part of school life. Before we dive into actions, we encourage everyone to prioritize your […]
Since November 2022, Stand for Children and Decarcerate Fellows have been meeting weekly to deepen their deepen their skills and confidence as community organizers, plug into work we and our coalition partners are engaged with in the field, assist in deep-canvasing, attend City Council and School Board Meetings, and other community events. After the last […]
Stand for Children fellows and volunteers held an action to celebrate Rosa Parks’ birthday and honor her legacy of advocacy and action for transportation equity. Through the work of the Moral Budget Coalition, we created a deep canvass designed to begin having conversations with people about the need for a community centered budgeting process, and […]
