As narratives about crime are deployed to corrode our multiracial democracy, the stories we tell about violence and its remedies could not be more important. In this moment in our history, we are answering core questions together: who belongs, who doesn’t, who is dangerous, and who does the protecting. If we do not win on these, we will lose far more than the fight against mass incarceration. But it is not too late.
This hub provides ready-to-use, actionable strategies, and tools to integrate into existing organizing efforts to shift the narrative, get in relationship, build durable power, and help create the safe communities everyone deserves.
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Until we tell new and more complete stories about violence and its aftermath, we will never be able to transform our responses to it or to keep people safe and well. With Ever After, we are telling those stories.
We develop and advance solutions to violence without relying on incarceration. From lessons from our direct services, we transform the legal system through partnerships, advocacy, and elevating the experience and power of those most impacted.
ExploreWe know a reality away from prisons and police is possible. Let’s build this future together. Learn what it takes to lead our movement firsthand from our network of activists and organizers. Help build a safer New York with us by becoming a member today.
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