Tools to Promote Safer Communities

Knowledge is our most powerful tool to create change. This resource center organizes a collection of advocacy toolkits, webinars, columns, statements, and media coverage on the issues that we care about most.

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When We Tell Our Stories

How survivors of color are most harmed and least helped by the public safety system.

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News Article

April 13, 2017

Proposed bill aims to cut Oregon’s prison population

Supporters of the proposed bill say the act [HB 3078], which would change sentencing guidelines for property and drug convictions and allow more people into treatment and transitional services, would keep people out of Oregon’s crowded prisons.

Op Ed/Column

February 16, 2017

One bad act doesn’t define someone – not even voting for Trump

Andy Ko, director of Partnership for Safety and Justice, aims to apply a philosophy of his work to the presidential election.

Op Ed/Column

January 19, 2017

Stick to harmful, regressive prison policy? Or embrace hope?

Instead of 2nd women’s prison, Oregon can invest in other efforts to strengthen families, communities.

Op Ed/Column

December 1, 2016

The fight intensifies for liberties, dignity of those in justice system

Trump’s AG pick threatens progress in shrinking prison populations.

Op Ed/Column

November 3, 2016

End the disastrous drug war and focus on healing

We’re ready for a new vision for public safety and justice.

Op Ed/Column

September 22, 2016

Prison push only aggravating women’s public health crises

Expanded incarceration disregards people’s potential, magnifies disparities

Op Ed/Column

August 18, 2016

Opening 2nd women’s prison in Oregon would reverse progress

Prosecutors, legislators have power to choose how to better spend $10M on women convicted of crime.

Op Ed/Column

July 21, 2016

It’s time we fundamentally change how we view policing

How can we eliminate presumption that law enforcement involves application of superior force?

Op Ed/Column

April 4, 2016

Measure 11 makes no sense for youths

‘Get tough’ response to crime has devastating consequences.

Op Ed/Column

February 4, 2016

A whole-system perspective on why justice matters

Long before coming to Oregon, I watched with fascination the evolution of what eventually became Partnership for Safety and Justice.

Report

February 1, 2016

Misguided Measures Revisited: Progress and Promise in Oregon’s Youth Justice System

There is a common thread connecting all of the most harmful practices youth face within Oregon’s justice system: Ballot Measure 11.

Op Ed/Column

December 7, 2015

Taking charge of the holidays key for survivors, victims alike

But the holidays can also be a stressful time for families, even under the best of circumstances.

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