LEGISLATION
OC Justice Institute of Policy
Advocating and Pushing for Systemic Reform
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Focus Areas
The Orange County Justice Initiative will focus on issues concerning racial injustice, police brutality, criminal justice reform, immigration, economic injustice, LGBTQIA+ and human rights, environmental injustice, access to healthcare, access to quality education, community development and voting right suppression.
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Local Research
OCJ will conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local level within Orange County that the nation will eventually mirror.
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Publications
Outlets can include publications, reports, blog posts and journal
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Policy Analysis
OCJ will conduct analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budgets and tax policies that ensure policy makers consider the needs of people of color with an emphasis on centering black women's voices.
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Parole Advocacy
OCJ will conduct analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budgets and tax policies that ensure policy makers consider the needs of people of color with an emphasis on centering black women's voices.
06
Media Outreach
The O.C Justice Initiative will have a video, photography, and independent media team that will bring the community on the ground experiences of Activist, Community Leaders, and change makers within the community pushing to make systematic change.
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Community Action
The implementation of Legislation, Educational programs, and Demonstrations that create conduits for BIPOC centered voices.
California Bill Creation
Protect The People Act
The Protect The People Act aims to transform how communities are protected by shifting responsibilities away from traditional law enforcement. The OC Justice Initiative is developing legislation that emphasizes mental health and community-based approaches:
Mental Health Response
Deploy mental health experts and social workers instead of police during crises.
Civilian-Controlled Crime Labs
Ensure forensic evidence is handled independently from law enforcement to maintain objectivity and reliability.
Violence Interruption Programs
Implement community-driven programs to reduce gun violence through conflict resolution and support services.
Unarmed Traffic Patrols
Use civilian teams for routine traffic issues, eliminating the need for armed officers.
School Wellness Centers
Replace school resource officers with Student Safety Coaches trained in restorative justice and de-escalation.
Integrated Crisis Centers
Establish community-based crisis centers to provide comprehensive care for those in mental health or addiction crises, reducing police involvement.
OC Justice Institute of Policy
Advocating and Pushing for Systemic Reform
01
Focus Areas
The Orange County Justice Initiative will focus on issues concerning racial injustice, police brutality, criminal justice reform, immigration, economic injustice, LGBTQIA+ and human rights, environmental injustice, access to healthcare, access to quality education, community development and voting right suppression.
02
Local Research
OCJ will conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local level within Orange County that the nation will eventually mirror.
03
Publications
Outlets can include publications, reports, blog posts and journal
04
Policy Analysis
OCJ will conduct analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budgets and tax policies that ensure policy makers consider the needs of people of color with an emphasis on centering black women's voices.
05
Parole Advocacy
OCJ will conduct analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budgets and tax policies that ensure policy makers consider the needs of people of color with an emphasis on centering black women's voices.
06
Media Outreach
The O.C Justice Initiative will have a video, photography, and independent media team that will bring the community on the ground experiences of Activist, Community Leaders, and change makers within the community pushing to make systematic change.
07
Community Action
The implementation of Legislation, Educational programs, and Demonstrations that create conduits for BIPOC centered voices.
California Bill Creation
Protect The People Act
The Protect The People Act aims to transform how communities are protected by shifting responsibilities away from traditional law enforcement. The OC Justice Initiative is developing legislation that emphasizes mental health and community-based approaches:
Mental Health Response
Deploy mental health experts and social workers instead of police during crises.
Civilian-Controlled Crime Labs
Ensure forensic evidence is handled independently from law enforcement to maintain objectivity and reliability.
Violence Interruption Programs
Implement community-driven programs to reduce gun violence through conflict resolution and support services.
Unarmed Traffic Patrols
Use civilian teams for routine traffic issues, eliminating the need for armed officers.
School Wellness Centers
Replace school resource officers with Student Safety Coaches trained in restorative justice and de-escalation.
Integrated Crisis Centers
Establish community-based crisis centers to provide comprehensive care for those in mental health or addiction crises, reducing police involvement.
