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Homies 4 Justice Program Coordinator
COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR RESTORATIVE YOUTH JUSTICE Dream Beyond Bars. It Takes CURYJ. Job Announcement Homies 4 Justice Program Coordinator The mission of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ) (“Courage”) is to end cycles of violence and poverty by uplifting young people of color that have been impacted by incarceration. CURYJ believes that young Read more about Homies 4 Justice Program Coordinator[…]
CURYJ Launches New Blog to Showcase Content from Young People of Color in the Community
Unregistered Police Offenders By Jose Reyna, CURYJ Community Organizer Oakland, CA It was December 22, 2008, I remember that day like it was yesterday, It was my 12th birthday and my first encounter with the Oakland Police Department. I was outside my front gate with my cousins talking and joking around when a patrol car Read more about CURYJ Launches New Blog to Showcase Content from Young People of Color in the Community[…]
Request for Proposal – Capital Campaign Consultant
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Capital Campaign Fundraising Consultant Purpose a. Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ) is preparing to raise private funding to purchase a building and create a fund for its future operations. The organization is seeking an experienced fundraising consultant to help prepare for a capital campaign and explore what financial goals and Read more about Request for Proposal – Capital Campaign Consultant[…]
Listen to CURYJ organizer John Jones III speak truth on KPFA
Oakland, Ca– On January 19th John Jones III was featured in a radio interview with KPFA talking about his experience as a formerly incarcerated community leader and decision maker in the movement to transform the way we think about public safety and the shared humanity of us all. Tune in at 31:45 for John’s excerpt: Read more about Listen to CURYJ organizer John Jones III speak truth on KPFA[…]
Life Coaching Participants Break Cycles!
This month we celebrated Anthony, Kamani, Jose, Victor and Tiaiuna for successfully completing probation. They are #BreakingCycles and taking huge steps forward– away from the system and into their futures! We applaud their commitment and determination to their personal growth and healing. Through partnerships with Oakland Unite and The Mentoring Center, two CURYJ staff members Read more about Life Coaching Participants Break Cycles![…]
Thank You for Attending the Dream Beyond Bars Town Hall!
Dear Community, On behalf of the Dream Beyond Bars researchers and staff at Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice and Urban Peace Movement, we want to show you our utmost respect, appreciation, and gratitude for attending the Dream Beyond Bars Town Hall last week. You have shown widespread support for community-based alternatives to youth incarceration. Together, we let Read more about Thank You for Attending the Dream Beyond Bars Town Hall![…]
Dream Beyond Bars Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Indigo Mateo (732) 770-7753 imateo@curyj.org COMMUNITY TOWN HALL TO BE HELD IN OAKLAND ON ENDING YOUTH INCARCERATION AND UNFAIR TREATMENT IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM Criminal justice systems officials, elected officials, formerly incarcerated youth, and the community will build partnerships and discuss alternatives to youth incarceration. Oakland, California — On Thursday Read more about Dream Beyond Bars Press Release[…]
The California Endowment & Building Healthy Communities Host a Block Party and You’re Invited!
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, November 18, 2017 California Endowment & Building Healthy Communities Host a Block Party CURYJ is partnering with East Side Arts Alliance to host an Book, Arte & Cafe Pop-Up at the party. Don’t miss it! RSVP AT EVENTBRITE
Public Protections Hearing & Rally – Support The Prison Hunger Strike
We are coming back for a conversation about humane treatment of all people, especially our loved ones in detention centers and jails who are speaking out about physical abuses and unsanitary conditions. Come through, family! Bring a sign, or just your voice and power fist! Thursday, November 9th at 9am!