Community Justice Action Fund

Public Policy OfficesDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees

Community Justice Action Fund is a national advocacy coalition focused on preventing gun violence and promoting criminal justice reforms in urban communities of color. Located in Washington, DC, it works to invest in and advance evidence-based policies and programs developed by communities of color, aiming to redefine safety and security for those at the margins of society. The organization positions itself within the public policy sector, seeking long-term, community-led solutions to trauma and systemic inequities in the justice system. Its activities include launching initiatives and policy papers that reflect input from directly affected communities, and creating platforms to connect violence intervention programs with funding opportunities and state- and locality-level grants. The group operates with a small team and has a history of initiatives such as End Community Violence and gender violence policy work, reflecting its emphasis on targeted reform and community-centered advocacy.

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