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Our Work
SandSJ’s advocacy has led to the statewide adoption of racial impact analysis for sentencing, voting rights restoration for people on probation and parole, the independent prosecutor law, and restricting solitary confinement.
COMMUNITY LED FIRST RESPONSE
Cannabis Bill
Cannabis legalized with a social equity excise tax and 70% of sales tax to be invested back to communities most impacted by prohibition. Which funds our community-based violence intervention efforts
COMMUNITY LED FIRST RESPONSE
SandSJ Creates Trenton Restorative Response Unit
Trenton Restorative Response Unit (TRRU), aims to provide immediate, empathetic, and effective support to residents experiencing crisis within the community. The program prioritizes overdose prevention and mental health support over traditional policing methods. Trained professionals manage calls and respond to incidents related to mental health crises, substance abuse, and non-violent incidents, connecting residents to appropriate resources and services.
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COMMUNITY LED FIRST RESPONSE
Governor Murphy signs Seabrooks-Washington Act
In a victory for racial justice and public health, Governor Murphy signed S4250/A5326, the “Seabrook-Washington Community-Led Crisis Response Act, which would establish community-led crisis response teams as an alternative to police for nonviolent, substance use, mental and behavioral health calls.
BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH
SandSJ Co-Founder, Rosalee Boyer appointed to Maternal and Infant Health Authority Board
Rosalee Boyer, First Lady of the historic Greater Mt. Zion Trenton A.M.E Church and co-founder of Salvation and Social Justice, has been newly appointed as a member of Governor Phil Murphy's Maternal and Infant Health Authority Board. Rosalee Boyer is enthusiastic about continuing to deliver culturally sensitive Black Maternal care.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE & COMMUNITY-LED FIRST RESPONSE
SandSJ creates the Trenton Restorative Street Team
The Trenton Restorative Street Team (TRST) is a group of professionally trained community engagement practitioners committed to promoting peace and healing through restorative justice practices and trauma-informed care. We build strategic relationships by practicing the 5 L's method (Listen, Learn, Lament, Love, Lead). TRST operates in the North and West Wards connecting with residents through community events, walks, roundtable discussions and forums