Californians deserve smart solutions that deliver on the promise of justice, accountability, and safety for all. Instead of defaulting to failed approaches of the past, a vast coalition of organizations and advocacy groups are calling on California policymakers to adopt targeted, proven solutions to protect the public, store owners and workers alike; end the overdose epidemic; and provide crime survivors in every community with the support they need. Read more >>
If we are serious about safety and addressing issues facing retail workers and retailers, California must pursue smart, targeted solutions that promote accountability and prevent theft from happening in the first place.
Across the nation, far too many people are dying as a result of accidental drug overdoses. Many Californians have heard that fentanyl, a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, is driving overdose deaths. What most Californians don’t know is that medication to treat fentanyl addiction exists – and that it is highly effective at preventing overdose deaths and getting people on a path to sustained recovery.
Tragically, only one in ten Californians with a substance use disorder gets life-saving treatment.
Investing in smart solutions that ensure safety and justice for all crime victims, and promote real accountability is essential to creating a safer California for all.
While California has made great advances to better support crime survivors over the years, the state can do more to ensure that victims receive the services and support they need to get to safety and back on their feet. According to a national survey, 96% of victims of violent crime don’t get victim compensation to help recover and three out of four victims still do not receive counseling or other mental health support after a crime.
California is currently facing an epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP), yet Indigenous people are far too often left out of public discussions and solutions related to safety.
California has in recent years invested state funds to combat violence and support Tribal communities. However, the state still has the fifth highest number of unresolved MMIP cases, with the vast majority involving young women and girls.