Across race, zip code, and background, too many of us share painful experiences—loved ones in mental health crisis met with punishment instead of care, traffic stops that escalate, communities over-policed and under-protected.

The Citizens Coalition for Justice Reform (CCJR)—a grassroots program of United Women of Color—is calling on people from all walks of life to join a bold effort to reimagine what public safety could look like in Huntsville and North Alabama.

We’re building a multiracial, multigenerational coalition rooted in values of community care, accountability, transparency, and dignity. Together, we are:

🔍 Investigating & Gathering Data

• Community needs around safety, housing, and care

• Patterns in local policing, arrest data, and jail conditions

• ICE activity and immigrant protection issues

• Gaps in mental health response and public legal defense

• Stories of harm and resilience from impacted residents

📊 Building a People’s Agenda

• Creating a logic model for justice reform in our region

• Crafting a platform to present to local and state officials

• Demanding a citizen oversight board with subpoena power

• Advocating for mental health alternatives to incarceration

• Pushing for live crime mapping, incident reporting apps, and public data transparency

🤝 Who We’re Looking For

Whether you’re a parent, pastor, educator, artist, tech worker, returning citizen, student, or just someone who believes in fairness and care—we need you.