1/ In CA, crime victims & their family can apply to the government to help pay for funeral costs, counseling, medical fees, or other crime-related expenses. But there’s a significant catch: Across the country, victims of police violence don’t qualify.https://www.motherjones.com/anti-racism-police-protest/2020/08/compensation-victims-police-violence-shootings-california-legislation/ …
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2/ California spends $50,000,000,000 a year on prisons, policing, and courts. "It amazes me that we have all this money to do that but there's not enough money for a mother to bury her child after they've been murdered." - Crime survivor
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#AB767 sent a powerful message that victims of police violence & other violent crimes must be recognized & are entitled to the same support as any other victim. While we’re disappointed the bill isn’t moving forward this year, we are grateful for@AsmGrayson's leadership1 reply 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread -
4/ And for a broad coalition of crime survivors, law enforcement officials and leaders from across the state that continues to stand strong in support of eliminating unnecessary barriers to critical supports for victims of police brutality.
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5/ For far too long, violence has been inflicted upon our communities by law enforcement with no accountability, creating generations of traumatized victims who are barred from access to healing. The groundwork has been laid for ALL victims next year.” -
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We look forward to continuing the fight for all victims next year. @YouthALIVE510 @chesaboudin @SFVictimService @HelpingVictims @BettyYeeforCA @CAController @AsmKamlagerDove @AsmShirleyWeber @RobBontaCA
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