ASAP exists to end violence in America as soon as possible by addressing its root causes, including systemic racism, economic injustice, and untreated trauma. We refuse to allow another generation to endure the oppressive systems that perpetuate police violence, community violence, the school-to-prison pipeline, and the prison-industrial complex.
Our Mission
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Compassionate Justice for All
Empowering those impacted by violence through radical compassion and advocating accountability for perpetrators and enablers. We bridge divides across race, gender, sexuality, and religion for holistic solutions.
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Bridging Divides, Building Justice
Promoting radical compassion for victims of violence while pushing for accountability for perpetrators. We unite across racial, gender, sexual, and religious lines to overcome violence through holistic action.
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Holistic Advocacy for Healing and Accountability
Championing compassionate support for those affected by violence while holding perpetrators accountable. We address violence through unified efforts, transcending race, gender, sexuality, and religion.
What WE Focus On
Ending police violence and mass incarceration
Addressing homicide and sexual violence
Tackling inequality and underinvestment
Supporting victims of abuse and exploitation
What WE Value
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We Center the Most Impacted Communities
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Empathy and Mental Health Are at the Core of Our Work
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We Amplify the Voices of Survivors
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We Promote Unity Through Intersectional Solidarity
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We Champion Collective Action for Systemic Change
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We Invest in Youth Leadership
What WE Accomplished
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AB392
Use of force
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SB1421
Transparency regarding police records
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SB1437
Accomplice Bill
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ACA6
Launched 8 new eco-friendly products and technologies.
How We Work
Ending Involuntary Servitude
ASAP played a key role in introducing ACA3/ ACA8/ Proposition 6 to end involuntary servitude in California prisons.
Thought Leadership & Media
ASAP participates in events and panels to spread awareness and promote its vision.
Community Spaces
ASAP created pop-up cultural spaces for public dialogue and community engagement.
Victim & Survivor Advocacy
Jamilia Land supports families affected by police and community violence, offering resources such as funeral arrangements, media management, grief counseling, and justice navigation.
FOUNDER
Jamilia Land is a prominent activist and advocate for criminal justice reform, particularly in California. She has been involved in various efforts to address issues related to wrongful convictions, police violence, and the death penalty. Jamilia is also recognized for her work with families who have lost loved ones to police brutality or have been affected by the criminal justice system.
She is a co-founder of the Anti-Violence, Safety, and Accountability Project (ASAP) and works closely with organizations dedicated to abolishing the death penalty and addressing the injustices faced by incarcerated individuals, especially those wrongfully convicted. Her advocacy often focuses on uplifting the voices of marginalized communities and pushing for systemic changes to end practices such as involuntary servitude in prisons.