Just Communities Arizona

Our Story

Just Communities Arizona (JCA) is an abolitionist organization founded in 2015 by Dr. Grace Gámez. With a mission to end the punitive systems of criminalization and mass incarceration, JCA empowers local communities to define their own safety and wellbeing. Spinning off from the American Friends Service Committee in 2022, JCA continues its legacy of advocating for transformative criminal justice reform in Arizona.

Impact

Since 2012, JCA has successfully passed sentencing reform legislation every legislative session, conducted original research that has informed policy changes, and led a coalition of over 30 partners advocating for criminal justice reform. Their efforts have been recognized nationally, making significant strides in challenging for-profit incarceration.

Why Donate?

Your contributions to Just Communities Arizona support a vision where prisons and jails are unnecessary. Donations help build community-based solutions that heal and repair harm rather than punish, empowering those directly impacted by the punishment system.

Get Involved

Join the movement for justice and community safety. Donate cryptocurrency or cash to Just Communities Arizona today and help create a world where everyone can thrive without the fear of incarceration.