POLICYMAKERS FOR PEACE

Policymakers for Peace is a growing nonpartisan national network of federal, state, and local elected officials of color coming together to change the conversation on gun violence prevention by leading with the people closest to the pain of everyday gun violence.

OUR MISSION

We believe that gun violence is a public health epidemic that affects an unprecedented amount of lives every single day. Policymakers for Peace pushes to invest in communities that are disproportionately impacted by gun violence. We prioritize listening to and learning from the voices and needs of those most affected by gun violence, which is essential for moving beyond conventional approaches and focusing on solutions that effectively tackle the root causes of violence.

FAQs

  • Policy Makers for Peace is the first and only national network composed of state and county level policymakers of color fighting to end gun violence. The Network is a program of the Community Justice Action Fund (CJAF), a project of Tides Advocacy, 501(c)(4) organization.

  • The goal of the network is to provide a centralized space for state and county officials to share best practices and resources that will help officials enact laws that will ultimately invest and protect marginalized groups that are vulnerable to gun violence. Members of Policymakers for Peace are encouraged to:

    • Participate or host 1-3 events regarding violence prevention.

    • Attend CJAF's Annual Policymakers for Peace Event.

    • Attend a quarterly policy and research briefing

    • Post social media content about proven strategies to reduce gun violence in communities of color (tool kits will be provided).

  • You will receive access to a network of peers to learn from and share resources with regarding proven strategies to reduce violence. In addition, you'll be connected with experts and frontline activists who can garner support for legislation. Lastly, CJAF will collaborate with members of Policymakers for Peace to create a variety of events surrounding violence prevention, and grant digital support to engage and educate constituents and voters in your local communities.

  • Members of the Network can individually support other members’ legislative agendas. CJAF will provide access to members’ agendas to everyone in the network. In addition, CJAF will work with individual members to support training for community members and provide technical policy assistance to help develop and pass legislation.

  • The Network will consist of a robust set of members at various stages of their elected and appointed journeys. To provide the most effective short and long-term support in furtherance of the Network’s goals, members must have the ability to effectively implement Network strategies and best practices. With this in mind, participation in the Network for electeds serving their last term in term-limited positions will be limited to those who have two or more years of their term remaining. The Network will continue to invite new policymakers whose values and approach to the work align with our own to join its membership on a rolling basis. As such, term-limited electeds may reapply to join the Network upon election to another qualifying position.

Join the Movement

Sign up with your contact information to receive updates from Community Justice and learn how to get involved in the fight against gun violence.

By providing your cell phone number you consent to receive recurring text message updates from Community Justice, including by automated text messages. Txt HELP for help, STOP to end. Msg&Data rates may apply. Privacy Policy