Serious About Safety Action

The time is now

Take action to build safer communities, invest in proven solutions, reject fear-driven policies, and hold leaders accountable.

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About

Turning belief into action

Serious About Safety Action mobilizes people to support policies and leaders who are truly serious about safety and to reject fear-driven politics that put communities at risk.

We organize, advocate, and build pressure where it matters most to ensure decision-makers invest in solutions that prevent harm, strengthen communities, and deliver real safety.

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What’s at stake

We can’t afford failed policies

Right now, lawmakers are pushing harmful “tough on crime” legislation that relies on fear instead of facts. These policies don’t make us safer. Instead, they distract from the proven solutions that reduce crime and protect communities.

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Our safety is too important for politics built on fear. Join us in holding leaders accountable and building a future grounded in solutions that work.

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Our Agenda

Real safety solutions

We advocate for policies that prevent violence, strengthen accountability, and build safer communities.

01

Strong, accountable policing

Ensure law enforcement focuses on solving serious crimes while building trust through transparency, accountability, and community partnership.

02

Ending the overdose crisis

Expand access to treatment and prevention services to save lives and address addiction as a public health issue.

03

Supporting strong mental health systems

Invest in mental health care and crisis response systems that provide support, reduce harm, and prevent unnecessary involvement with the criminal legal system.

04

Tackling gun violence

Implement targeted, evidence-based strategies to reduce gun violence, prevent illegal gun access, and protect communities.

05

Safe streets and good quality of life

Invest in housing, education, and community infrastructure to create stable, thriving neighborhoods where people feel safe.

06

A more accountable justice system

Advance a fair and transparent justice system that holds systems accountable and ensures equal treatment.

The time to act is now

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This moment demands action. Together, we can reject fear-driven politics and demand real solutions that keep our communities safe.

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