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Introducing Our Practical Abolition Animated Series!

April 25, 2021
Sending people armed with guns to respond to mental health crises and public nuisance complaints is dangerous. It is often counterproductive and...
Kris Henderson of Amistad Law Project interview Yvonne Newkirk with a film crew from Bonfire Media Collective

Everyday Philadelphians Want to #DefundThePolice Documentary Released!

April 25, 2021
We’re excited to present this short film about why people from across Philadelphia want to #DefundThePolice​. While some in the media have sough to...
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VIDEO: People's Budget Press Conference Demands No Increase for Police

April 15, 2021
On Thursday, April 15th a powerful coalition of organizations rooted in communities throughout Philadelphia held a press conference in response to...
Nikki Grant and Kris Henderson of Amistad Law Project speak into the camera

VIDEO: Invest In Treatment Not Trauma, Fund Mental Health Crisis Response

April 13, 2021
This year, Amistad Law Project is partnering with mental health professionals to take responsibilities away from the police and to create living...
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No Increase for the Police: Fund Mental Health Crisis Response Instead

April 11, 2021
We need caring professionals for our loved ones when they experience a mental health crisis. A good friend is in crisis. Months of unemployment during...