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Kris Henderson speaks into the camera on a zoom press conference with the words 'Philadelphia People's Budget' over them

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...
graphic featuring walter wallace reads 'demand justice'

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...
Graphic reads 'Judge The Judges Judicial Candidate Forum' and shows pictures of different community leaders who will be helping to host the forum

VIDEO: Amistad Co-Hosts 'Judge The Judges' Candidate Forum

April 5, 2021
On March 30th and March 31st Amistad Law Project co-hosted a two day virtual ‘Judge The Judges: Judicial Candidate Forum’ for candidates running to be...
Graphic shows a picture of Patricia Vickers who is featured on the 'When Life Means Death' episode of Move It Forward

Move It Forward explores a mother’s perspective on Life Without Parole

March 23, 2021
How can we truly understand Life Without Parole without knowing its impact on the families and communities of those who are condemned? In the newest...