activities · 2
what they do
direct service · 1
- Implementation of CIPS program for youth in juvenile justice system Youth Justice Diversion & Reentry SupportDelivers the CIPS program at youth facilities such as the Desoto County Juvenile Center and P.U.E. Academy in Memphis, TN, engaging troubled youth through direct service interventions.
advocacy · 1
- Clemency advocacy for individuals impacted by criminal justice system Criminal Justice Reform AdvocacyAdvocates for clemency on behalf of individuals imprisoned for non-violent offenses, including specific campaigns for LaShonda Hall, Rashella Reed, Ferrell Scott, and a Colombian mother of four. These efforts are part of broader criminal justice reform initiatives.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Advocacy for clemency and reintegration through public awareness and policy influence clemency_advocacyWe advocate for the release and reintegration of incarcerated individuals, particularly those convicted of non-violent offenses, by influencing policy and raising public awareness to support clemency and systemic reform.
- Context-informed prevention strategies to transform criminal justice through community and institutional collaboration context informed prevention strategiesWe implement Context Informed Prevention Strategies (CIPS) that engage youth, citizens, and inmates through mindset and skillset training, working collaboratively with law enforcement, schools, and communities to prevent systemic harm and build positive relationships.
- Human-centered storytelling to drive criminal justice reform storytelling_for_advocacyWe use personal narratives and media campaigns to humanize individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, generating compassion and public momentum to support early releases and policy change.
- Multi-pronged criminal justice transformation through advocacy, storytelling, and community engagement criminal_justice_reformWe seek to fundamentally transform the criminal justice system by combining advocacy, media storytelling, and grassroots community engagement to shift laws, culture, and institutional practices.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Advocacy & Prevention
Works to reform laws and secure early releases for deserving citizens.
Community Engagement
Engages communities and maintains positive connections with law enforcement through prevention strategies.
Context-Informed Prevention Strategies (CIPS)
Introduces practical clinical behavioral/emotional components to existing programs, collaborating with law enforcement, schools, and communities to implement tailored prevention designs.
Media/Storytelling
Uses storytelling and media to bring human faces to the criminal justice system and advocate for change.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Buried Alive Project Partner — Jointly advocates for clemency for Ferrell Scott as part of criminal justice reform initiatives.
- Desoto County Juvenile Center Partner — Welcomed TAG to speak with troubled youth and demonstrate the CIPS program.
- P.U.R.E. Academy Partner — Implemented the CIPS program in Memphis, TN.
- Stand Together Funder — Donated 100 million Satoshis to support Taking Action for Good's criminal justice reform initiatives.
- Stand Together Partner — Collaborates with Stand Together on criminal justice reform and clemency advocacy efforts.
- United States Pardon Czar Government — Alice Marie Johnson, founder of TAG Foundation, was appointed to this federal role.