Crime hurts. Justice should heal. That’s why we’re joining the National Day of Empathy with #cut50 to build empathy in our governors, state legislators, and other policymakers to act now on criminal justice reform. #DayOfEmpathy

On March 5, 2019, Americans impacted by the criminal justice system nationwide will meet with lawmakers to share their stories and experiences. Women/Men Who Never Give Up, Inc. in partnership with #cut50 invites all New Jerseyans to join with hundreds of individuals throughout the United States for this call to action. WWNG will be hosting 5 separate events throughout New Jersey: Atlantic City, Burlington, Camden, Newark, and Paterson.

Come join us on Wednesday, March 5th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Turning Point, 1717 Bishop Richard Allen Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ as we share experiences and hear stories from individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system. We will be discussing criminal justice in New Jersey and how it impacts not only loved ones but our community as well. To participate in #DayOfEmpathy events held in Burlington, Camden, Newark, and Paterson please go to Eventbrite or visit our website at https://wwng.org for schedules, venue locations, and to register.

In order to reform our criminal justice system, we must first humanize and empathize with those who are impacted by it. This includes crime survivors and those who have committed crimes.

The Day of Empathy highlights the need for #cjreform and shares the perspectives of Americans impacted by the current justice system - from survivors of violent crime to those who are addicted to opioids or other drugs and those who are mentally ill to incarcerated individuals working to transform themselves, people with a criminal record desperately seeking a second chance, and all community members impacted by crime, public safety, and violence.

Without empathy, we cannot achieve meaningful policy changes that keep our communities safe, our families whole, and our economy strong.

There are thousands of people - mothers, fathers, children and community members - who have stories to tell.

The Day of Empathy shines a light on people impacted by the criminal justice system to, uplift their voices, and win over hearts and minds towards the idea that transformation is possible