Projects

Here are ways to get involved in abolitionist projects in the Santa Cruz area!

Santa Cruz Cares

A group focused on defending the rights of our neighbors living in tents and vehicles.

This project supports abolition because it fights for the right for everyone to get to live, despite their financial means.

Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Santa Cruz County

An abolitionist group with a local chapter that is working on various projects to dismantle white supremacy and engage in the multi-racial, cross-class movement for racial and economic justice.

Rainbow Defense Coalition

A coalition whose main strategy is to stand together holding rainbow umbrellas and flags to provide a visual show of love and support. They welcome event goers while being also attentive to everyone's safety.

This supports the abolitionist vision of re-envisioning community safety.

Campesina Womb Justice

A mutual aid project for womb justice and healing for indigenous campesinas.

This is part of the building up part of abolition.

Santa Cruz Herbal Mutual Aid

A small group of herbalists who work together to create and distribute free medicinal tea and herbal remedies. They strive to support the health of both those in our community who lack access to healthcare resources and our broader communities by distributing herbal remedies and providing access to herbal care and skills in the Santa Cruz Area.

This supports the abolitionist goal of expanding community care.

Other Ways to Get Involved

  • Write in or show up to City Council to oppose any budget increases to SCPD or the Sheriff’s department

  • Voice your opposition to the Regional Public Safety Training Center that was proposed in the City's most recent 5-year Strategic Plan

  • Oppose the proposed new main jail that is estimated to cost $200 million

  • Oppose any discriminatory ordinances (like the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance) or laws against our unhoused neighbors, who are people who live in tents or vehicles

  • On April 22nd 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States heard the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass. This sets the stage for the most significant Supreme Court case about the rights of homeless people in decades. At its core, this case will decide whether cities are allowed to punish people for things like sleeping outside with a pillow or blanket, even when there are no safe shelter options. A decision will be made by June 30th, 2024.

    • Find ways to get involved here

If you think your project supports abolition and would like to be featured here, please reach out to us!