Our Mission

We are San Franciscans working together to create a safe city for all.

Commitment

We are committed to preventing crime in San Francisco neighborhoods and giving victims a voice. We are San Francisco residents working to create a safe and sound city for all while supporting justice reforms. We believe safety and justice go together. We want public officials to keep everyone safe as they pursue needed police and prison reforms. We want to ensure dangerous and career criminals don’t reoffend — and support ways to help people from resorting to crime in the first place. Our work includes:

  • Monitoring court proceedings to ensure prosecutors and judges prioritize public safety.

  • Advocating for victims — including the many Asian-American victims of violent crime.

  • Calling on the district attorney’s office, courts, and police department to provide full, transparent, and easily accessible crime data that residents can trust. All data we receive through public records requests is published here for anyone to review.

  • Supporting the necessary police staffing levels for a city our size while holding police accountable.

  • Convening panels that seek solutions to conditions that foster crime.

  • Publishing fact-based news articles and leading public education campaigns.

  • Supporting police and prison reforms that increase safety for all.

  • Asking the entire criminal justice system, police, and all public officials to do their jobs at the highest standard.

Approach

People must take responsibility for the crimes they commit. We should focus on rehabilitation programs to correct harmful behavior before resorting to locking people up. When that is not a viable option, jails should be used for the most dangerous and repeat offenders. We must also offer resources that will prepare incarcerated people for a successful reentry to society so they are less likely to reoffend. People suffering from mental illness and addiction who are accused of crimes should be given compassionate treatment, not jail time, when treatment can prevent them from reoffending.

Funds saved from imprisoning fewer people must be invested in housing, education, healthcare, and job training to provide stability to vulnerable communities — and help end the cycle of crime. Solving the underlying causes of crime will take a regional, state, and national effort. It will also take time to transform communities to the point crime is a less appealing option. Until then, we can’t forget about the victims of crime, whose trauma must be addressed.

Accountability

Trust in our criminal justice system depends on accountability for law enforcement. Police who abuse their power and cause great harm should face consequences. Voters have the right to elect prosecutors and judges who will keep residents safe. As we invest public funds in rehabilitation and social programs to keep people out of jail, each program must be held accountable for success. Results must be measured and data must be transparent. We should only spend resources on what works.

Vision for Future

Imagine a San Francisco where all residents feel safe. Imagine a well-run city where a diverse population of families and small businesses can thrive. This vision is possible when we realize that lasting public safety depends on more than the number of people we arrest, prosecute, and put in jail. A long history of systemic racism must end. We must invest in effective mental health and homeless services so police officers do not have to act as front-line social workers. The ultimate way to stop crime is to create an equitable society where education, healthcare, housing and employment are accessible to all.

Board Of Directors

President: Karina Veláquez

Vice President: Eric Chang

Secretary: Lily Ho

Treasurer: Everest Mwamba

Director: Frank Noto

Director: Stephanie Lehman

Director: Marlene Tran

Director: Hatun Noguera

Director: Paulina Fayer

Director: Susan Fisch