Mason 4 Survivors would like to echo the sentiments expressed in the thread released by @knowyourIX, we must acknowledge how survivor narratives have been used to justify the existence of carceral systems and how many survivor orgs still center policing in their programs...

A better future for survivors is one absent of carceral systems…

Carceral feminism has not only expanded police presence and power but hasn’t helped survivors. In fact, it has caused further violence against the Black community and alienated Black survivors from resources that are supposed to aid them… https://transformharm.org/against-carceral-feminism/

Communities of color are already largely under-served by survivor resources, we must do our part to combat oppressive systems that perpetuate white supremacy to create a world that is truly equitable…

We have to take action, and we ask that you do the same. Here are some ways you can help now. Please share other opportunities and resources in this thread!

Please donate if you're able to the following organizations:
MN: @MNFreedomFund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate  

OH: http://paypal.me/columbusfreedomfund

KY: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/