AFSC in the News… How to Win Frienemies and Influence People (on Social Media) 31 Aug 201831 Aug 2018 Note: This blog originally appeared on The Opportunity Agenda's 'Insights' page on August 21, 2018. Earlier this year, the Arizona office of the American Friends Service Committee had an interesting episode involving…
News & Updates… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AFSC-AZ Statement Regarding Southwest Key’s Detention of Immigrant Children 29 Jun 2018 Press Contact: Joe Watson Phone: 602.383.4155 Tucson, Arizona – June 29, 2019 – Over the past 27 years, the work of American Friends Service Committee-Arizona (AFSC-AZ) to reduce the criminal…
Blog… How Do You Define Justice & Safety in Your Community? 30 May 20184 Jun 2018 To help shift the narrative locally about violence, AFSC-Arizona, in collaboration with Common Justice, hosted a screening and conversation on harm, accountability, and safety on May 17. The screening included…
Blog… You Have the Right to Remain Silent (And Other Tips for Talking to the Media) 29 May 201829 May 2018 A few months ago, a journalist and old college friend of mine asked if he could interview me for a profile in the monthly lifestyle magazine, PHOENIX. I was reluctant,…
Blog… Some Advice for Our Friends On the Criminal Punishment Beat 21 May 201830 May 2018 Reporters from local and national media often reach out to AFSC-Arizona for comments on trends and legislation related to our criminal punishment system. But they also ask us to connect…
Blog… The Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act is a Life Saver: Public Health Approach Promises Better Results 22 Jan 201811 May 2018 January 22, 2018 Phoenix, AZ. Today, Governor Doug Ducey will call a special session to address the opioid crisis in Arizona. If passed, the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act would provide…
AFSC in the News… Ducey’s 911 “Good Samaritan” Proposal is a Responsible Solution to the Ongoing Opioid Crisis 6 Oct 201711 May 2018 AFSC-AZ is proud to partner with behavioral health providers, public health organizations, county governments, and others to promote public health solutions to address addiction without criminalization. Read the statement below…
