CLUE-SB is a network of interfaith community leaders and members organized to address the root causes of local economic and social injustices to those marginalized in Santa Barbara County.
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CLUE’s Criminal Justice Workgroup advocates to eliminate causes of criminal injustice in our County, advance humane treatment of people enmeshed in our criminal justice system, secure improved monitoring of services provided in the jail healthcare contract, and prioritize community-based alternatives to reduce the need for law enforcement intervention. Stepping Up Initiative Team in seeking to reduce the number of people with mental illness in our county jail and to provide alternative community housing and treatment.
CLUE’s Housing Justice Workgroup advocates for affordable community-controlled housing, the protection of renters and mortgage-holders from displacement and unfair eviction, and supports efforts at rent stabilization.
CLUE’s Environmental Justice Workgroup advocates for policies and regulations to mitigate human activities that pose threats to our environment and the Earth’s climate. We partner with local environmental organizations and mobilize faith communities to protect those most at risk from the effects of environmental degradation. provided in the jail healthcare contract, and prioritize community-based alternatives to reduce the need for law enforcement intervention.
CLUE SB seeks equal rights and protection for immigrants by speaking up boldly, by demanding equal treatment, and by working for needed change.
The Religious Society of Friends, (Quakers) have a long tradition of active engagement in peace and social justice movements. Along with others, Quakers have been in the in the forefront of movements including: the abolition of slavery, civil rights, indigenous rights, women’s suffrage, LGBTQ+ rights, environmentalism, and ending wars and militarization. This engagement arises from the Quakers’ core belief that there is “that of God” in all of creation. Quaker faith calls on its members to engage for the compassionate treatment of others. Though some progress has been made, Quakers are keenly aware that the goals of these movements have not been fully reached. Quakers believe in “continuing
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