Conservatives for Criminal Justice Initiative

We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte. Our thoughts are with her loved ones and the community mourning this devastating loss.

In moments like these, it is natural for calls for more policing to dominate headlines. But public safety requires more than enforcement alone — it requires ensuring that stakeholders at every level have the resources they need to effectively respond when mental health crises arise.

North Carolina must invest in comprehensive mental health infrastructure, crisis intervention, and community-based support systems. By equipping first responders, service providers, and community organizations with the tools and training they need, we can prevent crises from escalating into tragedy.

Justice is not only about accountability after harm is done — it is also about building the systems that keep people safe and prevent violence before it happens.

Building a Safer North Carolina: How CCJI Supports Community Safety and Economic Strength in 2024

Building a Safer Future: How Conservatives for Criminal Justice Initiative Supports Community Security and Economic Strength in North Carolina in 2024 North Carolinians want to feel safe. They want to feel secure in their communities, their children to be safe at school, and have trust in the institutions that they expect to keep them safe. Conservatives for Criminal Justice Initiative was founded to support policies that are crucial in expanding....