Justice Not Jails Spokane

12/23/2025

Join Justice Not Jails to prepare yourself for this 2026 legislative season! You do not need a law degree to understand how decisions get made in Washington.

This free, in-person workshop breaks down how a bill becomes a law, how to use leg.wa.gov, and how to talk directly with lawmakers.

January 3, 11am - 4pm. Free lunch. Free childcare. Real conversation.

RSVP: https://KnowTheLegislativeProcess.eventbrite.com
Questions? Reach out! [email protected] | 509-919-6939

Join our free workshop to learn how laws are made and how you can get involved!

10/29/2023

*TODAY* Join us and the Justice Not Jails campaign as we talk to voters about the importance of saying NO to Measure 1 this fall! No experience necessary, training and food provided. Register now at bit.ly/jnjcanvassing

10/27/2023

Join us this Sunday, Oct. 29th, for another lively and engaging canvassing event!

Our recent community canvassing events have been amazing! Speak to the Spokane community about voting against Measure 1, a proposition aimed at raising the sales tax to build a new jail.

RSVP for paid canvassing positions by visiting "Take Action" at bit.ly/jnjcanvassing

10/20/2023

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 21, for another lively and engaging canvassing event!

Our recent community canvassing event on Sunday was a success! We came together to speak to the Spokane community about voting against Measure 1, a proposition aimed at raising the sales tax to build a new jail.

RSVP for paid canvassing positions by visiting "Take Action" at bit.ly/jnjcanvassing

10/19/2023

Phonebank Event Tonight: October 19TH, 2023 5:30 - 8 PM
Community Building: 35 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA
Come together to Say NO to Measure 1. Sign up for paid canvassing or to become a volunteer. Food and beverages provided. SIGN UP HERE: www.bit.ly/jnjcanvassing

Check out our Upcoming events:

Phonebanks
Thu Oct 19, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Tue Oct 24, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Thu Nov 2, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Mon Nov 6, 5:30pm-8:00pm

Door Knocking:
Sat Oct 21, 10:00am-2:00pm
Sun Oct 29, 11:00am-3:00pm
Sat Nov 4, 10:00am-2:00pm

10/19/2023

is back!

Join us for the 2nd Vote for Survival Festival -- A FREE and ALL AGES community event!

Enjoy LIVE MUSIC, VOTER EDUCATION, and KIDS ZONE on October 22, 2023, 12-9pm at the Central Spokane Public Library in downtown.

VFS Fest is a non-partisan, low barrier community event that brings together local and regional musicians, artists, and community organizations to foster a safe and encouraging community space where voting and asking questions about voting are accessible, understandable, and welcoming in order to increase voter engagement among younger, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ folks.

Everyone should be able to reimagine Spokane, not just those in power. Reimagine Spokane by voting with your values!

This event is co-presented by Asians for Collective Liberation in Spokane, Spectrum Center Spokane, and Have You Heard!? Live. For more information, visit
reimaginespokane.us

10/18/2023

https://www.vera.org/a-toolkit-for-jail-decarceration-in-your-community

Vera works closely with government and civic leaders to urgently build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen communities.

10/18/2023

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/aug/30/spokane-county-must-explain-that-17-billion-sales-/

The decision comes after jail opponents earlier this month filed a petition in Superior Court, hoping to force Spokane County to provide voters with a more thorough description of Measure 1.