Legislative Work

Partnership for Safety and Justice works with the Oregon Legislature as one avenue toward criminal justice reform. Since 1999, our staff and members have created a well worn path to Salem to educate state legislators and to bring about change.

Read our 2011 legislative agenda.

Want to get involved? One of the best ways to educate our communities and legislators is by engaging in the legislative process. Attend a town hall, or schedule a meeting with your legislator. Check out these helpful messaging points for our 2011 legislative agenda to prevent cuts to victims services and limit corrections spending.

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Earned Time amendments in Senate Bill 1007, passed the House with 37 votes in favor and 23 opposed. The bill now awaits the Governor's signature.
Jake Horowitz from the Pew Center will be at PSU on Tuesday, February 16th (3:30pm) to talk about what other states are doing to improve public safety and save taxpayer dollars.