National Basketball Social Justice Coalition

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As Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, we’re spotlighting innovative safety programs connecting people in crisis to ...
05/30/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, we’re spotlighting innovative safety programs connecting people in crisis to the care they need.

Across the country, 130+ alternative response programs are helping divert individuals from the justice system and toward the right support.

Learn more about the 12 Million Calls Initiative–advancing solutions that put care before punishment–at the link in the bio.

From lived experience to leading change.JUMP Leader Jayden Hernandez (BOS) recently co-authored an op-ed with fellow ad...
05/20/2026

From lived experience to leading change.

JUMP Leader Jayden Hernandez (BOS) recently co-authored an op-ed with fellow advocates on why it’s critical for policymakers to Raise the Age for youth under 21 in the justice system.

“Rehabilitation works. When we are given support, education, and opportunity, we thrive. When we are locked away and labeled as criminals, we are pushed further from the futures we deserve.”

🔗 Read the full piece in the bio.

One year later, and the impact continues. In 2025, .community and teamed up with and to host an expungement clinic at...
05/18/2026

One year later, and the impact continues.

In 2025, .community and teamed up with and to host an expungement clinic at , supporting nearly 2,000 people in clearing their records and moving forward.

For many, a second chances means real access to jobs, housing, and stability.

Swipe to see the stories behind the numbers. ➡️

✅ Two head coaches. ✅ Two great leaders. ✅ Two board members!Congrats to Coaches Bickerstaff and Mosley on an incredibl...
05/01/2026

✅ Two head coaches.
✅ Two great leaders.
✅ Two board members!

Congrats to Coaches Bickerstaff and Mosley on an incredible playoff series!

📖 Read the full article at the link in the bio.

Through the JUMP Leadership Accelerator (JLA), NBA Teams, , and , with the support of , are empowering the next generati...
04/30/2026

Through the JUMP Leadership Accelerator (JLA), NBA Teams, , and , with the support of , are empowering the next generation of changemakers—helping them build careers at the intersection of sports business, public policy, and social impact. 
 
JLA includes three components:

🏀 The Assist (8‑week rotations with an NBA team and a local advocacy organization)

📚 The Academy, (JLA’s signature 9-month policy training)

💫 The Advance (opportunities to participate in milestone moments like NBA All‑Star Weekend and Horizons Summit)
 
Swipe to meet our inaugural cohort of JUMP Leaders and see second chances in action!
 

TOMORROW, join the and for the Second Chance Summit: Rebounding Into Promise. 🏀✨ A day focused on opportunity, access,...
04/24/2026

TOMORROW, join the and for the Second Chance Summit: Rebounding Into Promise. 🏀✨
 
A day focused on opportunity, access, and what is possible when communities invest in second chances.
 
➡️ Scroll to see the incredible community resource orgs and speakers participating in tomorrow’s event—and doing the work to support reentry and build pathways forward.
 
Ready to be part of the conversation and the solution? 🔗 Register now with the link in the bio.
 

04/11/2026

It’s almost game time! Hear more about today’s Social Impact Summit from Senior Advisor and Founding Board member Dwane Casey and Pistons Community & Social Responsibility Coordinator Faith Sheffield. 🎙️

Join the conversation today to hear directly from community leaders, access resources, and join the movement for second chances. 🗣️

📍 10AM to 3PM at Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.

04/11/2026

We all make progress when people are given a fair chance to move forward. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿

Join us 10AM to 3PM at Henry Ford Performance Center for the one-stop event with on-site resources for record relief, employment, housing, wellness, and more. 📋

Creating real pathways to ! Georgia’s legislature passed second chance measures that remove barriers to jobs, housing, ...
04/10/2026

Creating real pathways to ! Georgia’s legislature passed second chance measures that remove barriers to jobs, housing, and opportunity.

🔗 Go to GJP.org to learn more!

Nearly 1 in 3 people have a criminal record, which can cause lifelong barriers to opportunity. Expungement can open door...
04/10/2026

Nearly 1 in 3 people have a criminal record, which can cause lifelong barriers to opportunity. Expungement can open doors to employment, housing, and education—advancing second chances to build safer communities for all.

Join the and Saturday, April 11 9AM - 1PM at FedExForum for the Erase & Elevate Expungement Clinic and Community Resource Fair. The free public event will create second chances by helping individuals clear eligible records and providing community members with the essential resources needed to thrive.

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