What we do
ReImagining Community Safety:
Safety Ecosystem
Join Just Communities Arizona:
Building Arizona’s Safety Ecosystem
We invite community organizations, advocates, leaders, and individuals across Arizona to join Just Communities Arizona in creating a “Safety Ecosystem.” Together, we will redefine safety as safety with others, not from others, centering community and inclusivity to foster a culture where all Arizonans feel valued and secure.

About the Safety Ecosystem
An ecosystem is a complex web of relationships between organisms and their environment. It’s where a diverse set of different entities (plants, animals, soil) come together to form a functional unit where all living things in a particular area are interconnected with their surroundings to grow and thrive.
Just as an ecosystem cannot function if there is only one kind of tree or only one kind of animal, a community cannot function if it only relies on one kind of safety
—punishment.
Safety is more than just avoiding crime. Without enough to eat or a safe place to sleep, true safety is out of reach. If your child is struggling with addiction or facing a mental health crisis, they aren’t safe either. Yet, police and jails can’t address these issues.
True safety is deeply connected to health—both physical and emotional—and to having our basic needs met, such as housing, food, and employment. But at its core, safety is about the relationships we build with others.
JCA is partnering with community organizations and local institutions to create a comprehensive, multi-sector public safety ecosystem—one that is holistic, community-driven, and focused on healing and strengthening relationships.
Our vision is inclusive, welcoming people from all backgrounds, including those representing cultural, economic, and social diversity. This ecosystem will work to break down barriers, bridge divides, and foster healing and resilience across Arizona, building safety through relationships, understanding, and mutual respect.

Goals and Focus Areas
Building Trust and Connection
Enhance connections between residents, organizations, and local leaders to develop a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
Collaborative Safety Practices
Create safety frameworks that prioritize empathy, accountability, and respect.
Inclusive Engagement
Embrace and celebrate Arizona’s diversity by promoting active involvement from all communities.
Community-Led Solutions
Support initiatives that reflect the needs, values, and voices of the people within each community.

Why Join Us?
By joining this initiative, you will help lead and shape a safer, more compassionate Arizona. Your voice and expertise are vital in developing policies, resources, and opportunities that work for everyone, ensuring that safety is reimagined as a shared value. Together, we can lay the groundwork for a community-centered, humane, and inclusive approach to safety.
Become a part of Just Communities Arizona’s Safety Ecosystem.
Let’s work together to ensure safety for all, where everyone can thrive.
To join us, or for more information, please reach out to us at hello@justcomaz.org