The recent election outcomes have left many of us feeling uncertain and discouraged. From the national landscape to local ballot measures, we’re seeing shifts that threaten the progress we’ve worked so hard to achieve in areas like rehabilitation, accountability, and community safety. The results of ballot initiatives including Proposition 36, which we opposed, signal a return to approaches that prioritize punishment over healing, with impacts that touch all of us—those who have been harmed, those who are healing, and the families who walk with them every step of the way.
At GRIP Training Institute, we want our community to know that we see you. Whether you’re grieving, frustrated, or uncertain about what comes next, all of these feelings are real, and we honor them. This moment reminds us why our mission to end cycles of violence and promote healing is so essential. We are steadfast in our commitment to teaching accountability and empathy. We know from experience that transformation isn’t a quick or linear journey, but a series of steps that require resilience, compassion, and an unwavering belief in each person’s humanity.
Though the path forward may feel challenging, our resolve is strong. We have been here in times when justice seemed distant, when the idea of transformation felt unpopular or impossible, and we will remain here, working tirelessly for a world where healing and accountability are at the heart of public safety. GRIP was founded on the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to change and to be part of a safer, more compassionate community.
Thank you for being with us, for believing in this mission, and for helping us continue this work. We hold each other up with love, knowing that, together, we are stronger, more resilient, and more determined than ever to move forward.
