About

A Western New York coalition for life, dignity, and justice.

The coalition brings together community, religious, social justice, and individual voices to oppose capital punishment through education, advocacy, and public witness.

Photo Courtesy Glenn E. Murray, Attorney, Buffalo

We respect the need for accountability. We reject execution as the answer.

The coalition is moved by the inhumanity of capital punishment and by a commitment to human rights and dignity. Its work helps the public understand the spiritual, moral, individual, and community toll of the death penalty.

Partners And Supporters

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Death Penalty Action

A national partner working to stop executions and abolish the death penalty through advocacy, education, and action.

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Back to Basics Outreach Ministries logo

Back to Basics Outreach Ministries

A Buffalo nonprofit creating hope and empowering change with youth, adults, and families.

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Buffalo Peacemakers

Community peacemakers centered on dignity, listening, youth support, and violence prevention.

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Stop the Violence Coalition

Community organizations working together to make neighborhoods safer and respond to local needs.

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St. Joseph University Parish Social Justice Committee logo

St. Joseph University Parish Social Justice Committee

A faith-rooted social justice committee committed to education and action.

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WNYers Against Gun Violence

A regional organization focused on gun violence awareness, prevention, education, and legislation.

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Indivisible

A civic movement supporting peaceful democratic action and a more humane America.

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The Abolitionist Action Committee

A national network advancing public education and nonviolent action for alternatives to the death penalty.

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Pax Christi WNY

A Catholic peace and justice movement rooted in Gospel nonviolence, working through prayer, study, and action for disarmament, reconciliation, justice, human rights, and care for creation.

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