@creative_acts

Creative Acts is a social justice organization addressing some of our most pressing justice issues through the transformative power of the Arts.

 Los Angeles, CA
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Joined May 2018
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Police violence is a systemic problem in the US – and it happens on a scale far greater than other wealthy nations. Is this how police in the "land of the free" should treat civilians?
Graph showing that US police kill far more civilians annually than any other wealthy country

ALT Graph showing that US police kill far more civilians annually than any other wealthy country

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60% of women in jails under local control have not been convicted of a crime and are awaiting trial. Is tearing legally innocent women away from their families really helping anyone?
Pie chart showing that 60% of women in jails under local control have not been convicted of a crime and are awaiting trial.

ALT Pie chart showing that 60% of women in jails under local control have not been convicted of a crime and are awaiting trial.

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People experiencing cycles of incarceration and release are more likely to be homeless. And, being homeless makes formerly incarcerated people more likely to be arrested and incarcerated again, thanks to policies that criminalize homelessness. It’s a revolving door.
Graph showing how the revolving door of prison contributes to homelessness.

ALT Graph showing how the revolving door of prison contributes to homelessness.

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The US has the highest incarceration rate of any independent democracy on earth. The data is clear: mass incarceration is deeply ingrained in the identity of the US. prisonpolicy.org/global/2024…
Graph showing that the US has a higher incarceration rate than any founding NATO countries.

ALT Graph showing that the US has a higher incarceration rate than any founding NATO countries.

Graph showing that the US has a higher incarceration rate than any founding NATO countries.

ALT Graph showing that the US has a higher incarceration rate than any founding NATO countries.

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The HIV rate in prison is 3x the US rate. Most states also still criminalize HIV & there are concerning gaps in testing policies across the country. It’s time for the carceral system to get serious about public health interventions for this vulnerable population. #HIVTestingDay
Graph showing that the number of people in state and federal prisons with HIV has been declining since 1991, but the overall current rate is still 3x the total US rate.

ALT Graph showing that the number of people in state and federal prisons with HIV has been declining since 1991, but the overall current rate is still 3x the total US rate.

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This #PrideMonth we're sharing statistics that showcase the horrific treatment that the LGBTQ+ community face when it comes to solitary confinement. Source: @PrisonPolicy
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Right now, nearly half a million people in this country are locked up in jail pretrial.
Slice of a pie chart showing that 653,000 people are in jail – most have not yet been tried in court.

ALT Slice of a pie chart showing that 653,000 people are in jail – most have not yet been tried in court.

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AWE@ARealityEvent20 Jun 2024
“Can Virtual Reality Transform The Prison System”? Was the hypothetical question asked by @Creative_Acts an art therapy organization that works with people who are imprisoned in the California Correctional System. #AWE2024 #xr #vr #incarceration #impact
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AWE@ARealityEvent20 Jun 2024
The answer is yes, using #VR to help incarcerated people imagine a world beyond the prison walls @creative_acts is making prisons safer, getting people out of solitary confinement, and returning people to their communities with the skills they need to stay free! #awe2024
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We love the work they do
Creative Acts@creative_acts20 Jun 2024
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Digital LA@DigitalLA20 Jun 2024
XR Women awards at AWE: - Amy Hedrick of @cleanboxtech wins Innovation Award 2024 - Sonya Haskins win Real World Impact. @sonyahaskins spoke on our Esports panel in 2020. @dulce303 won Innovation Award in 2022, has spoken at our events @XRWomenGlobal @ARealityEvent #AWE2024
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This #Juneteenth we’re celebrating Black history and demanding an end to the increasing efforts to erase it. The only way we can create a more just and equitable country is by reckoning with the legacy of racism and slavery together. ✊🏿 Let's dig in today. benjerrys.co/3XrKYrm
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Santa Cruz County jails collect mentally ill and fail to provide care, says a civil grand jury smdailyjournal.com/news/stat… via @smdailyjournal

Santa Cruz County jails collect mentally ill and fail to provide care, says a civil grand jury

Last week, a Santa Cruz County civil grand jury released a report exploring mental health care in county jails. It alleges that corrections staff abuses the use of solitary confinement

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AWE@ARealityEvent18 Jun 2024
Can't attend AWE USA 2024?🥲 Here's the complete walkthrough of the Expo Hall 🔽 hubs.li/Q02Cm0Mb0

AWE USA 2024 - Expo & Playground Walkthrough

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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AWE@ARealityEvent19 Jun 2024
Creative Resilience Trusting Your Artistic Voice in a Changing industry kicks off with a recognition of #juneteenth & introductions of panelists @estellatse @Kevo @badchickstudios
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A reminder this #Juneteenth: The criminal legal system controls more than 5.7 million people. Incarceration is just one piece of the puzzle – there are millions of people who are left stripped of complete freedom even after release.
Pie chart showing that 2.9 million people are on probation, 1.9 million are in correctional facilities, and 798,000 are on parole.

ALT Pie chart showing that 2.9 million people are on probation, 1.9 million are in correctional facilities, and 798,000 are on parole.

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AWE@ARealityEvent18 Jun 2024
AWE Pre-party is packed! Welcome everyone! #Awe2024
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53 years ago today, President Nixon declared the #WarOnDrugs. Over half a century later, the consequences are still felt, especially by Black people and other people of color. Punitive drug policies have devastated communities without making us safer. vera.org/news/fifty-years-ag…

Fifty Years Ago Today, President Nixon Declared the War on Drugs

Today, police make more than 1.5 million drug arrests each year , and about 550,000 of those are for cannabis offenses alone. Almost 500,000 people are…

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AWE@ARealityEvent17 Jun 2024
Preparations for tomorrow are looking good. Registration and Early Badge Pickup is opening soon. #AWE2024
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This week, millions across the US are under a sweltering heat dome. Heat waves are especially deadly for incarcerated people, as prisons are not equipped to handle these environmental emergencies – which will only get worse because of climate change. prisonpolicy.org/blog/2023/0…
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