▶Take Action: Supporter Checklist◀
▶Take Action: Supporter Checklist◀
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▶Join the #PleadThe8th Movement:List Item 1
The #PleadThe8th Movement demands justice and equality for youth involved in the Florida justice system. Support our cause and get our newsletters!
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▶JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP:
Join our Facebook Group: Connect with us here to stay informed.
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▶FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:List Item 3
✅ We can advocate for change by following, posting, and tweeting at lawmakers on social media. Many lawmakers utilize Twitter and you can use this platform to voice your concerns. Share posts to remind lawmakers that we demand justice and equality.
▶Make sure you’re following us on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and especially Twitter to stay updated. @pleadthe8th
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▶SHARE OUR POSTS:
Share Our Posts: Help us spread the word by sharing our posts at least once a week. 🔃
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▶Talk About Us:
Tell your friends, family, and anyone you meet about our cause and why it matters.
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▶Volunteer Your Skills
Any skill or time you offer is crucial—help us grow by volunteering.
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▶Refer Volunteers:
Know someone who needs volunteer hours? As a 501(c)(3) organization, volunteering with us can count towards their goals.
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▶Attend Court Hearings:
If there’s a court hearing near you, showing up can make a big difference in demonstrating public interest and support.
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▶Educate Yourself About Lawmakers:
Find out who represents you. Understanding who your lawmakers are and how the legislative process works is essential for effective advocacy.
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▶Vote:
You must exercise your right to vote and vote smart. We can influence policy changes by voting for leaders aligned with justice reform.
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▶Share Your Story with Us:
If you or a loved one has been affected by juvenile justice issues, tell us your story. We want to hear and share it. www.pleadthe8th.com/blog
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▶Write to the Media:
If you have a story to tell about your loved one’s experience with the justice system, write about it to local or national media.
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▶Contact Your Lawmakers:
Write letters, make phone calls, or send emails to your lawmakers about the changes you want to see. 📞📨📞📨
FIND YOUR LEGISLATORS:
1. www.myfloridahouse.gov
2. www.flsenate.gov
Nothing will change in the Florida criminal justice system if we do not speak out. ▶You can take action by sending emails and calling your local Legislators to request their support in criminal justice reform or to educate them on issues.
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▶Join Us in Tallahassee:
Come with us to legislative sessions and help push for the laws we need reformed.
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▶Attend Events:
Attend events or legislative delegation meetings where lawmakers are present. Interacting with them is crucial to our cause.
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▶Create Awareness Videos:
Make videos about the injustices your loved one faced and post them online. Tag us!
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▶Round Up at Walmart and Kroger:
When shopping, choose to round up your purchase to support our cause—select PleadThe8th as your charity at checkout.
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▶Start a Fundraiser:
Use Facebook or Instagram to start a fundraiser for us. It’s easy and can really help amplify our efforts.??
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▶Donate Directly:
Every donation helps us keep fighting for justice. Several ways to donate are available through our website. www.pleadthe8th.com/donate
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▶Grab Some Gear:
Get some PleadThe8th gear which 100% supports & brings awareness to our cause.
Your elected officials need to hear from you. Whether it is a formal letter, a quick postcard, an email, or Twitter post policymakers depend on receiving information and guidance from their constituents and other citizens.
How to
Take Action
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Contact your legislators!
- Call & email your local House Representative.
- Call & email your local Senator.
- Make an appointment to meet with House Rep and/or Senator.
- Share our posts on social media or other posts about criminal justice reform.
- Share our fact sheets or proposed bill with Legislatures.
- Attend Legislative Delegation meetings in your county.
- Reach out to Legislators on the Criminal Justice Committee.
- Reach out to Legislators that have supported criminal justice bills in the past.
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Write Letters to the Editor of your local newspaper.
- Letters to the editor are great advocacy tools. After you contact your elected officials, sending letters to the editor can achieve other advocacy goals because they reach a large audience and are read by elected officials.
- Make it personal.
- Send letters to weekly community newspapers.
- Include your contact information.
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Social Media
- Social media is a great tool to use to advocate for your cause.
- Most Legislators are active on Twitter and other social media platforms.
- Tweet & tag to remind them that change is needed and that we demand justice.
- Share posts from us and others fighting for criminal justice reform.
- Use our Resources page to find other organizations supporting criminal justice reform.
- Share facts to educate and bring awareness to others.
Find your local Senator or Representative here:
Nothing will change if WE do not take action!
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A bill starts from an IDEA. This can come from anyone.
- You must present your idea to Legislators.
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Establishing relationships with your elected officials is a vital part of creating long lasting change.
- Research your Legislator.
- A well-written, personal letter or email is an invaluable way to make your voice heard.
- Meet and/or call your legislators to discuss what matters to you.
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Attend local Legislative Delegation Meetings, town hall meetings, lobby day, call, email, or schedule a meeting to voice your idea.
- Check your local county website for dates of meetings or check social media.
- Visit the
1000 Friends of Florida website for list of upcoming meetings.
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Legislators must sponsor your bill idea, draft, and introduce the bill for the upcoming session.
- The bill can be a new idea or a previous bill that did not pass that you'd like them to support and introduce.
Youth Incarceration in Florida
Read court rulings and more about the injustices youth face in Florida.
Read more about the injustices youth face in the criminal justice system across the United States.
Your Support Matters
A gift today helps us fight for kids without a voice.
Pleadthe8th
is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed under the law.
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