A Movement By Us, For Us
Platform for Change 2.0 is a community-driven vision for systemic change in Spokane…one that embraces a holistic approach to community safety and wellness. We believe Spokane deserves a just, compassionate, and effective safety and wellness network. So we're building it together. Since 2020, people with lived experience, research-based knowledge, and systems expertise have come together to shape this vision.
Our Platform at a Glance
Police Accountability
Spokane deserves a system where police are held accountable to the communities they serve. We’re advocating for increased transparency, stronger oversight, and policies that promote justice, fairness, and respect for all. Police accountability isn’t just a goal, it’s a necessity for ensuring the safety of every Spokane resident.
Invest in Our Community
Community safety and wellness starts with community investment. We must prioritize mental health services, affordable housing, youth programs, and resources that uplift and empower our community. By investing in Spokane’s people, we build a more resilient, supportive, and thriving community for everyone.
Transform the Criminal Legal System
The criminal legal system is broken, and we need to transform it. We’re calling for restorative justice, decarceration, and a shift away from punitive measures, and toward healing, rehabilitation, and prevention. Everyone deserves a chance to rebuild their life, and we must address the root causes of incarceration like racism, poverty, addiction, and mental health issues with compassion and care.
Why It Matters
The Platform for Change is a community-led movement to build a safer, healthier Spokane by expanding how we think about community safety and looking beyond “crime” to the unmet needs and root causes of criminalized behavior.
The Platform for Change elevates the organizations, trusted messengers, and resources already doing the work, making them more visible, better connected, and easier for the community to access.
By centering community voices and building on existing resources, the Platform for Change strengthens what’s already working and positions our community to exercise the collective power needed to coordinate a more equitable and holistic path forward for everyone.
Join the Movement
The Platform for Change is a community-driven movement for systemic change in Spokane. One that embraces a holistic approach to community safety and wellness. We believe Spokane deserves a just, compassionate, and effective safety and wellness network. So we’re building it together. Since 2020, organizations, people with lived experience, research-based knowledge, and systems expertise have come together to shape this vision.
Partner With Us
Are you an organization, business, or group aligned with our values? Let’s team up to build a safer, more just Spokane together.
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Stay in the loop on campaign news, policy wins, and ways to get involved. We’ll keep it timely and worth your inbox space.
Volunteer Opportunities
From canvassing to community events, there’s a role for every skill set and schedule. Lend your time to a cause that needs you.
Facilitate a Town Hall
Help us bring this conversation to your neighborhood. We’ll provide the tools and support to host a town hall in your community.
Draft, Comment, or Review Policy
Have expertise or lived experience to share? Help shape the policies that will define this platform’s real-world impact.
Register for Events, Workshops & Trainings
Build skills, connect with neighbors, and deepen your understanding of the issues at upcoming sessions across Spokane.
Share the Platform
The more people who know about this work, the stronger it becomes. Help spread the word with your friends, family, and networks.
