JUSTICE AFTER ATROCITY NETWORK
Our Story
Welcome to the organization of concerned scholars and activists devoted to discerning and influencing the legacies of large-scale violence. We hope that the Justice After Atrocity Network will amplify our collective voices in search of a just and fair society.
The Network emerged from a conference we organized in 2017 dealing with the aftermath of historical and contemporary injustice. We felt then, and even more so now, that the proliferation of large-scale violence and its unstable aftermaths are urgent matters requiring the scrutiny and commitment of observers and activists.
Like other networks, we seek to plan, participate, and promote gatherings, scholarship, and professional appointments relating to all areas of justice. For us, that has meant conferences, panel presentations, a monthly newsletter, and the commitment of the MAHGS program at Kean University. As we continue to expand and grow in other areas, we hope this group will serve as a counterforce that will restore faith in the power of justice in the aftermath of atrocity. You can view previous editions of the newsletter by clicking on the navigation bar at the top right of your screen.
This Month in the Network
As this month ends we are deeply saddened by the recent verdict given by the Lousiville grand jury responsible for trying the three police officers involved in the Breonna Taylor shooting. As we have made space in our network over the last few months to reflect on the senseless killing of Breonna Taylor, and the many other victims of police aggression and brutality, we had hoped for and expected justice for these losses. In light of this frustrating and damning time, we would like to again dedicate our online exhibit and resource section to information that supports social justice. In this edition of the JAAN Newsletter, you will also find information on conferences, professional appointments, recent scholarship, and historical events. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter at the bottom of this page and help us grow our organization.
To read more about Breonna Taylor, click here.
To help support the ACLU in their fight for social justice, click here.
To learn more about institutional racism, click here.
To listen to NPR's "On Point" podcast about racism in 2020, click here.
Contact
The Justice After Atrocity Network is maintained by a small group of scholars and activists. We do everything from the research behind the newsletter to the promotion of gatherings and professional appointments. If you need to contact us, or are interested in being part of the larger network feel free to send us an email! You can also click on the links to follow us on social media, or explore the University program we are affiliated with.
Justice After Atrocity Network
Our mission is to provide a platform for those concerned with the global legacies of large-scale, collective violence, oppression, and atrocity against vulnerable communities and who wish to share recent news, critical observations, and opportunities.
