About Us
Turning Pain Into Purpose – Developing the Path to Justice
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The DJT Justice Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to driving meaningful change in the fight for social justice, police reform, and mental health crisis intervention. Founded in honor of Darius Jerrell Tarver, our mission is to turn grief into action—advocating for justice, demanding accountability, and ensuring that no family suffers in silence.
Inspired by the principles of non-violence and peaceful resistance, we stand on the shoulders of civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as we push forward in the pursuit of equity, reform, and systemic change.
We are a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting ONE STANDARD of justice—where every individual, regardless of race, religion, national origin, or gender, is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. Through education, advocacy, and policy reform, we equip communities with the tools to understand qualified immunity, navigate legal systems, and access the resources necessary to fight against police brutality and injustice.
Our goal is to spearhead legislative change at both the state and federal levels, ensuring that justice is not just an ideal but a reality for all.
Educate, Advocate, and Reform
Reform: Changing the System
The way mental health crises are handled in America is fundamentally broken. Too often, individuals experiencing crises are met with force instead of care. We advocate for the establishment of dedicated mental health crisis centers—places that are neither hospitals nor jails—where people can receive treatment rather than being arrested or killed.
Community Outreach: Empowering People
We believe that true change begins with empowered communities. By providing access to education, legal resources, and support networks, we help individuals understand their rights and take meaningful action. When people are equipped with knowledge, they become powerful agents of change.
Define, Demand, and Enact Policy: Turning Voices into Action
Protests and movements without clear demands often lose momentum. At DJT Justice Network, we work to define actionable policies, demand accountability, and enact real legislative change. We bring people together, tell the stories that need to be heard, and fight for solutions that lead to lasting justice.
Community Voter & Justice Empowerment
- Purpose: Educate the community on the importance of voting, especially in local and state elections, and how voting impacts policies on mental health and policing.
- Features:
- Guest speakers (activists, civil rights attorneys, local leaders).
- Workshops on voter registration and understanding voting rights.
- Live testimonials from families impacted by police brutality and mental health crises.
- Outcome: Demonstrates your commitment to empowering Black voters and creating systemic change.
“Justice and the Ballot” Town Hall
- Purpose: Educate the community on the importance of voting, especially in local and state elections, and how voting impacts policies on mental health and policing.
- Features:
- Guest speakers (activists, civil rights attorneys, local leaders).
- Workshops on voter registration and understanding voting rights.
- Live testimonials from families impacted by police brutality and mental health crises.
- Outcome: Demonstrates your commitment to empowering Black voters and creating systemic change.
Mental Health Awareness Walk/Rally
- Purpose: Advocate for justice reform and highlight the connection between mental health crises and policing issues.
- Features:
- A walk/rally with signs promoting mental health and voting rights.
- Free mental health resources distributed during the event.
- A voter registration tent staffed with volunteers.
- Outcome: Mobilizes the community, demonstrates activism, and garners media attention.
Black Voter Advocacy Day
- Purpose: A day of action to encourage voter turnout and advocate for legislative changes.
- Features:
- Organize a phone bank to contact voters and discuss voter rights.
- Letter-writing campaign to elected officials advocating for mental health reforms.
- Educational materials linking voting to issues like police accountability.
- Outcome: Builds measurable engagement and highlights your focus on voter advocacy.
Youth Leadership Workshops
· Purpose: Engage young voters by educating them on the power of civic engagement and activism.
· Features:
o Leadership sessions on organizing and advocacy.
o Peer-led discussions about voting and its impact.
o Interactive activities (mock elections, social media campaigns).
· Outcome: Engages the next generation of voters and shows Black Voters Matter your commitment to long-term community empowerment.
“Music, Justice, and Change” Benefit Concert
- Purpose: Combine entertainment with a powerful message about justice, mental health, and voting rights.
- Features:
- Performances from local artists and spoken word poets.
- Short intermissions for voter education and calls to action.
- Proceeds support the DJT Justice Network’s programs.
- Outcome: Engages a wide audience and showcases your ability to blend culture and activism effectively.
Join the Movement for Kingdom Justice
We cannot do this alone. Stand with us. Speak out. Take action. Together, we will balance the scales of injustice and ensure that no more lives are lost to senseless violence and systemic failures.