Safe & Just Communities Summit

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Elevating local voices and leaders for a safer and stronger future.

April 14, 2026

National Urban League Headquarters

117 West 125th St., Harlem, New York, NY

Join changemakers from across the country for an impactful day of learning and collaboration at a critical moment for our communities. The Safe & Just Communities Summit brings together advocates, policymakers, and civic leaders committed to building communities that are safer, fairer, and more responsive to the realities people are facing right now. Amid growing challenges around immigration enforcement, public safety, civil rights, and democratic participation, this summit offers space to discuss lessons learned and emerging practices.

To view the Summit agenda with featured speakers, please register here.

The recordings and resources from the 2023 Safe and Just Communities Summit are available at the links below.

2023 Safe and Just Communities Summit

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    Resources
    Find resources* shared by Summit speakers, panelists & moderators
  • John Jay Campus interior
    Agenda
    Find details on Summit panels & speakers
  • Panel at the Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Effort
    Recordings
    Find recordings of the 2023 plenary and panel sessions
  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice
    Future of Public Safety Initiative
    Future of Public Safety Initiative
    Find details on reshaping policy, programs, & budgets
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*The resources do not reflect the views of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the National Urban League or any Summit sponsors/partners & should not be considered an endorsement of these materials.