"[3] One SURJ tactic is deep canvassing, using the power of personal narrative in lengthy non-judgmental conversations to build white support for racial justice.
[2] SURJ focuses on “calling in” white people to support racial justice grounded in the vision of Black leaders.
[6] The Louisville chapter encouraged people to speak up about the criminal justice system and challenge assumption of agreement.
[7] Other actions include electoral work, where sheriffs can address reforms in the criminal legal system and mass incarceration.
[12] In the debate over license plate readers, Melissa Cherry from Nashville chapter of SURJ said she was suspicious of private funding for law enforcement with discussion of defunding the police.