Issue Area: Ongoing Work
As part of our commitment to support the most vulnerable among us, the Office of Government Relations advocates for rights for those living with disabilities, and for restoring and empowering communities affected by the U.S. criminal justice system. We also support our non-U.S. dioceses and Anglican Communion partners through advocating to the U.S. government for policies designed to promote peace and justice everywhere.
Learn more below about some of our ongoing areas of focus and how you can take action to help.
What we’re working on
Preventing gun violence
The Episcopal Church is a proponent of gun safety and gun reform. We advocate for a wide variety of reasonable measures the U.S. can take to reduce gun violence, such as gun registration and permit requirements, background check improvements, and funding for research to prevent gun violence.
Resources
Protecting democracy
As a church, we emphasize advocating for voting rights as well as election engagement.
Resources
Disability rights
The Episcopal Church is committed to working for accessibility and civil rights for people with disabilities. We support the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, transportation, and public and private spaces. An essential part of this advocacy is advocating for proper treatment and accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the criminal justice system.
Partner resources
Find additional resources and information below from The Episcopal Church and other organizations with whom we partner in the areas of protecting democracy, disability rights, and ending gun violence.
Contact the Office of Government Relations
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