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Since 1990, Mothers for Police Accountability has fought for police accountability, constitutional policing, and justice in Seattle. Join us to create a safer future for our children.
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Mothers is a grass-roots, non-profit that has been healing the Seattle community and holding the justice system accountable for three decades.
Mothers for Police Accountability (MFPA) was founded in 1990 by Rev. Harriett Walden after her sons were brutalized by Seattle police. For over three decades, we’ve been a leading voice for police accountability, constitutional policing, and justice, focusing on improving relations between Black youth and law enforcement. Our mission is to empower the Seattle community, hold the justice system accountable, and heal the wounds caused by police misconduct. From establishing the Seattle Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team in 1997 to advocating for victims like Charleena Lyles and Manuel Ellis, we’ve driven systemic change while supporting those in crisis.
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Since 1990, MFPA has been a catalyst for change in Seattle:
- 1997: Partnered with the Seattle Police Department to establish the Crisis Intervention Team, improving responses to mental health crises—a model now part of federal monitoring agreements.
- 2017: Advocated for justice after the killing of Charleena Lyles, a Seattle mother in crisis, pushing for better police training and accountability.
- 2020: Supported the family of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma, contributing to statewide reforms like HB 1310 (use of force standards).
- 2024: Hosted the 12th Annual Mothers Breakfast, raising funds and awareness for police reform, with over 200 community members in attendance.
We’ve empowered thousands through our hotline, workshops, and radio show, ensuring victims are heard and our children grow up in a safer Seattle.
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