Join Us in Reforming the Criminal Justice System
Championing Justice and Humanity for All
We Stand With Families Who Lost Loved Ones in Custody. Let's Make a Difference Together.
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Our Mission
Saving Lives In Custody California (SLIC-CA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, created to empower families who have lost loved ones in custody to seek justice and advocate for systemic change. We guide families to legal resources, support community rallies, and collaborate with authorities to ensure thorough investigations and prevent future tragedies.
Who We Are
Our History
Our Supports and Allies
Our History
Saving Lives in Custody California (SLIC-CA) was founded in response to the tragic death of Elisa Serna, a 24-year-old who died in San Diego's Las Colinas Detention in 2019 on a minor charge. Elisa's case wasn't isolated. SLIC-CA highlights the deaths of Paul Silva, Ruben Nunez, Kevin Mills, Saxon Rodriguez, Omar Arroyo Moreno, Gilbert G
Saving Lives in Custody California (SLIC-CA) was founded in response to the tragic death of Elisa Serna, a 24-year-old who died in San Diego's Las Colinas Detention in 2019 on a minor charge. Elisa's case wasn't isolated. SLIC-CA highlights the deaths of Paul Silva, Ruben Nunez, Kevin Mills, Saxon Rodriguez, Omar Arroyo Moreno, Gilbert Gil, Matthew Settle, Raymond Vogelman, Vianna Granillo, and others, pointing to a disturbing trend of in-custody deaths in San Diego County jails.
Driven by these tragedies, SLIC-CA was formed to advocate for systemic change and ensure accountability for such deaths.
Their efforts likely focus on:
- Improved care for inmates in San Diego County jails
- Thorough investigations into in-custody deaths
- Holding authorities accountable for preventable deaths
Overall, SLIC-CA represents a critical movement pushing for reforms within San Diego County jails to prevent future tragedies.
Officers
Our Supports and Allies
Our History
- Yusef Miller: Founded the "Saving Lives In Custody" campaign after Elisa Serna died in 2019. This campaign supports families of those who died in custody and educates them on advocating for their incarcerated loved ones.
- Sundee Weddle: Saxon Rodriguez's mother. Saxon died of a drug overdose in custody in 2021, suggesting smuggled drugs wi
- Yusef Miller: Founded the "Saving Lives In Custody" campaign after Elisa Serna died in 2019. This campaign supports families of those who died in custody and educates them on advocating for their incarcerated loved ones.
- Sundee Weddle: Saxon Rodriguez's mother. Saxon died of a drug overdose in custody in 2021, suggesting smuggled drugs within the facility. Sundee demands the San Diego Sheriff implement employee scanning to prevent such occurrences.
- David Settles: Matthew Settles's brother. Matthew Settles, a man with severe mental illness, died in the George Bailey Detention Facility in San Diego. His family is seeking justice to prevent similar tragedies, highlighting ongoing issues with mental health care in jails.
- Paloma Serna: Elisa Serna's mother. Elisa died due to alcohol/drugs withdraws in 2019. In custody, her medical needs were ignored. Paloma now encourages and helps other families who have faced similar tragedies.
Our Supports and Allies
Our Supports and Allies
Our Supports and Allies
We are proud to partner with local organizations like North County Equity & Justice Coalition, Treat MI, Don't Mistreat MI, Moms Against Torture, and Showing Up for Racial Justice North County San Diego, who share our commitment to justice and reform. Together, we can better support families and advocate for change in our communities.
