SV De-Bug

Honoring Demetrius “Meech” Stanley today ❤️ 5/14/1990-5/31/2021

Five years have passed, but the love, memories, and impact of Meech remain deeply rooted in the hearts of those who knew him. He was 31 years old, a loving son, a protective family man, a cherished friend by many. He had a generous heart, a bright spirit, and a way of making people feel seen, valued, and loved. His presence brought comfort, laughter, and strength to so many, and that absence is still felt every single day.

We stand with his family, especially his mother Mimi, whose love and dedication continue to keep his memory alive, through their strength and perseverance, Meech’s story continues to be told.

Today is a reminder that remembrance is an act of love. We honor Meech through our commitment to never forget him, to speak his name, and to continue seeking accountability and justice.🕊️💜

Remembering Hugo Ernesto Cachua
August 22, 1986 – May 30, 2024

Today, family, friends and other impacted families gathered in front of LAPD on Hugo’s 2nd Angelversary.

Hugo was a devoted father, son, brother, cousin, and friend. He was the kind of person who brought people together—always ready to celebrate life, share a laugh, offer advice, or lend a helping hand. Known for his contagious smile and larger-than-life presence, Hugo was respected for his kindness, loyalty, and strong values. He loved learning, spending time in nature, and most of all, being with his family.

His passing has left an unimaginable void. His family believes his death was preventable and continues to seek accountability and justice for what happened. By sharing Hugo’s story, his loved ones hope to honor his memory, raise awareness, and inspire meaningful change.

Every year, the Santa Clara County Sheriff puts out a “Use of Force” report that chronicles the number of times and different ways (chemical weapons, Tasers, body weapon strikes) sheriff’s have used force in the jail and in the streets. Though a public document, it rarely gets much public attention. We reviewed the data, and the findings are disturbing. As you will see in these slides, im 2025, sheriffs used force at an alarmingly disproportionate rate on Black, brown, and disabled community members.

Registration is open for the 5th Annual Healing Invisible Wounds Retreat - a space for families to connect, create memories together and do healing activities. Open to California families impacted by police violence. Registration is open until June 15th - use this link in the flyer https://forms.gle/vDy6pQfWMph3bzfs9 or the QR code.

Today was a very emotional day supporting the Yang family as they shared their announcement of a civil lawsuit against LAPD. Families gathered in a circle in prayer, listened to a song Yong recorded, and heard a pastor speak words that Yong himself once said. It was incredibly moving and showed how self-aware he was, how much he was actively working on himself and reflecting on his life.

It’s devastating to think that one mental health crisis took everything from him and his family in just 6 seconds after police arrived. Six seconds to take a life and forever change a family.

Moments like this make it so clear how imperative it is that we have accessible, non-police mental health crisis support available to everyone. When someone is in crisis, they deserve care, understanding, and trained professionals who can de-escalate and support, not a response that can turn fatal in seconds.

In 2020, Joseph Perez was in the experiencing a mental health crisis and should have been met with care, compassion, and support. Instead, deputies from Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department responded with brutal force, beating him until he was unrecognizable. Today, his mother, Vanessa Perez, stood alongside community members and other impacted families as his civil case MOVES FORWARD! This moment reflects not only determination but the courage it takes to carry unimaginable pain into the public eye to fight for the truth, accountability, and justice for Joseph.