On the heels of a global pandemic, racial justice uprisings, police violence, community violence, and a "backlash" narrative, the national dialogue on public health, justice and safety has become politically charged and dynamic. The narrative has been framed, disrupted, and reframed in ways that can at times both obscure and reveal the critical path forward. This session will elevate the need for a comprehensive public health infrastructure aligned with social justice movements. The discussion will also include real time lessons on how to advance a transformational agenda through varying political climates, and examples of health-based solutions that advance racial equity, safety and well-being for communities harmed by the criminal legal system.