Senseless Violence Leads to Silence is a 501(c)(3)non-profit, community-based organization whose mission is to work with the victims, the community, family members and close friends of those impacted by violent crimes.

Senseless Violence Leads to Silence

The first episode of our docuseries is now able to be streamed.

Help Solve a Murder: Episode 1 Tyz’Juan James

Support of the James family fight for justice please use the link below to sign a letter urging the Portland Police Bureau and District Attorneys office to:

The reopening of Tyz’Juan James’ murder case with renewed commitment to a thorough and equitable investigation.

The immediate release of all personal belongings recovered from Mr. James at the time of his death to his family.

A complete list of all first responders and officials involved in this case—including the first on-scene officers, detectives, prosecutors, and judges—so that his family has clarity and full transparency about the process that took place.

A public apology from the Portland Police Bureau and the Multnomah County    District Attorney’s Office to Mr. James’ family for subjecting them to inhumane treatment, emotional abuse, and a complete lack of communication during their time of grief

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Senseless Violence Leads to Silence (S.V.L.T.S) was founded in 2002 following the tragic death of Asia Bell-James and serious injury of her husband, Tyrone James – the daughter and son-in-law of founder Perlia Bell. The organization actively provides comprehensive support to survivors of gun violence through social, mental health, and financial assistance programs, helping families cope with the devastating loss of loved ones to firearm-related crimes.

In 2023, following the murder of Tyzjuan James – Perlia Bell's grandson, Asia Bell-James' son, and the youngest brother of CEO Asianique Savage – the organization was restructured as S.V.L.T.S II to expand its mission and impact.