Criminal Justice Reform
Police officer in tactical vest speaks with a person holding a hand to chest during outdoor protest; crowd with signs and city buildings in background.
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Photo by Brett Carlsen/Stringer/Getty Images In today’s complex social landscape, heightened scrutiny, and evolving expectations, trust between the police and the communities they serve should not ...
Community-Police Engagement
Row of Mediterranean-style homes with pools and palm trees near a hillside; smoke rises in background where emergency vehicles are parked on a dirt road.
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The word “trust” is commonly used by people, but it has several meanings. The one that applies to the context of policing refers to firm hope placed in someone. Trust is essential to coexistence ...
Community-Police Engagement
Five people standing casually against a weathered green and gray wall; wearing hoodies, jeans, and a red sweater, engaged in conversation outdoors.
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Juvenile justice reform in the United States has long struggled with balancing accountability, public safety, and the rehabilitative needs of youth. Decades of research reveal persistent racial and et...
Human & Civil Rights
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Concerns regarding racial bias in policing are a persistent and growing issue in communities across the United States , leading to increased scrutiny for police agencies’ policies, practices, and ac...
Community-Police Engagement
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The origins of the Group Violence Intervention (GVI) can be traced back to the mid-1990s, with the development of Operation Ceasefire in Boston, Massachusetts. This initiative, led by a team from Harv...
Community-Police Engagement
“Group of uniformed police officers standing outdoors holding yellow signs reading ‘Peace,’ ‘Hope,’ and ‘Together We Are Better,’ with banners behind them.”
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Violent crime remains one of the most pressing challenges for police chiefs across the globe. In every community, police leaders are tasked not only with suppressing violence but also with building tr...
Community-Police Engagement
Police officer in uniform stands beside light pink SUV, speaking to driver through open window on suburban street with leafless trees and buildings behind
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In the United States, 1 in 31 children eight years of age has autism spectrum disorder (ASD).1 ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication...
Community-Police Engagement
Collage of law enforcement officers with civilians in urban scenes, concert lighting, and Taylor Swift signage; all faces blurred for privacy
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In the realm of policing, "going viral" can be a double-edged sword. While it can amplify crucial messages and initiatives, it can also expose an organization to intense scrutiny and criticism. Howev...