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  • Program turns Tucson police into 'street-corner problem solvers'

    May 01, 2022 |

    Arizona Daily Star |

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    Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

    Tucson’s Place Network Investigations program puts dedicated teams in areas where crime is more likely to occur, using community engagement to learn more about residents’ needs and their concerns around local crime. Tucson's program has also partnered with community organizations to offer services as part of public outreach, such as vaccination clinics and food distribution, but some have criticized the initiative as over-policing of marginalized communities.

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  • As Canadian police grapple with hate crimes, a wave of reforms are improving how some handle incidents

    April 11, 2022 |

    The Globe and Mail |

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    Response Location: Canada

    Canadian police departments are introducing reforms to better handle hate crimes. Victims are offered support services and are kept informed about the ongoing police investigation.

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  • Interrupting Cycles of Harm, Inside and Outside Prison Walls

    April 01, 2022 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States

    A growing number of programs are working to interrupt cycles of trauma and harm with currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. Beyond Violence uses curriculum co-designed by women currently incarcerated and uses peer co-facilitation to address the aggression and violence women have experienced personally, as well as been perpetrators of. The curriculum, which also highlights the impact of individuals’ communities, relationships, and social structures, improves mental health and facilitates long-term healing.

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