4 Ways the Department of Transportation Can Combat Racially Biased Police Traffic Enforcement ArticleMar 22, 2024 4 Ways the Department of Transportation Can Combat Racially Biased Police Traffic Enforcement The U.S. Department of Transportation has an opportunity to take swift and concrete steps to improve the physical and psychological safety of Black drivers on the nation’s roadways. Mar 22, 2024 Rachael Eisenberg, Daniel Bodah, Brandon Tucker, 1 More Brandon Tucker
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
What Does Community Violence Intervention Mean? Hear From People on the Front Lines of Preventing Gun Violence VideoOct 6, 2023 What Does Community Violence Intervention Mean? Hear From People on the Front Lines of Preventing Gun Violence Community violence intervention workers from across the United States explain and reflect on their work in preventing violence in their communities. Oct 6, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, 6 More Audrey Smith, Matthew Gossage, Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Ronnie Rivera, Ala Al Sadi
Safe Streets for All: An Opportunity To Rethink Traffic Enforcement ArticleJun 14, 2023 Safe Streets for All: An Opportunity To Rethink Traffic Enforcement The Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All program can be leveraged to support community-level innovation in roadway safety efforts, including by rethinking traffic enforcement strategies to improve the physical and psychological safety of Black drivers and others on the road. Jun 14, 2023 Allie Preston
8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota ReportJun 6, 2023 8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota In Minnesota, violent crime is increasingly fueled by firearms, as the state lacks foundational gun control laws that would improve public safety and save lives. Jun 6, 2023 Allison Jordan
Opinion: Three Black leaders offer one practical solution to reduce police assaults on Black motorists In the NewsMar 13, 2023 Opinion: Three Black leaders offer one practical solution to reduce police assaults on Black motorists Patrick Gaspard partners with Color of Change's Rashad Robinson and the Vera Institute of Justice's Nicholas Turner to discuss the dangers of traffic stops for Black motorists and to urge leaders at the federal, state, and local levels to seek solutions. Mar 13, 2023 CNN Patrick Gaspard, Rashad Robinson , Nicholas Turner
The Killing of Tyre Nichols Must Serve as a Catalyst to Root Out Racial Injustice in Policing ArticleFeb 10, 2023 The Killing of Tyre Nichols Must Serve as a Catalyst to Root Out Racial Injustice in Policing The killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police in Memphis has focused the national attention on the dangers of driving while Black in America and the urgent need for police reform that fulfills the promise of public safety. Feb 10, 2023 Rachael Eisenberg, Brandon Tucker, Hadi Sedigh
A Minnesota Tribal College Teaches Law Enforcement in Effort To Put More Native Americans ‘Behind the Badge’ ArticleDec 15, 2022 A Minnesota Tribal College Teaches Law Enforcement in Effort To Put More Native Americans ‘Behind the Badge’ In the second installment in a three-part series on Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), the Center for American Progress and American Indian College Fund look at Leech Lake Tribal College’s law enforcement degree program and the college’s work on cultural revitalization and basic needs insecurity. Dec 15, 2022 Marcella Bombardieri, Dina M. Horwedel
ARPA Funds Continue To Support Community Safety Efforts Through Community Responder Programs ArticleOct 12, 2022 ARPA Funds Continue To Support Community Safety Efforts Through Community Responder Programs With the help of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, governments are expanding their public safety strategies to invest in community responder programs that reduce reliance on law enforcement and provide communities with meaningful emergency management support. Oct 12, 2022 Akua Amaning
Centering Youth in Community Violence Interventions as Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Countering Gun Violence ReportOct 11, 2022 Centering Youth in Community Violence Interventions as Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Countering Gun Violence Community violence intervention programs are a critical part of a comprehensive approach to reduce the impact of rising gun violence on youth and in U.S. communities. Oct 11, 2022 Terrell Thomas, Rachael Eisenberg
Continuing Efforts To Slow Violent Crime ReportJul 27, 2022 Continuing Efforts To Slow Violent Crime Houston, Boston, and Newark have improved public safety through violence prevention efforts outside traditional law enforcement. Jul 27, 2022 Rachael Eisenberg, Allie Preston
Weak Gun Laws Are Hurting Police Officers Fact SheetJun 27, 2022 Weak Gun Laws Are Hurting Police Officers Gun violence against police officers is a major problem in the United States, but elected officials are still adopting counterproductive measures opposed by law enforcement agencies. Jun 27, 2022 Nick Wilson, Eugenio Weigend Vargas
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