On April 25th we hosted a presentation by Insha Rahman, Vice President for Advocacy and Partnerships at the Vera Institute of Justice and Director of Vera Action where she discussed insights in national and Michigan research on crime and safety messaging. Discover effective strategies to shape the narrative, and beat tired “tough on crime” opposition with proven “serious about safety” messages that promote sound policies and motivate voters. View the event slide presentation here.
Unlocking the Narrative: Building Safer Communities for All – April 25, 2024 with Vera Action. (more…)
Are you an organizer or practitioner championing community-based public safety solutions such as alternative emergency response, violence intervention, or police accountability?
If so, our upcoming coffee hour session in April will further explore our recent conversation on police surveillance technologies, offering valuable insights and strategies for empowering your community and organization.
Our Program Director, Chuck Warpehoski, penned a brilliant op-ed for Bridge Michigan. If you want a quick overview of where our focus on criminal justice reform in Michigan should be for 2024, check this out.
