Issues & Solutions: Discussions & Actions

 

This summit aims to create a forum where community members can unite to discuss their experiences, concerns, and ideas surrounding violence and justice. We will feature insights from residents, local business owners, justice advocates, community leaders, and government officials. The objective is to foster a dialogue that results in tangible actions and solutions. To address issues related to violence and justice in our community.

 

Some of the key topics to be discussed include the following:

• Trends and current state of arrests, sentencing and incarceration

• Local and national trends with gun violence, community policing and accountability

• Violence prevention through collaboration, prevention & intervention

• Justice and prison reforms, including alternatives to incarceration

• Opportunities and resources for returning citizens

• Neighborhood and community engagement & urban leadership strategies

• Policies, ordinances, bills, advocacy and investments

• Navigation of barriers and success in our community