From Institute for Innovation in Prosecution:
The high-profile killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery sparked the deepest and most widespread response to police brutality in recent memory. In the midst of a pandemic, thousands of Americans took to the streets to demand an end to state violence against Black and Brown communities and change in the criminal legal system. Only time will tell, but 2020 appears to be a turning point for communities and policing. Although rarely discussed in public, the events of last year also spurred deeper conversations in prosecutors’ offices about the role of race in their work.
In December 2020, the IIP convened a number of elected prosecutors and community leaders to discuss how prosecutors reacted to recent events. Inspired by these conversations, the IIP produced two Action Guides. The first, How Prosecutors Can Support a Reimagined Police Response, describes how prosecutors can implement policies that reduce the negative impact of the legal system on Black and Brown communities, can make their own internal policies more transparent, and can hold officers accountable for misconduct. The second Action Guide, titled Creating a Culture of Racial Equity, recommends how prosecutors can create an office culture that embraces racial justice and supports prosecutors of color.
Download the guide here.
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