Now You Can Monitor Oakland’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiatives
In 2012, Oakland launched Ceasefire, a groundbreaking gun violence prevention program. This initiative employs trained, non-law enforcement personnel who directly engage individuals at high...
Detroit Mayor-elect Sheffield Receives Congratulations from Kamala Harris for Making History...
Mary Sheffield: Breaking Barriers in Detroit
In a historic moment for Detroit, Mary Sheffield has made headlines as the city’s first female mayor. This milestone...
Illinois Updates: New Criminal Justice Grants Announced; Unemployment Rate Steady
Criminal Justice Grants Announced in Illinois
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) has made significant strides toward supporting historically underserved communities by announcing an...
Amplifying Youth Perspectives: Fostering Policy Change from the Pele Chandler Youth...
In late October 2025, Houston hosted a pivotal gathering focused on one of the most urgent issues facing young people today: suicide prevention. The...
Community Influence | Prison Policy Initiative
Exploring the Impact of the Criminal Legal System on Communities
The criminal legal system has profound effects that ripple through various aspects of community life,...
Monitoring the Trump Administration’s Impact on the Deterioration of the Criminal...
Examining the Impact of the Trump Administration on the American Criminal Legal System
The American criminal legal system has always faced challenges, but recent developments...
The Importance of Examining the Well-Being of Black Boys and Men
Engaging the Community: The Wellness in Black Life Project
Introduction
This report outlines the community-engagement process conducted by the Brookings Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative (RPII)...
Empowerment, Safety, and Solidarity: Addressing IPV in African and Black Communities
Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in Greater Sudbury: A Community Response
In Greater Sudbury, community organizations are stepping up to address the complex realities of intimate...
Manhattan D.A. Gun Violence Prevention Grantees Effectively Utilized Funding
Gun Violence Prevention Grants: Impact on Harlem Youth
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office awarded a $25,000 gun violence prevention grant aimed...
Mary Sheffield as Mayor: A Positive Change for Black Women
The Unyielding Spirit of Black Women in Detroit
The Burden of Caregiving
For generations, Black women in Detroit have served as the bedrock of their communities....
















