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Empathy in Policing for Disabled/Limited-speaking People

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Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
Harlem
Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
Justice Impacted People
People with Disabilities
Limited English Speakers
Describe the challenge you want to address:
The wrongful arrest of limited english speakers. The mishandled/abusive assessment of officers when arresting disabled/limited English speakers.
What is the solution to the challenge?
More de-escalation and situational trainings to promote empathy and proper interacting w/ disabled/limited speaking people. More accountability and awareness of police practices and educating disabled/limited speaking folk to interact w/ the police
Please provide your Zip Code
10007

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