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🚨 2024 Police Commissioner for a Day Essay Contest Announcement 🚨 We're inviting the future leaders of New York City - our high school students - to contribute their innovative ideas and perspectives on law enforcement and community relations. Imagine you have the power to make a significant impact in our city for one day as the Police Commissioner. What would be your top priority to enhance the safety and well-being of our community? 🔍 Requirements: - Eligibility: Open to all NYC high school students. - Essay Guidelines: Submissions must be the original work of the author, 500-1,000 words, typed, and double-spaced. Each essay must include the author's name, contact information, and Police Precinct on the first page. 🏅 Award: The winner will receive a $500 prize, but more importantly, a chance to voice their innovative ideas to influential city leaders. Deadline: March 17th Don’t miss this opportunity to be heard and potentially influence policing and community safety strategies in New York City. For more information and to enter the contest, click the link to enter. https://lnkd.in/dX578xuj. Let's engage, inspire, and lead together for a safer, united community. palnewyork #Leadership #CommunitySafety #YouthEmpowerment #EssayContest

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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth IDEA wanted to highlight this recent article published in the Harvard Business Review about African American police officers addressing racism in their work and their workplaces. This qualitative research involved in-depth interviews with 48 officers and points to several successful approaches. One effective approach involves educating people regarding cultural differences, which can often interfere with communication and human connection (especially in highly charged situations). Respondents indicate that they have used these situations to teach their fellow officers about differing community norms, leading officers to better understand and empathize with unfamiliar communities. Another effective approach involves promoting respectful treatment of members of other communities. Because community policing can be seen as a tradeoff with fighting violent crime, it is particularly important that respondents noted that police "can be nice and still arrest you" and don't need to treat someone with disrespect to enforce the law. The article (linked below) has other insights and recommendations. We hope you take a moment to reflect on this research. To learn more, check out the work that the Human Library Organization does to create a space for dialogue and learning: https://humanlibrary.org/ https://lnkd.in/gG7pQEES #blackhistorymonth #measurewhatmatters #datadriven

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth IDEA wanted to highlight this recent article published in the Harvard Business Review about African American police officers addressing racism in their work and their workplaces. This qualitative research involved in-depth interviews with 48 officers and points to several successful approaches. One effective approach involves educating people regarding cultural differences, which can often interfere with communication and human connection (especially in highly charged situations). Respondents indicate that they have used these situations to teach their fellow officers about differing community norms, leading officers to better understand and empathize with unfamiliar communities. Another effective approach involves promoting respectful treatment of members of other communities. Because community policing can be seen as a tradeoff with fighting violent crime, it is particularly important that respondents noted that police "can be nice and still arrest you" and don't need to treat someone with disrespect to enforce the law. The article (linked below) has other insights and recommendations. We hope you take a moment to reflect on this research. To learn more, check out the work that the Human Library Organization does to create a space for dialogue and learning: https://humanlibrary.org/ https://lnkd.in/dfngkUJM #blackhistorymonth #measurewhatmatters #datadriven

⏰ TIME TO REGISTER 📅 Aug 31 Webinar Law enforcement officers have felt the frustration of trying to achieve the next level within their careers. The steps in getting to that next level can be murky and exhausting, depending on whom you talk to. What is needed is a pathway to ascension and an understanding of the actions that need to be executed to build a foundation of success. ✨Join us on Aug 31 when Rhonda Glover Reese, Ed.D. will highlight the nine themes derived from a doctoral study that explored women in federal law enforcement ascending to leadership roles and the perceptions of the influence of leadership traits, peer-to-peer mentoring, and resiliency on the ascension. ✔️The principles presented during this workshop are based on 30 years of law enforcement experience and a doctoral study conducted by the presenter. ✔️The webinar will outline steps that law enforcement officers can take to position themselves or the officers they lead to serve as better law enforcement personnel and prepare them for future leadership roles. #womeninleadership #womeninlawenforcement #criminaljustice #publicsafety #lawenforcement Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) Foundation Catrina Bonus Brenda Dietzman

"In sum, this past year has affirmed for us that the Co-Director model is a valuable path for social justice organizations. By sharing the weight of leadership, we can create new paradigms of care that will keep us nurtured and strong as we move toward the world we want." Check out our new blog post reflecting on one year into Digital Democracy's Co-Directorship, by Jen Castro and Emily Jacobi. https://lnkd.in/eGpi2Has

It’s been a busy couple of weeks since launching Unlocking Justice – both affirming and validating for me as lots of people have reached out to wish me luck, it's been really appreciated and sometimes quite humbling.    I’ve had some interesting enquiries and lots of opening conversations with people and organisations about how I can help them. The breadth of help needed in this sector has been eye opening for me to be honest.    I have realised, now being “outside” the system, just how much of a need there is to get the great service provision (that you are probably already running and delivering) into prisons and working effectively.     One of my potential clients has asked how they can grow their service in prisons and widen participation – something I can help with; another has asked how they can break through the barriers of entry into prisons and implement their products and services within the system effectively – again my network of contacts and experience in how to work in complex settings can help them too.     A third has asked me to help upskill their staff as they expand and recruit new starters into their organisation. We all know how important effective communication, training and ongoing development is in this space, and I am hoping to speed up their induction journey to be effective in role and drive the desired outcomes for those in prison that they will work with.     I have also secured my first two Executive Coaching clients which I am delighted about, and I am hoping that others will follow. As we all know personal growth and developing strategies for effective delivery and leadership is a key foundation.   Some exciting news to follow too as I have been having some great conversations with overseas clients…watch this space.   If you think you or your organisation could benefit from my help, please reach out. Feel free to reshare with your network so others can see how my work is looking to have a positive impact in the sector and those working within it. You can see my website at www.unlockingjustice.co.uk or email me at ian@unlockingjustice.co.uk or message me directly here.    #prisonconsultancy #systemnavigation #complexenvironments #executivecoaching #strategyandbusinessdevelopment #proceduraljustice

These awards are so important as we help shine a light on the outstanding work being done inside our justice system every day. There are challenges, and they are big ones, but these awards help show the good that's being done despite them. Please help spread the word so we can share the stories of those making all the difference to the system. #Justice #InspireJustice #MakingADifference

As a Black woman CEO leading a startup dedicated to creating an anti-racist society, the path has been one of challenges and resilience. In a world that often seeks conformity, I've carried the weight of being a Black, same-gender-loving woman, intimately familiar with oppression while striving to educate others on its complexity. There's no playbook for navigating this, especially as a CEO in the 1.2 percent of women-led businesses. Over the past 7 years, I've facilitated anti-racism and DEI training nationwide. It's been a journey as I was experiencing the burnout of a CEO during a pandemic, grappling with severe depression, and witnessing the relentless trauma of repeated injustices. Yet, there's a hidden reality for Black facilitators — an expectation to show up with grace while suppressing personal experiences. One of the reasons I created Unscripted Consult is to empower more individuals with education on racism's impact in the United States. After completing our Anti-Racism Certification Program, trainers can then use the knowledge and resources provided to train others, have complex discussions at their dinner tables, and push their colleagues when witnessing microaggressions and discrimination. The Understanding Racism Module begins on February 6. You can enroll in this 8-week course and become a certified anti-racism trainer at www.unscriptedconsult.com.

Talent Pipeline for Elected Officials and Policy Makers: Not Just Politics This past Saturday, I enjoyed moderating the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg's (BPC Charlotte-Mecklenburg) At-Large County Commissioners, District 2 and 3 County Commissioners, and North Carolina Senate-District 14 debates. I appreciate the BPC's focus on civic engagement, policy, and all the candidates willing to serve. Here are a few things that go beyond the debates. 1. We need to focus on the roles of elected officials and policymakers like any other talent pipeline. It requires mentorship, preparation of new talent, and discipline to know your craft (education and experiences), regardless of political affiliation. 2. We need more "policy wonks" in the pipeline in roles as elected officials, policy developers, or advisors. I served two years on the Policy Pathways, Inc. board to develop young policy talent. These roles go beyond politics but can help shape our economic and social landscape. 3. Related to points 2 and 3, we need people in the field who view the intersections and history of issues to create a present and future. For example, many intersections between economic development, talent and education, housing, justice, and other systems impact our lives locally. We must train talent to think in more complex ways. These roles, elected or not, need great talent. #talentdevelopment #policy