VOCAL-Upstate NY Chapters Town Hall: Defund Police, Invest in Communities
Wednesday, July 15th @ 5:30 PM
Join us on Wednesday, July 15th @ 5:30 PM for a virtual town hall on Defunding Police and Investing in Communities as we collectively reimagine what true community safety looks like from Albany to Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Westchester, and beyond! In the midst of a national uprising and movement for Black lives, cities and counties throughout the country are using this opportunity to reassess their budgets. Our communities deserve to be a part of the decision-making process! Join us as we talk about divesting money from law enforcement who don't keep us safe into services that we know to be much more helpful in providing community safety and wellbeing: healthcare, harm reduction, social services, mental health resources, and other community resources we need and deserve.
Come hear from directly impacted individuals about what divestment from ineffective, racist, & militarized forces into community needs can mean for the wellbeing of our communities. We know these changes will only happen through a thoughtful, deliberate, participatory process. Join us as we collectively re-envision what racial and socioeconomic justice, equity, and TRUE community safety can look like for ALL of New York State.
Contact: Luke 917-702-8781 / Luke@vocal-ny.org
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