Resources

This report examines racial disparities, policing landscapes, and budgets in twelve jurisdictions across the country, comparing the city and county spending priorities with
those of community organizations and their members. It also provides an invest/divest framework and “Budget 101” to help readers understand some of the terms
reflected in this report, and provide a general framework of budget analysis and advocacy. The report also highlights the potential impact of participatory budgeting.

A resource hub about ending violence that offers an introduction to transformative justice. Created by Mariame Kaba and designed by Joseph Lublink, the site includes selected articles, audio-visual resources, curricula, and more.

A report with recommendations for reforming policing, each with action items organized around six main topic areas or “pillars:” Building Trust and Legitimacy, Policy and Oversight, Technology and Social Media, Community Policing and Crime Reduction, Officer Training and Education, and Officer Safety and Wellness.

An abolitionist toolkit for creating safety outside of systems of policing and incarceration. 

This Citizen’s Guide is intended to provide a general overview of the Consent Decree agreed upon by the City of Cleveland and the Department of Justice. The Guide was prepared especially for young people who are curious about the police reform process in Cleveland.

A searchable library of resources, including reports, toolkits, policy papers, and more. Policing topics include racial justice, bias in policing, movement building around policing issues, and more.

A report detailing recommendations for creating Human-Rights friendly schools. The report is global in scope. 

A collection of resources on Human Rights and activism.

A collection of tools and resources by Amnesty International on a variety of subjects, including police use of force.