Closing Advanced Coursework Equity Gaps for All Students ReportJune 30, 2021 Closing Advanced Coursework Equity Gaps for All Students Even in high schools with similar levels of access to advanced coursework, Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students are less likely to be enrolled in advanced courses—and even when they are enrolled, they experience less success in these courses than their peers. Jun 30, 2021 Roby Chatterji, Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk
What True Conservation Of The Pacific Remote Islands Involves In the NewsJuly 1, 2024 What True Conservation Of The Pacific Remote Islands Involves Angelo Villagomez and Steven Mana‘oakamai Johnson comment on how the proposed ocean sanctuary in the Pacific Remote Islands ignores the voices and rights of Indigenous peoples in an op-ed published by Honolulu Civil Beat. Jul 1, 2024 Honolulu Civil Beat Angelo Villagomez, Steven Manaoakamai Johnson
What Are Community Violence Intervention Programs? VideoJune 25, 2024 What Are Community Violence Intervention Programs? In this video, community violence intervention leaders explain how their approach to preventing gun violence can transform communities—one person at a time. Jun 25, 2024 Nick Wilson, Arnitta R. Holliman, Chandler Hall, 4 More Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag
Montgomery Leaders Reduce Violence by Investing in Community-Led Safety Strategies VideoJune 19, 2024 Montgomery Leaders Reduce Violence by Investing in Community-Led Safety Strategies Montgomery leadership is focused on making the city safer by building community partnerships. Jun 19, 2024 Rachael Eisenberg, Arnitta R. Holliman, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls VideoJune 13, 2024 Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls This video compares three principal models cities are using for community responder dispatch and shares lessons learned from successful programs in Atlanta, Denver, and Austin, Texas. Jun 13, 2024 Rachael Eisenberg, Amos Irwin, Freya Rigterink, 3 More Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
Community Violence Intervention: Sustainable Funding for Generational Work VideoMay 23, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Sustainable Funding for Generational Work In this video, community violence intervention leaders Juan Avila, Denise Villamil, Melvyn Hayward, Susan Lee, and Chris Edge discuss how long-term investments in CVI programs can have long-term benefits. May 23, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 3 More Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan, Andrew Sonntag
Improving Safety Through Better Accountability and Prevention: Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson VideoMay 16, 2024 Improving Safety Through Better Accountability and Prevention: Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson describes the city’s approach to crime reduction and public safety. May 16, 2024 Lindsey McLendon, Jerry Parshall, Matthew Gossage, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan
Community Violence Intervention Success Stories VideoMay 2, 2024 Community Violence Intervention Success Stories In this video, community violence intervention leaders Raymond Solorzano, Denise Villamil, and James Timpson share examples of what success looks like in their efforts to reduce gun violence. May 2, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag
Rural Communities Can Benefit From Infrastructure Funds—if Rollout Is Done Right ReportApril 24, 2024 Rural Communities Can Benefit From Infrastructure Funds—if Rollout Is Done Right The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s nearly $1.8 trillion marks a profound boost in infrastructure spending; but to make the most of new resources, the federal government must address communities’ wariness of projects because of past treatment. Apr 24, 2024 Grete Gansauer, Mark Haggerty
Securing Environmental Justice for All ReportMarch 25, 2024 Securing Environmental Justice for All The Biden administration has launched the most ambitious climate and environmental justice agenda in history to ensure that every community has clean air and water, can access living-wage jobs and affordable clean energy, and is protected from climate change threats. Mar 25, 2024 Cathleen Kelly, Michele Roberts, Rachel Chang
4 Ways the Department of Transportation Can Combat Racially Biased Police Traffic Enforcement ArticleMarch 22, 2024 4 Ways the Department of Transportation Can Combat Racially Biased Police Traffic Enforcement The U.S. Department of Transportation has an opportunity to take swift and concrete steps to improve the physical and psychological safety of Black drivers on the nation’s roadways. Mar 22, 2024 Rachael Eisenberg, Daniel Bodah, Brandon Tucker, 1 More Brandon Tucker
Community Violence Intervention: James Timpson and Roca’s Use of CBT VideoMarch 21, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: James Timpson and Roca’s Use of CBT James “JT” Timpson explains how the Roca Impact Institute uses a cognitive behavioral theory approach to empower individuals to de-escalate dangerous situations and make safer decisions. Mar 21, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag, Matthew Gossage
A Guide to the Application Process for U.S. Department of Justice Grants ArticleMarch 20, 2024 A Guide to the Application Process for U.S. Department of Justice Grants To ensure that federal investments support community-based approaches to safety, the Center for American Progress has developed a guide to support applicants as they apply for U.S. Department of Justice grants. Mar 20, 2024 Allie Preston
‘Clean Up To Green Up’: Building a Clean Energy Workforce and a Brighter Future in Detroit VideoMarch 5, 2024 ‘Clean Up To Green Up’: Building a Clean Energy Workforce and a Brighter Future in Detroit The Green Door Initiative is using federal investments from President Joe Biden's Justice40 Initiative and the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure that all people—regardless of race, income, or ZIP code—have access to good jobs and live in safe and healthy communities. Mar 5, 2024 Margaret Cooney, Hannah Malus, Cathleen Kelly, 5 More Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo, Jeremy Hill, Andrew Sonntag, Hai-Lam Phan
Community Violence Intervention: Juan Carter and Giffords Center for Violence Intervention VideoFebruary 21, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Juan Carter and Giffords Center for Violence Intervention Juan Carter, outreach manager for the Giffords Center for Violence Intervention, explains how community violence intervention (CVI) programs take a holistic approach to public safety by investing in the long-term health and well-being of individuals affected by violence. Feb 21, 2024 Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
Community Violence Intervention: Raymond Solorzano and Southern California Crossroads VideoFebruary 6, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Raymond Solorzano and Southern California Crossroads Pastor Raymond Solorzano shares how his message of hope for those affected by gun violence can help inspire a life free of violence. Feb 6, 2024 Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Hai-Lam Phan, 4 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, Madalyn Reagan, Matthew Gossage
Increasing Affordable Housing Stock Through Modular Building ReportFebruary 6, 2024 Increasing Affordable Housing Stock Through Modular Building Modular building, if brought to scale, has the potential to reduce construction costs and make building new homes more affordable, especially in areas experiencing severe affordable housing shortages. Feb 6, 2024 Michela Zonta
Executive Summary: How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health Fact SheetFebruary 5, 2024 Executive Summary: How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report highlighting the use of federal investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to replace dangerous lead service lines and advance public health among vulnerable communities. Feb 5, 2024 Jill Rosenthal, Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs, 1 More Mariam Rashid
How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health ReportFebruary 5, 2024 How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health Pennsylvania and Wisconsin offer lessons for how states can remove lead service lines and protect community health by maximizing the unprecedented opportunity provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Feb 5, 2024 Jill Rosenthal, Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs, 1 More Mariam Rashid
Climate-Resilient Health Care Promotes Public Health, Equity, and Climate Justice ReportFebruary 1, 2024 Climate-Resilient Health Care Promotes Public Health, Equity, and Climate Justice The federal government must target additional incentives and offer assistance in leveraging existing resources to community health centers and rural hospitals so that they can build stable, climate-resilient operations for their patients. Feb 1, 2024 Marquisha Johns, Jill Rosenthal
Community Violence Intervention: Susan Lee and Chicago CRED VideoFebruary 1, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Susan Lee and Chicago CRED Susan Lee, chief of strategy and policy at Chicago CRED, explains why gun violence is a modern-day civil rights issue and how community violence intervention (CVI) strategies must be part of any public safety strategy to address racial inequity and structural violence. Feb 1, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Hai-Lam Phan, 4 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, Madalyn Reagan, Matthew Gossage
Community Violence Intervention: Denise Villamil and Southern California Crossroads VideoJanuary 3, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Denise Villamil and Southern California Crossroads Denise Villamil, executive director of Southern California Crossroads, discusses how her own lived experience in a community with fewer opportunities has informed her holistic approach to community violence intervention. Jan 3, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 4 More Hai-Lam Phan, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, Ala Al Sadi
Fact Sheet: Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls Fact SheetDecember 13, 2023 Fact Sheet: Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls Cities nationwide are using three principal models to effectively dispatch community responder teams. Dec 13, 2023 Amos Irwin, Rachael Eisenberg
Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls ReportDecember 13, 2023 Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls This report compares three principal models that cities are using to dispatch community responder teams, answers frequently asked questions, and shares lessons learned. Dec 13, 2023 Amos Irwin, Rachael Eisenberg
Community Violence Intervention: Juan Avila and Garden Pathways VideoDecember 12, 2023 Community Violence Intervention: Juan Avila and Garden Pathways Juan Avila, chief operating officer at Garden Pathways, recounts the impact mentoring made on the life of one participant in a life-or-death situation. Dec 12, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 5 More Hai-Lam Phan, Madalyn Reagan, Ronnie Rivera, Ashley Joo, Ala Al Sadi
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Strengthening Health IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.