violence prevention

Oakland voters support Measure NN; California voters support Proposition 36

Measure NN supports violence prevention, but California's Proposition 36 pushes the state towards failed policies, writes Urban Peace Movement.

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Measure NN will shape Oakland’s public safety–but risks being overlooked

Oakland residents agree on the need for violence prevention. Measure NN would provide funds for police and fire services. Opponents say the measure does not do enough. What’s at Stake with Measure NN? Funding, Public Safety, and Accountability in Oakland

A person walks past a mural painted by Pancho Pescador in Oakland Chinatown on June 9, 2024. Credit: Amaya Edwards Posted in
Since Stop AAPI Hate, some Oakland Chinatown residents are rethinking crime prevention

A nationwide rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in 2021 spurred demands for more policing. Today, some Oakland Chinatown residents say their thoughts on public safety have evolved.