What Does Defunding the Police Mean for Schools? 

1. Reflection Questions

Does your school have a police presence? If it does, how do you feel about that? 

What does this video share that you did not know before? 
 

2. Take Action

Organize. Youth in LA have been leading the way to end random searches in the Los Angeles Unified School District and fight against mass incarceration in all sorts of ways. Check out the Youth Justice Coalition to find a local campaign that you can get involved in that supports what you believe is right for your school or local community. 

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3. Healing + Resilience

Speak it out. Expressing your experiences and opinions in a forum where you are seen and celebrated can be a powerful way to experience joy and connection. Get Lit is a non-profit organization that offers several programs for youth to express themselves through spoken word and poetry in a community that cultivates youth voices to thrive. 

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