Criminal Justice Reform
A disproportionate number of black residents are detained, jailed or incarcerated. Residents have a right to live in safe communities, and we need to commit to better outcomes for people interacting with the criminal justice system.
- Black students at public schools in Indianapolis are disproportionately suspended 2.6 times more often than their white peers.
- Youth that do not graduate high school are 3.5 times more likely to be arrested than graduates.
- Overall crime is down in Indianapolis, but homicides and non-fatal shootings are still a concern.
OUR STRATEGIES INCLUDE:
- Reducing suspension and expulsion rates in Marion County schools
- Advocating for bail access and reform
- Scaling mental health and substance use diversion options
- Coordinating services for reentry and violence reduction
- Creating a “safety index” to assess attitudes, perception, neighborhood identity and neighborhood leadership