The Word Reconciliation?
As the core group of community leaders continue to grow in working on the project of Community and Police Reconciliation, we are thinking in regards to the word Reconciliation. The word Reconciliation could mean so many things, depending on the shoes you stand in.
1. We have some individuals who are sincerely offended of anyone thinking that the community and police needs to reconcile.
2. We have some who think the job of the police is only to harass and put people in jail.
In Memphis and Shelby County we have a very diverse population.
Why is there such a difference in how we view our Law Enforcement.
Is it or could it be any of the following:
- Gender
- Race
- Social status
- Income status
- Age
As the Core group of citizens build the frame work we would like feed back from what you in the community feel or see standing in your shoes.
Our community is in transition, this transition will allow us to explore the link between the change and how individuals view this change.
- How does change impact YOU?
- Why do many people resist change?
- How can you effectively advocate for what you want in ways that foster healthy relationships, organizations, and communities?
Over the next several months our core group of community leaders will address real issues and concerns that are the reality of how many people feel here in Memphis and Shelby County.
In order to build the frame work, the core group knows of the challenges that they face however, they are committed to putting their time and vision in a project that will have policy in place for the future of Memphis and Shelby County that will have the stamp of approval of the citizens of Memphis and Shelby County with a strategic visioning dialogue that will be the vision of the community as a whole.
If you would like more information or if you would like to forward your questions regarding this project so that your voice may be heard please contact :
Melissa Miller-Monie
Organizing Coordinator
melissa@midsouthpeace.org
(901) 725-4990