Community-Police Relations Forums Breathe Life into the Voice of the Community!
The Community-Police Relations project is a groundbreaking partnership between citizens and law enforcement officers that is challenging both groups to overcome their differences and distrust to work together on the deepest problems of our community.
The forums give you the opportunity to share your story and vision for Community-Police Relations, and will be used to develop and implement recommendations toward positive outcomes through dialogue.
Be a part of the conversation as the community sets the vision of how we will deal with crime and violence in our city.
Read about the July 27th CPR forum in Frayser here.
What Happens at the CPR Forum?
Under the guiding principle to “Keep it Here, Keep it Real, and Keep it Safe,” forum participants are asked four central questions:
- What is your vision of community and police relations?
- What are the barriers preventing you from reaching your vision?
- What are the solutions to reach your vision of community-police relations?
- How do you reach your solutions to accomplish your vision? .
CPR forums use small group dialogues and other methods, such as Playback theatre, in which real stories are shared and played out by actors on the spot..
UPCOMING CPR COMMUNITY FORUMS
Orange Mound Community Forum
Sat., Aug. 10th, 12 – 2:30pm (11:30a sign-in)
2453 Park Ave. Memphis
Host: Pastor Steve Hardrick- Life Change N. Ministries
Outreach Contact: Kelvin Cowan- kelvincowans@hotmail.com
South Memphis/Soulsville Neighborhood Association Forum
Sat., Aug. 28th, 12 – 2:30pm (11:30a sign-in)
Union Valley Baptist Church, 1051 E. McLemore
Soulsville contact: Mrs. Betty Taylor –btaylor7221@att.net
SMA- Ian L. Randolph – IanRNDLPH@yahoo.com
Getting Involved With CPR
After each forum participants are invited to be a part of the Community Engagement group representing their community. The Community Engagement group will later join the CPR Core Group to discuss recommendations toward reconciliation. The first Community Engagement meeting will be held Saturday, August 31st at 1000 S. Cooper from 12-2pm
For more information contact:
Melissa Miller-Monie
Organizing Coordinator
Phone: 901-725-4990
Email: melissa@midsouthpeace.org
The CPR Team: Bridging the Gap between Community and Police Relations
Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, Community Leaders, Memphis Police Department, Sheriff Office, Playback Memphis and a Third Party Facilitator.