"These trends pose a danger not just to individuals but also to organizations, movements, civil society, and the health of our democracy. In response, local communities have aligned with elected officials to call for independent, transparent investigations and peaceful mobilization. Across the country, communities are finding new ways to effectively de-escalate potential violence and keep their communities safe, energized, and resilient in the face of growing threats from both state and nonstate actors."
"New participatory research from the Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) at Princeton University finds that the ecosystem of community safety and de-escalation practitioners is evolving to meet what some have described as a steady 10-year increase in demand for training and support. Around the country, local leaders and everyday people are coming together in broad coalitions that aim to foster resilience and stand up to threats to their communities."
The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent and subsequent federal shootings exemplify an escalating political violence risk environment in the United States. High-profile political assassinations, rising death threats to elected officials and community leaders, increased federal domestic military deployments, and state abuses against immigrants and refugees have intensified threats. These trends endanger individuals, organizations, movements, civil society, and democratic health. Local communities and elected officials are calling for independent, transparent investigations while forming coalitions to pursue peaceful mobilization, de-escalation training, and community resilience. Participatory research from the Bridging Divides Initiative and organizing experience from Western States Center map risks and focus strategies for de-escalation, civil resistance, and community safety.
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