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Is “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Still Relevant Today?
In a recent interview, MovementForward's President and CEO Rev. Markel Hutchins was asked to share his perspective on the relevancy of "Lift Every Voice and Sing"...
PERF 2 Part Virtual Town Hall
The Police Executive Research Forum hosted their June town hall online this year. Typically an in-person event, the town hall was split into two parts and streamed online....
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Announces Partnership for Police Reform
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced a new partnership with NYU School of Law Criminal Justice Lab to create a new path forward for a community-based, data-driven...
The Need for Social Workers within Law Enforcement
The mission of a social worker is to be a rights advocate of those disempowered by society and become a voice on behalf of individuals who are not listened to or who...
Why Human Rights
Human rights are not a new concept - they take us back to the very ethics that underpin ancient law and religion. Moreover, ethics across societies are not dissimilar, as...
Updated CDC Guidance for Faith Communities
The CDC has recently updated their guidance for Faith Communities as organizations start opening back up and gatherings begin again.
You can find the guidance...
Diversity in Police Departments Leads to Improved Community Relations
When you think about your idea of a police officer, do you picture people from all backgrounds and ethnicities?
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Virtual Prayer Vigil for Portland Law Enforcement
This past weekend, the OneCOP initiative, along with the National Sheriffs Association and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement, hosted a virtual vigil for...
Virtual Vigil In Support of Law Enforcement in Portland
On Saturday, May 16th, the OneCOP Initiative in Portland will be hosting a virtual prayer vigil for law enforement and first responders who are serving through the...