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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsCriminal IssuesDefunding the PoliceStarted 5yrs agoActive 1hr ago3 here now

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

“Defund the police” is a slogan that supports divesting funds from police departments and reallocating them to non-policing forms of public safety and community support, such as social services, youth services, housing, education, healthcare and other community resources.

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How would your community change if more money was spent on social programs instead of on policing?

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Have you or someone you know ever needed help that the police weren't equipped to provide?

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What kind of community services do you think could benefit from increased funding to prevent crime?

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How do you feel about the balance between public safety and community support in your own neighborhood?

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Can you imagine a situation where a social worker, rather than a police officer, could be more effective in responding?

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What are your thoughts on the role of police in schools versus more counselors or youth programs?

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How important do you believe mental health services are in reducing the need for traditional policing?

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Do you think investing in housing and job programs could reduce crime more effectively than increased policing?

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In what ways have you observed police presence affecting your community, positively or negatively?

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What alternative strategies can you think of that might make your community feel safer and more supported?

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