Community Safety,
Healing, and Justice
The purpose of this program area is to examine and make recommendations about how to eradicate racism in policing and create community safety for all.
In Minnesota, and across the nation, the disproportionate rate of police-related deaths and injuries among Black Americans is a bitter reality with a multitude of implications. While only 7% of Minnesotans are Black, they accounted for a disproportionate 27% of police-involved deaths. Data collected from the Minneapolis Police Department also show the disparate impact of use of force, with Black people subject to the use of force 7x more than White people.
Through its work with community-based organizations, WILD aims to support projects with a focus on ensuring due process, healing, and justice for victims of police encounters.
WILD Community Safety Champions:
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WILD Program Area Champions are volunteer attorneys who support staff with program development and recruiting for volunteer opportunities.
