Crossroads (with lunch) | Changing the nature of policing for the better

Changing the nature of policing for the better

Harvey Harrison and Lori A. Young, Just Voices Iowa

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OCTOBER 18, 2024  |  11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church, Des Moines
** in-person event **

Since 2019, Just Voices Iowa has been building a platform to educate, collaborate, and advocate to end racially-biased and unjust policing. This local non-profit has spent years collecting and analyzing police data and sharing the stories of residents harmed by the Des Moines police. They also publish in-depth research on racially-disparate marijuana enforcement and have chronicled the many protests during the Summer of 2020 in Des Moines ("The People's History"). As a direct result of their work, together with others in the racial justice advocacy network, some key changes have been made to policing in Des Moines. But much more work remains to be done. At the October Crossroads, we'll learn about the victories and challenges Just Voices Iowa has had along the way, as well as the current state of law enforcement in Des Moines as the city seeks to appoint the next police chief — who they hope will champion sweeping and progressive changes.

You may make your reservation to attend in-person (with lunch) by clicking on the "Register Now" button. Four bag lunch sandwich options are available: turkey, roast beef, ham salad, and vegetarian; brown bag lunches are now $15 each. Please note: You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 16. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will not be available.

If you have any issues registering, please email info@interfaithallianceiowa.org or call 515.279.8715.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS:

Harvey Harrison | Following his graduation from the University of Iowa Law School, Harvey practiced general civil law on the East side of Des Moines until his retirement in 2011. Since his retirement, he has immersed himself in school mediation projects, justice advocacy in collaboration with many corporations and agencies, and in the development and ongoing work of Just Voices Iowa, which he founded in 2019. His name is synonymous with racial justice to all who know him.

Lori A. Young | Lori A. Young is a native of Des Moines and a graduate of Tech High School and Grand View University. Her professional experience lies in corporate internal and marketing communications at The Principal, where she worked for nearly 30 years. Currently, Lori is the Communications & Operations Director for Just Voices Iowa. In her spare time she’s a volunteer feature writer, artist, and community organizer and activist fighting on issues such as racially-biased policing, environmental, and economic justice for over 15 years.

Crossroads is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines. It's an opportunity to learn, to participate in civil dialogue, and to discuss issues at the crossroads of religion and politics.