Stopping the Violence in Chicago - Lessons for America's Cities
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore strategies and insights for addressing urban violence through this panel discussion featuring local leaders from Chicago. Delve into promising approaches, challenges, and potential solutions as experts share their experiences and perspectives on combating the epidemic of bloodshed. Gain valuable lessons applicable to cities across America as panelists discuss topics such as community collaboration, education reform, policing strategies, and the importance of investing in neighborhoods. Examine the roles of various stakeholders, including law enforcement, schools, and nonprofit organizations, in breaking the cycle of violence and fostering meaningful change. Engage with thought-provoking questions on trust-building, accountability, and the path forward for creating safer urban communities.
Syllabus
Introduction
The Panel
The Problem
The Chickens
Collaboration
Graduation Rates
Project Hood
Chicago Beyond
Breaking the Cycle
Trusting the Police
Consent decree
Reducing violence
No closure rate
Retaliation
Audience Questions
Former Detainees
New Orleans
Education
Public vs Charter Schools
School Choice
Policing
In Organization
Disconnectedness
Partnership with nonprofits
No government funding
Reasonable nearterm goals
Holding leaders accountable
Investing in the community
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
Related Courses
International Human RightsUniversité catholique de Louvain via edX Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
The University of Oklahoma via Janux Mujeres coraje. DesafĂos en la historia
Universitat Jaume I via Independent International Human Rights Law: Prospects and Challenges
Duke University via Coursera Global Food Security: Addressing the Challenge
Lancaster University via FutureLearn