University of Wisconsin–Madison
Progressive Local Government
For the 21st Century

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An Evaluation of the Current Group Violence Intervention (GVI) Implementation in Philadelphia
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) Pennsylvania
Source University of Pennsylvania
Policy Areas Health, Public Safety
Philadelphia's Group Violence Intervention strategy addresses group member-involved firearm violence through a combination of social services, focused deterrence, and community-driven anti-violence messaging. Despite COVID-19 challenges, the city adapted by using Mobile Call-In Teams...
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Schools For All Campaign: The School Bias and Pushout Problem
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2008
Level City or Town, School District, School Board
State(s) California
Source American Civil Liberties Union of California
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Education
Oftentimes, schools are ill-equipped to address bias and harassment by students against one another. This failure creates an environment that alienates and ostracizes students, ultimately leading them to leave school. This report discusses various approaches that could be used to...
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Improving Student Outcomes Through Restorative Practices
Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2023
Level City or Town, County, School District
State(s) All States
Source Learning Policy Institute
Policy Areas Education
Common school disciplinary techniques like suspensions or expulsions reduce achievement and increase misbehavior and dropout rates, especially among students of color and students with disabilities. Educators can replace these punitive discipline policies with restorative practices...
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