City and Menninger to hold public hearing on community studies
After summer disturbances in 1970 Lawrence partnered with the Menninger Foundation Topeka to supervise community workshop sessions. About 180 residents took part in sessions finished last December. A Jan 9 1971 report and a June 15 1971 steering committee summary were issued and reviewed by the Journal World.
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Lawrence Police Community Relations Project Findings Report
The City of Lawrence partnered with The Menninger Foundation in 1970 to study police community relations. The report outlines preparatory, workshop, and evaluation phases with a steering committee, 180 participants, and 42 of 45 police officers. It notes fears, distrust, discrimination, and the need for accessible government and representative boards.
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Police Community Relations Workshop Findings in Lawrence
A Lawrence study summarizes a citywide police community relations workshop. It outlines calls for an ombudsman, a nonarmed citizen review board, expanded human relations, and better crisis planning to curb discrimination and improve trust among Black, street, student, university, and business groups.
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