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Berkeley Peace and Justice Commission
General roles:
Policy research: Study impact of human rights crisis on the life chances of Berkeley residents. Project long-term outcomes of economic/ecological trends, and develop prudent policy options to positively transform Berkeley and the Bay Area. Work with government staff, academic leaders, non-profits, and policy institutes.
Action research: Interview people affected by human rights abuses. Produce anecdotal testimony illuminating effect of anti-poor legislation and racial profiling. Help develop community plans to advance human rights.
Community organizing: Network with community-based organizations and progressive leaders from local governments and academia. Assist city commissioners to develop integrated, inter-disciplinary solutions to social problems.
Specific priorities for 2020-2021:
I. Participate in a citywide community engagement process, initiated by the city council in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, to re-envision public safety and police for people in Berkeley.No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
Breanne Slimick, Secretary, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Advises the Council and the School Board on issues of peace and social justice. Creates citizen awareness and develops educational programs. Total membership is fifteen. Each Councilmember and School Director makes one appointment.
The Commission's broad mandate encompasses foreign and domestic issues, political and civil rights as well as economic, social and cultural.
In addition to preparing resolutions and drafting ordinances, the Commission holds public round-table discussions on issues including restorative justice, immigrant rights and services, and sex-trafficking in Berkeley.
We seek to empower grassroots and marginalized communities to make their voices heard and affect city policy to foster social justice in Berkeley and throughout the country and the world.
We'll work with your schedule.
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
December 15, 2020