What Defunding the Police Looks Llike

·       Mental health responders to attend mental health crisis in place of armed

police

·       Street outreach teams, more shelters and affordable housing to help solve homelessness and stop the homeless from being criminalized 

·       Traffic stops to be eliminated entirely, with traffic violations dealt with via. mail

·       Community members to attend domestic violence calls, to help intervene and establish long-term safety for the individuals

·       Specialized physical and emotional support for victims of sexual violence

·       Investing in prevention of sex trafficking to end economic and social conditions that lead to deeply rooted vulnerabilities 

·       The legalization of marijuana to stop incarceration for the 'harmless' drug

·       Better handling of drug offenses to stop 'criminalizing of communities of color'

·       Decriminalization of sex work and formation of an independent union to ensure individuals have insurance, child care and safety precautions

·       Restorative justice (meetings between victim and offender) to be used to deal with property crimes such as theft and burglary