Stop-and-frisk abuses and other abusive NYPD practices over the past few decades resulted in a federal court ordering that changes be developed with community input, as the result of several class action lawsuits including CCR's Floyd v. City of New York litigation. Though the number of total reported stop-and-frisks may have decreased in the past several years, the reform process is ongoing with significant changes still needed. New Yorkers continue to face abusive and unconstitutional stops in the streets and LGBTQ New Yorkers have an opportunity to have their concerns heard at this town hall.

True reform doesn’t come from just decreased numbers of recorded stops – it requires systemic changes to policies and practices that advance accountability. The court-ordered reform process offers formal opportunities for communities to put forward solutions that help protect New Yorkers from stop-and-frisk abuses and abusive policing. Be part of that process to hold police accountable to our communities and our solutions.

Learn more about the federal lawsuits and court decisions against the NYPD, and the court-ordered reform process.

Join New York City Anti-Violence Project and co-sponsors Communities United for Police Reform, Housing Works Inc., FIERCE!, and Make the Road New York for a town hall to discuss #CommunitySolutions! RSVP for this forum on Facebook, and check out the #CommunitySolutions website for more information.

Food and Metrocards are available for participants.