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In early June, we wrote about the anger and anguish that was shared across communities after the murder of George Floyd reignited the enduring fight to address the cycle of violence and inequitable treatment against black people and other people of color, not only in the criminal justice system, but across societal systems. In October, […]
While systemic racism has always existed, for many, the events in 2020 brought into clear focus how systems, including police departments and the criminal-legal system, disproportionately harm black people and people of color, and sparked nation-wide protests in defense of black lives. In the wake of the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, […]
MEDIA CONTACT: Beth Yohe, Executive Director 303-865-5625 beth.yohe@conflictcenter.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2020 Removing Police from Schools The Conflict Center supports the Denver school board’s proposed resolution to remove police from its school buildings. Students and teachers should learn and teach in a positive environment where they can effectively study, grow, and build […]
The Conflict Center shares the anguish and the anger that has manifested in communities across the country since the murder of George Floyd on Memorial Day. We honor George Floyd and recognize the importance of speaking clearly and insistently about the unacceptable violence that took his life and the unacceptable systemic racism which fuels a […]
MEDIA CONTACT: Beth Yohe, Executive Director 303-865-5625 beth.yohe@conflictcenter.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2019 SAFE AND HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS The Conflict Center Supports House Bill 1238 Denver, CO – The Conflict Center supports the passage of HB 1238, Safe and Healthy Learning Environments. Below is the statement we submitted to the House Education Committee […]
MEDIA CONTACT: Beth Yohe, Executive Director 303-865-5625 beth.yohe@conflictcenter.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2019 PROTECT PRESCHOOLERS FROM SUSPENSION The Conflict Center Supports House Bill 19-1994 Denver, CO – The Conflict Center believes that school discipline policies should seek to hold students accountable for their actions while also promoting learning, growth and the opportunity […]
This last weekend, we were pleased to welcome Denver District Attorney Beth McCann, City Attorney, Kristin Bronson and Mayor, Michael Hancock to The Conflict Center. We are thrilled to be the first physical location for the Turn Over a New Leaf Clinic where people who have been formerly convicted of a misdemeanor involving marijuana may […]
On February 9th, The Conflict Center will be the first physical location where people who have been formerly convicted of a crime involving marijuana may get their records sealed. This is an effort of the Denver District Attorney, the Denver City Attorney, and the City of Denver given the passage of Colorado Amendment 64 in […]
The Conflict Center is happy to announce that our organization supports Black Lives Matter 5280’s “Black Lives Matter At School” week of action and set of demands. The four demands are: Ending zero-tolerance policies and replacing them with restorative practices Hiring and mentoring Black educators Mandating Black history education and ethnic studies for preK-12 classrooms […]
MEDIA CONTACT: Beth Yohe, Executive Director 303-865-5625 beth.yohe@conflictcenter.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2018 CONFLICT CENTER STATEMENT ON THE FEDERAL SCHOOL SAFETY COMMISSION REPORT Denver, Co The Conflict Center is deeply concerned by the Federal Commission on School Safety’s recommendation to repeal 2014 federal guidance intended to reduce racial discrimination in suspensions and […]