Just as there was a slowdown in homicides after the 2nd Baltimore Ceasefire in November, there's been an even MORE impressive slowdown in homicides after the 3rd Baltimore Ceasefire held Feb. 2-4.
This strengthens the case that it's not policing, but the power of the people.
This strengthens the case that it's not policing, but the power of the people.
If efforts of @BmoreCeasefire & Baltimore residents could help slow and prevent violence and homicides so dramatically, then that goes back to the question of why do we need the Baltimore Police Department at all.
What we always needed was peacebuilding from within.
What we always needed was peacebuilding from within.
We need a Baltimore Peacebuilding Authority to address crime and violence, not the Baltimore Police Department.
Peacebuilding centers conflict mediation, public health, mental health, and connecting people with resources to turn away from violence and crime.
Peacebuilding centers conflict mediation, public health, mental health, and connecting people with resources to turn away from violence and crime.
We also should consider that the #GTTFtrial is functioning as a venue akin to poor man's version a Truth & Reconciliation Commission (because there's truth but no reconciliation).
It may be it is cathartic for people in the Black Butterfly that BPD's crimes are coming to light.
It may be it is cathartic for people in the Black Butterfly that BPD's crimes are coming to light.
The fact that Black women have led @BmoreCeasefire is HUGE. We had 300 Man March a couple years ago that attempted to quell violence, but their approach was more masculine and militaristic. Having Black women push for peace brings a different energy towards deescalation.
If you are in Baltimore and a masters or doctoral student in public health or another social science, I would venture to say that studying @BmoreCeasefire would make a fantastic thesis or dissertation. Something is special about this effort that should be studied and replicated.
To further clarify, we need Black students writing a thesis or dissertation on @BmoreCeasefire. And if a Black woman could do it, even better. Black women are leading the effort and a Black woman researcher would be best able to pick up on what is making the effort effective.
The last murder was on Feb. 2/3 (Sun website says 2/3 at 12am).
After almost averaging a murder a day last year, the city has gone 7/8 days without a homicide.
Folks, that is an absolute MIRACLE. Yes, it's way too early to declare victory, but this is inspiring & promising.
After almost averaging a murder a day last year, the city has gone 7/8 days without a homicide.
Folks, that is an absolute MIRACLE. Yes, it's way too early to declare victory, but this is inspiring & promising.
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