Power to the People

A training series on ending police violence in America

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Did you know many cities across America have Police Oversight Commissions that aim to address police-related incidents? In fact, of the 50 largest U.S. cities, 88% have these commissions. But rarely do young people, especially young women, serve on these governing boards.

YOU will change that. Attend Power to the People, a virtual training series that prepares you to apply for a seat on your local Police Oversight Commission. There will be multiple trainings, where you'll learn about police violence data, the history of community response, and how to apply to serve on Police Oversight Commissions in your city. Power to the People will give you the tools to flip the power in your city. 

NOW is the time to get involved. Let’s harness our momentum to codify new laws, reduce - and one day - eliminate police violence, hold officers and departments accountable, and ultimately, get justice for lives lost.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley said it best: 

“The people who are closest to the pain should be closest to the power.” 

YOU are at the forefront of this movement. YOU should be closest to the power, informing and monitoring new policies, assessing and regulating how police departments adapt to a new era of policing in America. Flex your power. Register now. 

Register for the roundtable discussions

Complete the below form to register for the entire training series or pick and chooses sessions to attend. For session details, click here.

  • May 3, 2022: Defunding the Police
  • May 17, 2022: Police Reform
  • May 31, 2022: Abolishing the Police

IGNITE is for all cis and trans women, as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centers the experiences of young women.

Session Details

All sessions will be held virtually:

  • 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ET
  • 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm CT
  • 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm MT
  • 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm PT

Power to the People Roundtable: Defunding the Police | May 3, 2022

Structured as a think-tank-style event, this roundtable discussion will explore the concept of ‘Defunding the Police’ and what that means for members of the IGNITE team as well as the various attendees supporting the event. The objective is to facilitate an environment in which attendees can freely share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to the topic so that we can assess the pulse of the people and the direction in which they are leaning as it pertains to combatting police violence across the country. Register now.

Power to the People Roundtable: Police Reform | May 17, 2022 

Structured as a think-tank-style event, this roundtable discussion will explore the concept of ‘Police Reform’ and what that means for members of the IGNITE team as well as the various attendees supporting the event. The objective is to facilitate an environment in which attendees can freely share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to the topic so that we can assess the pulse of the people and the direction in which they are leaning as it pertains to combatting police violence across the country. Register now.

Power to the People Roundtable: Abolishing the Police | May 31, 2022

Structured as a think-tank-style event, this roundtable discussion will explore the concept of ‘Abolishing the Police’ and what that means for members of the IGNITE team as well as the various attendees supporting the event. The objective is to facilitate an environment in which attendees can freely share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to the topic so that we can assess the pulse of the people and the direction in which they are leaning as it pertains to combatting police violence across the country. Register now.