IMPACT
Our mission, and why we do what we do.
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MISSION STATEMENT
IT STARTED WITH "I CANT BREATHE"
At first a grassroot movement, Prevent The Cycle’s only purpose was to call attention to the inequities in our city.
However, we soon realized that we needed to do more. Despite our success the underrepresented community members’ energy behind the movement, we still saw few community members joining the cause.
Prevent The Cycle seeks to provide the tools needed in order for our black and brown community to become self advocates and the education that will help them better understand how to use them.
POLICY
POLICE REFORM
PTC created a petition demanding changes to policing in Lynn. We are currently working in partnership with other organizations to push many of the policies forward.
body cameras
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Successfully advocated for updates to Lynn Police Use of Force Policy.
UNARMED CRISIS RESPONSE
PTC demands the establishment of ALERT (the All Lynn Emergency Response Team) which will serve as an alternative to police by offering the Lynn community a team that will respond to certain calls unarmed and independent from police.
BLOG
An Open Letter to Mayor Jared Nicholson – LRJC
LYNN RACIAL JUSTICE COALITION OPEN LETTER TO MAYOR JARED NICHOLSON January 16, 2023 Dear Mayor Nicholson: Today, on one of the most important days in American history, we find ourselves
Diverse Book Initiatives
“Diverse books give us a window into cultures, traditions and experiences.”
Afro Diaspora Festival
“Race is used to establish and justify systems of power, privilege, disenfranchisement, and oppression.”
Community Conversations
“We cannot organize effectively if we do not see each other as bridges and partners.”