As conversations about defunding the police continue, UWSA is looking closer at how white people specifically fit into this change process in Austin. This is meant to be the start of an on-going discussion as we re-imagine what public safety can look like in our community.

• Delve into specifics of the city budget and divesting from the Austin Police Department
• Build relationships with people in your district
• Organize to take action

Before you attend:

• Have you made a sign for budget justice yet? https://www.actionnetwork.org/events/signs-for-a-just-budget
• We highly recommend you watch Communities of Color United’s teach-in, “Our Vision for a City Without Cops" (all or at least mins 18:41 to 28:00 on the history of policing) - https://www.facebook.com/CCUCoalition/videos/1412037072329977
• Review Grassroots Leadership’s Defund the Police website - https://defundaustinpolice.com/
• Review characteristics of white supremacy culture - https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.html
• Find out what Council District you live in if you don’t already know - https://www.austintexas.gov/GIS/CouncilDistrictMap/