BI ArticleSuzanne Ghais: Bridging the Police Community Divide
Long-time conflict resolution practioner and scholar Suzanne Ghais reflects on the dangerous escalation between police and their communities.
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Suzanne Ghais: Bridging the Police Community Divide
Long-time conflict resolution practioner and scholar Suzanne Ghais reflects on the dangerous escalation between police and their communities.
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