To prevent violence, assist its victims, and provide social reintegration options for individuals who have committed crimes and served their sentences, organizations like the Southwest Organizing Project, the Chicago Community Justice Foundation, and others are expanding their infrastructure and services to benefit more people residing in neighborhoods affected by violence, improve community safety, and promote equity and opportunities to get ahead
In a few minutes, the Arcata City Council will decide what sort of disciplinary measures to impose on former mayor Brett Watson, whom a city investigation found committed sustained acts of sexual harassment against a female city employee. Watson continues to serve on the Arcata City Council.