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CRS supports communities across the United States and its territories as they respond to race-based tension and conflict. Race-based tension and conflict can be on the basis of actual or perceived race or because of personal characteristics associated with race. Below are a few examples of the support CRS can provide:

• Discussing perceived inequities and allegations of racially-biased policing with law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and all levels of government
• Sharing best practices for developing policies and procedures for alleviating community tensions
• Assisting law enforcement professionals and community members with resolving tensions and strengthening police-community partnerships when conflicts based on race arise
• Helping law enforcement professionals, community representatives, city officials, and demonstration organizers ensure safe and lawful assembly when rallies and demonstrations are planned in response to racial tension
• Facilitating dialogues with administrators, staff, educators, and students at schools and universities to increase cross-racial understanding and to address bullying and hate issues

Case summaries may be found within CRS’s Annual Reports, located on the CRS Resource Center webpage.