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The Center for Racial Justice develops and advances innovative solutions to address fundamental challenges facing American society, including persistent economic inequality, disparities in educational opportunity, and ever-present concerns about safety and wellbeing.

 

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Raising the Standard for Using Force

Why the Supreme Court’s use of force standard sets a troublingly low bar, and how communities can raise it without waiting for Washington.

Dan Sutton

Stanford Center for Racial Justice
Published: February 4, 2026

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POLICY TOOL

The Use of Force Policy Explorer

Search and compare use-of-force policies across America’s 100 largest police departments—and see how your city’s rules stack up.

Stanford Center for Racial Justice
Published: January 13, 2026

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POLICY SOLUTION

An Agenda for America’s Universities to Serve the Public Interest

Ideas for bridging the divide between universities and the public, re-envisioning these institutions to better deliver on their promise of economic opportunity and mobility.

Ralph Richard Banks, Emily J. Levine, Hoang Pham, Mitchell L. Stevens, and Dan Sutton

Stanford Center for Racial Justice
Published: May 23, 2025

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POLICY TOOLKIT

Statistical Claims Under the California Racial Justice Act

Resources for defense attorneys, prosecutors, and judges on understanding and evaluating racial bias claims through statistical and legal analysis.

Stanford Center for Racial Justice and Justice Innovation Lab
Published: April 15, 2025

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Model Use of Force Policy

POLICY SOLUTION

Model Use of Force Policy

Clear and comprehensive policy modules covering a wide range of use of force areas—from weapons to de-escalation strategies and pursuits, featuring research-based recommendations informed by diverse law enforcement perspectives, from chiefs to force trainers and patrol officers.

Dan Sutton, George Brown

Stanford Center for Racial Justice

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POLICY TOOLKIT

Using the Model Use of Force Policy in Your California Community

Equipping community members, advocates, elected officials, and police leaders with resources to analyze current policies and implement meaningful reforms.

Stanford Center for Racial Justice

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