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Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College
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A collaboration of faculty, students, and community based organizations ​that uses research and advocacy to produce safer and more just communities. Project Coordinator: Alex S. Vitale. https://substack.com/@alexvitale
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Tonight in DC.
November 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Wed night in DC we will be showing our film. @sexworkfilm.bsky.social.
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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SEX WORK: IT’S JUST A JOB screens Nov 13–15 at Maysles Documentary Center 🎬 Get tickets: www.maysles.org/calendar/sex...

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SEX WORK: IT'S JUST A JOB — maysles documentary center
IN MAYSLES CINEMA Thursday, November 13th at 7PM SEX WORK: IT’S JUST A JOB Tami Gold, 2025, 60 min. SEX WORK: IT'S JUST A JOB shares the voices of an incredibly diverse group of sex worker...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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November 2025 Newsletter
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November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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My comments on Mamdani asking Tisch to stay on at NYPD in @nyamnews.bsky.social:
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Mamdani’s offer to retain Commissioner Tisch concerns some long-time proponents
Mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani wants Jessica Tisch to remain as NYPD Commissioner under his potential administration.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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The New School’s Gender & Sexualities Studies Institute + the Sex Tech Lab are hosting a screening of SEX WORK: It’s Just a Job on Nov 5 at 7PM. A film about honesty, solidarity & human warmth—asking deep questions about policing & human rights. 🌂Link to register: event.newschool.edu/sexworkitsju...
October 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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New op-ed from PSJP coordinator Alex Vitale.

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Opinion: Mamdani’s proposed Department of Community Safety would be a win for New Yorkers
The proposal is well-grounded in existing best practices, and there is wide support for it among the public and City Council.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Great sold out screening last night at Cinema Villiage.
October 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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My latest on Mamdani's proposal for a Department of Community Safety in @cityandstateny.bsky.social. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: Mamdani’s proposed Department of Community Safety would be a win for New Yorkers
The proposal is well-grounded in existing best practices, and there is wide support for it among the public and City Council.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Out w @gangscoalition.bsky.social calling for abolishing the NYPD Gang Database.
October 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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PSJP coordinator Alex Vitale was quoted in a recent article about Zohran Mamdani’s potential paths in dealing with the NYPD if elected mayor. Read at the link below.

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Walking the Thin Blue Line
Bill de Blasio, Zohran Mamdani, and the NYPD
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October 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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It’s official: the NYPD’s “gang database” is built on bias, not safety. The Inspector General’s new report proves it.

Rally with us Oct 23, 5PM @ One Police Plaza to demand City Council pass #Intro798. #EraseTheDatabase @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @psjpbc.bsky.social @indivisible.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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And the best piece I've seen yet on what the content of that defined position should be remains this one, by @alexvitale.bsky.social.

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bdlimm.bsky.social Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.bsky.social · Jul 24
Wise advice on NYPD to Zohran from @alexvitale.bsky.social:

DON'T–
❌ Focus on homicide clearance stats
❌ Expand officer headcount
❌ Retry failed reforms (e.g., trainings)

DO–
✅ Reduce NYPD comms
✅ Sentinel Event Reviews
✅ Disband SRG
✅ Abolish gang database
✅ Pick a commish loyal to Z('s agenda)
thenation.com The Nation Magazine @thenation.com · Jul 24
If he becomes mayor, Zohran Mamdani will have to tackle New York City's biggest beast: the NYPD. @alexvitale.bsky.social has some suggestions for how to do just that.
October 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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Out supporting youth protesting abusive conditions in NYC Juvenile facilities.
October 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Our Oct 23 screening at Cinema Village for Sex Work: It’s Just a Job is SOLD OUT! 💥
Thank you to everyone showing up for the film and the stories it uplifts.
Next chance to see it: Nov 5 @ The New School, Kellen Auditorium (Room N101)
🎟️ Tickets → event.newschool.edu/sexworkitsju...
October 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Youth Justice Network out strong advocating for the passage of the Youth Justice and Opportunities Act and #righttoremainsilent Act outside of the Horizon detention facility in the Bronx! #erasethedatabase @indivisible.org @psjpbc.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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🚨EMERGENCY RALLY🚨

Come out and support our partners at @gangscoalition.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Tonight
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Please join us at John Jay this Thursday, October 16th for a screening followed by a panel with producer Alex Vitale and participants from the film.

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October 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Excellent piece from Melissa Broudo.
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Mamdani’s bill decriminalizing sex work is just
Recent coverage of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s support for decriminalizing consensual adult sex work misses the mark by claiming it would embolden traffickers and abusers. Concerns around ex…
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October 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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“Sex workers are really good at creating community because we know grief very well.” - Fera
Community and grief live side by side.

🎟️ Hear Fera's and others stories at our NYC screenings on Oct 23 and Oct 28 - www.sexworkfilm.com

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October 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Great shot from last night’s launch event for “A People’s Surveillance Handbook for New York.”

Photo by Anna Lee

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Find the handbook here: www.stopspying.org/peoples-hand...
October 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Tomorrow, PSJP coordinator Alex Vitale will join a discussion panel at the free launch event of “A People’s Surveillance Handbook for New York.”

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Event details and registration in link below.
A People’s Handbook of Surveillance for New York - Launch Event
Join us for the launch of our handbook featuring panelists Obi Afriye, Dr. Randa Serhan, and Dr. Alex Vitale, moderated by Dr.Lisa Berglund.
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October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Check out the new NYC voter guide from the Police Reform Organizing Project (PROP) and @psjpbc.bsky.social.
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2025 NYC General Mayoral Election Voter Guide.pdf
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October 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Great screening last night at the Feirstein School of Film at BrooklynCollege (@brooklyncollege.bsky.socialbrooklyncollege.bsky.social).
October 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM