TED Talks Daily How we can turn racism into a solvable problem -- and improve policing | Phillip Atiba Goff
Sep 9, 2019
Phillip Atiba Goff, a justice scientist and founder of the Center for Policing Equity, dives into transforming racism into a measurable, solvable problem. He emphasizes redefining racism from feelings to behaviors, allowing for effective data analysis in policing. Goff advocates for transparent policing practices and infrastructure improvements to promote racial equity. Through engaging anecdotes and a data-driven approach, he shares actionable solutions for reformed law enforcement and community collaboration in tackling systemic racism.
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Personal Encounters with Police Bias
- Phillip Atiba Goff recounts experiencing fear upon seeing a police officer unclip their gun.
- He also shares the panic of his godson being perceived as a threat due to racial bias.
Redefining Racism
- Defining racism by feelings makes it impossible to solve.
- Shifting the focus to racist behaviors makes the problem measurable and therefore solvable.
Measuring for Accountability
- Measuring behaviors allows for accountability and targeted interventions.
- Goff advocates for a "ComStat for justice" to track and address racial disparities in policing.