First hour: Members of Rochester City Council on the city's proposed budget
Second hour: Discussing how racial disparities affect rates of domestic violenceRochester City Council will vote on the proposed budget on Tuesday. Before they do, several members discuss the budget on Connections: how much money for policing? How large of a police force? How much money for the Police Accountability Board? What about the Person In Crisis teams, social services, community building, and more? Our guests:
- Mary Lupien, member of Rochester City Council
- Jose Peo, member of Rochester City Council
- Brigit Hurley, senior director of advocacy and program for The Children's Agenda
Then in our second hour, according to the Women of Color Network, approximately four out of every ten non-Hispanic Black women have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner. Racial disparities in economics, education, criminal justice – as well as cultural factors – contribute to those rates. They also lead to challenges when it comes to victims seeking and accessing support services. This hour, we discuss how racial disparities and social determinants affect rates of domestic violence, and our guests weigh in on what they would like to see in terms of support and resources. In studio:
- Meaghan de Chateauvieux, president and CEO of Willow Domestic Violence Center
- Kesha Carter, chief diversity officer for Coordinated Care Services, Inc.
- Geena Cruz, CEO of Heels of Greatness
- George Payne, case manager for Willow Domestic Violence Center
