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Follow on Google News | Sociologists for Justice Statement on Grand Jury Decision in Shooting Death of Micheal BrownBy: Sociologists for Justice Our thoughts are with Michael Brown’s family, friends, and community as they fight to be heard. We strongly support efforts to organize for systemic changes in policing across the nation. We stand in solidarity with those already engaged in efforts to ensure that Black lives matter. Further, we urge the Department of Justice to conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether federal civil rights charges should be filed against Officer Wilson and encourage the Obama administration to consider our recommendations (http://sociologistsforjustice.org/ As we plan for how Sociologists for Justice can aid in the cause of racial justice, we urge you to join local solidarity efforts in your community and look forward to you joining us in our next steps as an organization committed to using sociology to advance justice and dignity for all. About Sociologists for Justice Sociologists for Justice is a collective of more than 1800 academic and think-tank affiliated sociologists concerned with the systemic nature of the problems brought to the forefront of national discussion as a result of the killing of Michael Brown and other recent police abuses of power. Through data, analysis, and dialogue, Sociologists for Justice engages audiences beyond the academy in order to facilitate solutions, justice and equity for people and communities at the margins of society. For more information, visit www.sociologistsforjustice.org and follow the conversation on Twitter using the #socforjustice hashtag. End
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