You're Invited: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's Ceasefire Teach-In Series - A Call to Learn, Understand & Act for a Safer Oakland
Join Mayor Barbara Lee, Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell, Dr. Holly Joshi, Department of Violence Prevention Chief and a panel of leading community safety and justice experts for an in-depth Ceasefire Teach-In, hosted in partnership with the Mayor’s Public Safety Working Group.
This interactive community learning experience will unpack the facts, data, and lived realities behind gun violence in Oakland — and explore how Ceasefire and other proven strategies are evolving to meet the moment.
What to Expect:
- A deep dive into the Ceasefire strategy—what it is, how it works, and its impact
Real talk from law enforcement, violence prevention experts, and frontline advocates
A look at current data and trends driving Oakland’s public safety challenges
Open Q&A and dialogue with city leaders and residents