(3) Project Goals

  • Goal 1: Increase Public Awareness
    Audience: General public and media outlets.
    DH Connection: This goal aligns with DH’s emphasis on accessibility and transparency.
  • Goal 2: Support Advocacy for Policy Reform
    Audience: Policymakers and advocacy organizations.
    DH Connection: Aligns with DH’s value of fostering social change through data accessibility.
  • Goal 3: Empower Affected Communities
    Audience: Communities impacted by police violence.
    DH Connection: Promotes DH’s commitment to providing open-access resources to underrepresented communities.

The project’s goals reflect DH best practices by maintaining open documentation and a user-friendly interface, which strengthens its impact on various audiences.

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