Periagoge
Scenario

When community members fear you despite shared heritage

A teenage immigrant called me 'la migra' during a routine traffic stop and I saw the genuine terror in his eyes even though I was just checking his broken taillight.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The weight of wearing a uniform that erases your personal identity and transforms you into a symbol of state power.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Policing across cultures?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.