CRS Deploys Conciliation Team to Jena, Louisiana in September 2007
The Community Relations Service deployed
personnel to Jena, Louisiana in September 2007 to work with all parties
and law enforcement to reduce community racial tensions and maintain peace
during the large protest and demonstration activities which drew large
crowds of people and extensive international, national, and local media
coverage. CRS provided assistance to the community and visitors in preventing
the potential for conflict. CRS will continue to assess racial tensions
and work with all parties in Jena to resolve racial difficulties. |