Being stopped by police is a stressful experience that can go bad quickly. In any situation you can only control one thing—your own actions. Even when you do everything right, things can still go wrong. These tips can help you protect yourself.
In collaboration with Samaria Rice, Tamir's mother, the ACLU of Ohio has produced the Tamir Rice Safety Handbook to help youth navigate interactions with law enforcement.
Tamir Rice Safety Handbook
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