Resolutions

The SSCCC recognizes the profound and lasting impact of police violence on students, families, and communities across California—particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds. We affirm the importance of supporting community college students who have been directly or indirectly affected by such violence.

In alignment with the spirit of this resolution, the SSCCC currently offers a scholarship that can be used to support students impacted by trauma, financial hardship, or systemic injustice, including those affected by police violence. This scholarship is intended to help address barriers such as mental health challenges, academic disruption, and financial insecurity.

While the SSCCC does not have the capacity at this time to create and manage a separate scholarship fund in honor of individuals killed by police, we remain open to continuing conversations with impacted individuals and communities about how to best support student healing, justice, and success. We also continue to encourage colleges and districts to expand support services, including dedicated scholarships and trauma-informed resources, for students and families navigating the effects of systemic violence.