Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice

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Georgia is facing an unprecedented healthcare workforce shortage. Each year, experienced physicians from around the world make their homes in communities across the state. Read more on how licensing reform can tap into this deep pool of global medical talent and help meet the healthcare needs of Georgia children and families in need across the state. #GeorgiaWorkforce #HealthcareWorkforce #SBBH #LicensingReform

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ new guidelines on school discipline reinforce what we’re championing at Georgia Appleseed—an educational approach that supports rather than excludes students. Instead of punitive measures, we know that trauma-informed practices and accessible mental health resources create pathways for every child to succeed. We’re advocating alongside pediatricians and policymakers to replace exclusionary discipline with real support that benefits Georgia’s students, schools, and communities. #SchoolJustice #MentalHealth #EducationAdvocacy

Our vision is no Tricks, just Treats for Georgia’s Children! Help us scare away barriers to opportunity for Georgia's kids and carve out change across the state and to ensure that every child has safe housing, quality education, and a bright future. We’re brewing up ideas – what “potion” of change would you add for a brighter future? Drop your ideas in the comments! 

Georgia's physician workforce shortage is leaving children and families across the state without access to essential healthcare. We join the Georgia Public Policy Foundation in supporting common-sense licensing reform in the state that will help experienced doctors who have moved to Georgia from abroad to more quickly return to practice and start serving local communities. Read more about this innovative workforce solution here.

Tomorrow Georgia Appleseed will be conducting a virtual training hosted with Kilpatrick. The session will focus on "Advocating for Children in School Tribunals" and will cover crucial topics such as understanding school disciplinary hearings, early intervention, and best practices for representing a child. We believe this training will be a valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in advocating for children facing long-term suspension or expulsion. There is still time to register! Follow the link in our bio. #CLEtraining #EducationAdvocates #SchoolJustice

Last week we celebrated #ProBonoAppreciationWeek with our Supporter Appreciation Event! The evening was apple-solutely amazing with a bushel of supporters, great turnout, spirited conversations, and crisp, delicious cider! We presented our inaugural Pom Pomme Awards, celebrating our core supporters and those who branch out for justice! Board Member N. John Bey shared why he and his firm are proud to stand with Georgia Appleseed in supporting Georgia’s children. Our new Legal and Policy Director Darlene shared program updates. And Luci tapped into the a-peel of Pro Bono Appreciation week, sharing that last year 27 firms provided over $1,067,000 worth of pro bono hours! A huge thanks to Atlanta Hard Cider & Distillery for hosting an evening that was sweet as cider! With your support, we're planting seeds of change across Georgia! Did you receive a Pom Pomme Award this year? Share a picture of you and your apple in the comments! #GeorgiaAppleseed #ProBono #Gratitude

Delighted to attend Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice's supporter appreciation event this week. In addition to meeting the staff and other supporters, I was truly honored to be given the "Data Dynamo" Pomme-Pomme award! In truth, it's Jack Cattell and Kasra Ostad Aghajani who are GtD's "data dynamic duo", but it is great working with an organization that gets the data to generate insights into its work. Since 2021 we've been evaluating the innovative FAIR (Fairness, Advocacy, Individualized Representation) program for children in Georgia's school disciplinary process. Follow this link to learn more about Georgia Appleseed and its FAIR program. https://lnkd.in/eD76PcDj

There is still time to join! Attorneys, you’re invited! Join the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar (YLD) Child Advocacy and Protection Committee for a virtual panel discussion on Oct. 25 at 12PM. Earn CLE credit and learn how young lawyers can get involved in pro bono child advocacy opportunities. Georgia Appleseed's Policy Counsel Morgan Bridgman will present opportunities to get involved with our Tribunal Volunteer Lawyers Network (TVLN). Our board member, Adwoa Atwoti, will be representing the Truancy Intervention Project as well! Follow the link in our bio to learn more or scan the QR code to join! #TVLN #YLD #YoungLawyers #ProBono #SchoolJustice

One week from today Georgia Appleseed will be conducting a virtual training hosted with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. The session will focus on "Advocating for Children in School Tribunals" and will cover crucial topics such as understanding school disciplinary hearings, early intervention, and best practices for representing a child. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in advocating for children facing long-term suspension or expulsion. Link to register is in our bio. #CLEtraining #EducationAdvocates #SchoolJustice