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Through our efforts, Legacy Rock Ranch aims to build a Christ-centered community of men who have completed their prison sentences. We know that these men are viewed negatively by most. So we will work closely with them to show everyone that they can and will make a positive difference in people's lives. #transformyourlife #lifetransformation #changeforthebetter #positivechanges #embracethejourney #newbeginnings #selfgrowth #personaldevelopment #embracechange #unlockpotential #inspiretransformation #liveyourbestlife #selfempowerment #bethechange #transformativeexperience #growthmindset #choosehappiness #createyourreality #evolveandthrive #transformativejourney

Jack Brewer shares insights on empowering former prisoners for successful reintegration into society. To learn more about the mission of the Jack Brewer Foundation and our efforts to combat fatherlessness in America, WATCH THIS VIDEO 👏 📹

Who are the true killers in the 1988 murders of Cathy Sue Swartz and Christina Y Shelton in Three Rivers, Michigan? #ACAB #Crime #crimenews #CrimeWatch #CrookedCops #FTP #Michigan #murder #policeaccountability #ThreeRivers #UnsolvedMysteries #Activism #AnonymousandTheAEGISAllianceNews #CrimeNews #News #OurNews #TheAEGISAllianceNews #USNews

Michigan lawmakers often prioritize party politics and their political ambitions over listening to voters, resulting in delayed and insufficient actions. The bills framed between 2019 and 2023 are now considered obsolete. In contrast, the Michigan Supreme Court is faced with raising the bar beyond the pending bills. Meanwhile, the highest court in Massachusetts recently ruled, in a narrow 4-3 decision, to raise the minimum age for mandatory life without parole from 18 to 21. This ruling is seen as a positive development by juvenile justice advocates. Juvenile Life Without Parole (JLWOP) sentences, the harshest punishment for underage offenders in the U.S., have faced criticism for being cruel and unusual, particularly affecting minority youth. In response to these concerns, some states, like California in 2018, have raised the age for JLWOP sentencing. It's crucial to recognize that juveniles are still developing individuals who deserve the opportunity for rehabilitation and a chance to contribute positively to society. Currently, 27 states and the District of Columbia have banned life sentences without parole for individuals under 18, while nine states have no one serving such sentences for offenses committed before age 18.

As a community, experiencing or attending a funeral of a love one who has lost their life to gun violence shouldn’t be our reality. We can live in a city free of fear of losing a love one to gun violence. The nations most effective violence reduction efforts redirect resources to focus on the handful of people most likely to be involved in a shooting and provide them with supported pathway out of street life. Why not come to hear from National Experts on how this is done. We can live in a city free of fear of losing a love one to gun violence. The nations most effective violence reduction efforts redirect resources to focus on the handful of people most likely to be involved in a shooting and provide them with supported pathway out of street life. Why not come to hear from National Experts on this is done.

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Yes, There is a God Point. Pull. Click. That's what a young man did in a Pittsburg Church where there was the clear presence of God. The gun did not fire, no serious injuries were reported, and the apprehension was made. While the motive is currently unclear, what we do know is that even while inside sacred areas we still must stay guarded for those who wish do harm us and others. Many questions still need to be answered for a proper analysis to be conducted. QUESTION: 1. Was this a criminal act or mental health crisis? 2. What is the assailant's connection to the Church and / or its members? 3. Does the assailant have a criminal record? 4. Do we now need security forces at religious institutions? 5. Are you comfortable with firearms in and around religious grounds? What say you? #police #policeofficer #policetraining #policeofficers #policedepartment #policejobs #policechief #policecommemorationday #lawenforcement #emergencymanagement #emergencypreparedness #emergencyresponse #emergencyservices #emergency #emergencyplanning #emt #emts #firesafety #firefighter #firesafety #firefighters #firefightertraining #publicsafety #nypd #ppd #pfd #nyfd #phillypolice #philadelphiapolice #philadelphiapolicedepartment #lapd #activeshooter #pastatepolice #pittsburgpolice #God #Christian #church https://lnkd.in/eFiPc6Bn

We always knew one day we’d hear Noah’s name screamed from the crowds, what we didn’t know is that this tragedy would be the reason. He was gonna be great, he had so much to offer and live for, his life meant so much…We can’t grieve until he gets justice. We won’t stop fighting until justice is served…and even then, no amount of justice will give him back to us but atleast he can rest knowing we didn’t give up and fought for him until the end. #Forever8 #JusticeForNoahand you can go to WTOC for updates, so please share

Twenty-five years have passed since that April day that etched sorrow into the hearts of Columbine High School. Two armed students took the lives of 12 of their peers and a cherished teacher and then their own lives. The reverberations of that tragic day have rippled through the years, leaving a sad narrative of killers and victims often repeated in the mainstream media. But what that narrative misses is Columbine’s story of recovery, resilience and triumph. It is in the school’s very fabric, where the emphasis is that every individual, from the principal to the first-day freshman, matters. As Columbine sophomore Madison Price told us, “It’s just the kind of thing that you can feel.” Reporters and editors from our two dozen Denver area newspapers collaborated on a collection of stories we dubbed, "How Columbine changed us." That hard-to-describe feeling is a soft finding for a newsroom that spent months parsing through stories of grief and perseverance in interviews with survivors, past and present school officials, teachers, security experts and even media critics. We sought the answer to a simple question: How has the 1999 Columbine shooting changed the school over the years – and everything else? On one hand, nothing has changed. Gun violence is rampant in the United States. For instance, the stunning tally of deaths and injuries provided by the Atlas of American Gun Violence is only necessary because of the almost-daily barrage of headlines chronicling shootings. Since Columbine, schools across the country have increased security measures. The Jefferson County School District, which oversees the high school, points to classroom doors that lock from the inside. There are single-point entry systems at schools that ensure students, staff and visitors pass through controlled checkpoints. Add to that security cameras, once a rarity, metal detectors and scanners. Much of the changes are meant to ferret out people carrying guns. Yet our reporting did not take us to the raging debates over guns, like whether background checks are enough or if teachers should be armed. Instead, we explored how chaos among rescuers during the Columbine incident led to improved coordination today, helping bridge gaps to make all schools safer. We also looked at the media’s role during and after the shooting to glean lessons. Yet the story those closest to Columbine wanted us, and our readers, to know most is that the shooting doesn’t define Columbine. What they want America to know is that what makes everyone safer is a school culture where everyone is appreciated for who they are and can contribute to a kind of indomitable spirit that has emerged and evolved with intentionality since 1999. That theme is embodied every April 20, the anniversary of the shooting, in the school’s Day of Service. “We have turned that day into something so positive,” teacher Mandy Cooke told us. “And that is what I am most proud of..." Read "How Columbine changed us:"