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We recognize there is some misperception about the relationship between Mockingbird Hill and Progress House. In this month's Tales from the Journey newsletter, we lay out how they are connected in a comprehensive recovery continuum, but there are no barriers to where your own recovery journey begins. https://lnkd.in/gY6Eprdq

After a hard-fought policy victory, how do you make a new approach stick in practice and on the ground? 🎯 Our new guide covers what reformers need to know about policy implementation. Through stories and practical advice, this guide can help change systems—and people’s lives—for the better. https://bit.ly/3TL2owT

Policy Intervention Series:

In our work, we have a saying: Hurt people hurt people. That's why it's crucial to engage communities and individuals with lived experience when creating pathways to public safety. Those who have been directly impacted by violence and the justice system possess invaluable insights into what they need to be safe and thrive. By prioritizing their voices and experiences, we can develop more effective, compassionate, and sustainable strategies for keeping our communities safe.

In part two of this archived blog series, Sally Makreff provides additional insights on record keeping requirements in affirmative action: https://hubs.li/Q02kq9Cp0

Restorative justice isn't just a concept; it's a beacon of hope, a catalyst for healing, and a testament to the power of empathy. Each step toward restoration is a step toward a more compassionate and equitable world. Let's champion this transformative approach, embracing healing over harm and understanding over judgment. Together, we can rebuild, reconcile, and rewrite the narrative of justice. #RestorativeJustice #HealingOverHarm #TransformativePath

20mph policy review finally begins!

Thrilled to share this insightful article penned by our esteemed Rebecca L. Palmer, shedding light on a crucial topic. Check it out and stay informed! #HereForYou

Anyone else been up most of the night and now feeling wired and just about ready to call it a night even before dinner? As we navigate through this change of government, I’ve been considering the following questions today… ~ What might this change of government mean for the organisations I work with? ~ In what ways will this time of renewal enable or constrain them? ~ What underlaying processes and events should we be alive to now, beyond the obvious changes of policy and political narrative at a superficial level? ~ Where is our agency in the underlying structures and mechanisms to affect change inside and outside our organisations and how can we explore these quickly to determine where we can act with good intent? What are your thoughts? I’ll leave a dog picture with you. It’s been a long night and long day… Brodie the Schnauzer – feeling very tired today after the humans kept her up all night with the lights and tv on!

Tripping advice from Terrance McKenna This and more in my FREE harm reduction course: https://lnkd.in/eASCdHTn