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Let's make a difference together!   Did you know that by increasing the graduation rates of teenagers, we can significantly reduce juvenile crime rates over time? It's true! And not only that, but by accomplishing this, we can ultimately see a decrease in adult crime rates as well.   Our School Justice Partnership (SJP) is dedicated to making this vision a reality. Our mission is clear: to increase graduation rates in communities and foster safer, more prosperous futures for our youth.   Interested in taking part in this crucial initiative? Learn more about our SJP and how you can get involved today!   Learn more about SJP here: https://lnkd.in/g39YYqG8 #SchoolJusticePartnership #GraduationRates #CommunityImpact #YouthEmpowerment #CrimePrevention

Today is World Day of Social Justice. A great way of introducing this theme to students is through stories. Browse our selection of story-based lesson plans and choose one to share with your students. https://lnkd.in/diGceTFA #socialjustice #worlddayofsocialjustice #ELT #ELTlessons

Here are some great story-based lesson plans and teaching ideas based around the topic of social justice.

📚 A billion children spend most of their time in school every day. That is why safe school settings are CRUCIAL for children to grow up free from violence. Read this 🆕 blog from Stella Ayo-Odongo, founder of Coalition for Good Schools, on the unique opportunities schools can offer to #EndViolenceAgainstChildren 👉 https://bit.ly/3TRFtjs

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day! The average age of entry into trafficking is 15 years old. The majority of youth in the US experiencing trafficking are attending school at the same time. The power of secure relationships cannot be underestimated! In a 2018 Thorn survey of survivors, schools were noted as a key opportunity for intervention. One survivor shared, “A teacher would have been the most helpful to either give me the number [of the National Human Trafficking Hotline] or call for me.” Safe and secure relationships between students and teachers are essential! FuelEd’s professional learning builds strong, emotionally safe relationships between teachers/staff and students. https://bit.ly/3SoySwh #healthyrelationships #relationshipskills #edleadership #safeschools #Partner2Prevent #EndTrafficking #HumanTrafficking #ForcedLabor #LaborTrafficking #SexTrafficking

“Children at Michaela have timed loo breaks, must be silent in corridors and face detention if they break eye contact with teachers.” This is Draconian behaviour & can actually heighten vulnerabilities in children. https://lnkd.in/eyU2ujvM Let’s just clear one thing up… so far as someone is Under 18, they are deemed a CHILD & therefore vulnerable in ANY circumstance, even the ones that “have made an active choice.” You have a fleet of undiagnosed children, who during the pandemic, were basically forced to stay in their homes with little to no social interaction with peers & had no help from services, because teachers just thought said children were “truant” & “disruptive”. Yes, some children need an iron fist & I don’t believe anyone has been soft, I think people are definitely becoming more understanding & aware, because there is a crisis out there and it is now hitting home turfs. Articles like this, just prove that there is still a gap between educational establishments taking time out to understand children. It’s almost like they want to pin this blame on children and take away accountability that there are so many factors, culturally, environmentally & even within schools, which contribute to majority of these behaviours. If some educational establishments refuse to be aware that societal issues affect children from all walks of life, it allows them to sanction children continually until they have sifted the “bad apples” out. And by the way, penelising a child for not making eye contact, shows lack of cultural competency. In some African cultures and possibly other cultures, eye contact = heavy disrespect, so I would be interested to know where a lot of the children getting penalised were from. 🧐 The education sector needs help and I really have to give credit to educational establishments who reach out to experts by experience for help on trauma-informed approaches, who ask for training on these societal issues that affect our children and best approaches they can take to create a safer space for all children, including those who have been exploited & who ensure that they dedicate things like Safety Days so their students are also receiving the same level of awareness raising to try to tackle these matters. I have a whole lot to say, but I’ll keep it minimal. This article is a strong no from me though.

Today, I attended a very enlightening session on youth violence at the Restorative Justice Conference by Albert Stinson and Kenya S. Hawkins. “Your Brain on Guns” needs to be a part of the school curriculum to train our youth on how to regulate themselves. They also offer trainings. #yrudition #transformation

The Power of Your Voice: Speaking Up for Social Justice Discover the impact of silence and the importance of using your voice for social justice. Explore recent events and learn how your voice can make a difference. Don't stay silent anymore! #SpeakUp #SocialJusticeWarrior #UseYourVoice #StandTogether #EndInjustice #EqualityMatters #RaiseAwareness #JusticeForAll #ActNow #MakeADifference

Dive deeper into the conversation on SOCIAL JUSTICE! Charles L. Robbins' TEDx talk sheds light on critical issues. Keep watching to gain insights and discover how you can make a positive impact in the fight for social justice. The world needs your voice!!! ✨ #TEDxTalk #socialjustice #jointhediscussion #U4Ccenter