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🔍 Discover 6 essential strategies to support young people during reentry in our new guide, developed with support from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance. From cross-system planning to gender-affirming services, these practices are critical for successful community integration. https://bit.ly/4fZmpIt

🔍 Discover 6 essential strategies to support young people during reentry in our new guide, developed with support from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance. From cross-system planning to gender-affirming services, these practices are critical for successful community integration. https://bit.ly/4fZmpIt

At our recent community coffee morning at Loughborough Primary School Loughborough Primary School, we delved into the critical issue of school exclusions. Research indicates that a significant number of individuals in the UK prison system have experienced school exclusion, highlighting the importance of early intervention (stats from Revolving Doors). The "school-to-prison pipeline" is real. Local organisations in Lambeth and Brixton are actively addressing these challenges through joined up community initiatives and collaborative working that cares - but there is still a way to go. There is an urgent need to foster inclusive educational environments and provide support to young people at risk of exclusion as well as their families - a truly holistic approach. We must aim to break the cycle that leads from educational disengagement to involvement in the criminal justice system. Join our upcoming community coffee mornings to engage in meaningful discussions on pressing local issues and importantly, explore partnership solutions. Together, we can create a safer, more supportive community for our young people. Email: events@ecosystemcoldharbour.org to hear about the next event or other initiatives.

The Foundation's 2023 Annual Report, Accelerating Justice, is here! From workforce development and community stabilization to individual stories of success, the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation drives access to justice across the diverse landscape of Ohio. Each Foundation grant, initiative, and innovation accelerates the pace of positive change, paving the path toward a more just and equitable Ohio. Explore the report to discover how the Foundation's funding supports work that strengthens the workforce, improves communities, and stabilizes families https://bit.ly/2QKAcfB

Although this article was based on schools in Mississippi, this seems to be an epidemic everywhere. I believe this was an issue pre-pandemic and heightened after the pandemic. What are the solutions for increasing the attendance rates to ensure that students are successful in their postsecondary opportunities? It is time to take these conversations a lot more seriously as this impacts a whole generation.

The University of Michigan School of Public Health plays a vital role in exploring the impact of the Expanded Child Tax Credit on child poverty. Their work supports programs in Flint, MI, like the innovative Rx Kids initiative, which provides direct financial aid to families, addressing health and economic disparities. This partnership highlights how public health research and community programs can transform lives. Learn more about these efforts and their importance in shaping equitable policies for children and families. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efXZ6txy

The National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, recognizes the impacts of our history with residential schools, missing children and the families and survivors of these institutions. Today, and everyday, we honour the children who never returned home, their families and communities. We recognize the importance of this day in the reconciliation process. Together, we can work towards building an inclusive future rooted in understanding, respect, and healing. Learn more by reviewing the 94 Calls to Action; https://lnkd.in/d_vxM-2 #NDTR

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