📢 Calling all professionals in the social justice and human services fields! Did you know that among all the survivors that Cast has ever served, 88% are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC)? That's a staggering number that highlights the disproportionate impact of systemic injustices on marginalized communities. In 2023 alone, almost one-third of the clients Cast served were Black, and the statistics surrounding their experiences are even more alarming. • 57% experienced forced criminality • 34% had previously been arrested • 63% were unhoused at the beginning of services • 42% reported adult sexual assault, and 45% reported domestic or family violence. These numbers are significantly higher than the overall client population, further emphasizing the urgent need for change and support for these communities. At Cast, we are committed to providing Training & Technical Assistance to professionals like you who are dedicated to creating a more equitable and just society. We believe that by equipping ourselves with the necessary knowledge and skills, we can significantly impact the lives of those we serve. To learn more about our training resources, visit https://ow.ly/S8eZ50QIRKj. Let's work together towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all. #CastLA #TrainingandTechnicalAssistance #ProfessionalDevelopment #EndHumanTrafficking
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In 2022, a Black child in New York City was 7x more likely than a White child to be in a child protective investigation, and 1 out of every 2 Black children in New York City has been the subject of an investigation by the time they reach the age of 18. My #humanrights research created equity and fairness for NYC families with children who are disproportionately Black and poor, and it was recently featured in The New York Times . The National Innovation Service's #safetyandthriving framework recognized the urgency to address systemic and ongoing racial inequalities in our society. This framework can inspire continued racial equity public policy, case law, and collective action towards achieving justice and equity. Let's transform public systems into equitable institutions where every family, regardless of their race or economic status, can #thrive. Check out the article in The New York Times to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ea3iVAaX
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👀 Looking ahead to the month of April 💬 YWCA is on a mission to eliminate institutional and structural racism. 💯 We do what we can every day by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and by building community among those who work to advance racial justice. 💪 For the month of April, we will be highlighting the racial justice campaign, Until Justice Just Is (UJJI), and center around the theme Building Bridges to Equity. The topics for the 2024 YWCA Racial Justice Challenge, will be: • Bodily Autonomy • Women’s Financial Empowerment/Caregiving • Gun Violence • Transportation Take action with us and YWCA USA at justice.ywca.org to help us build the future our communities deserve… #UntilJusticeJustIs #ywcaisonamission
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Learn about The Arc's National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability, what we've accomplished in the past decade and where we are heading!
This National Criminal Justice Month, we're spotlighting our National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability (NCCJD)—the first national center focused on justice for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Did you know that half of all people killed by police have a disability? Black disabled people are especially at risk. Police often do not have the training to recognize a disability and can wrongly assume the person is uncooperative. This can lead to unnecessary escalation and violence. NCCJD helps communities come together to address this. People with IDD must be treated with dignity and respect and provided accommodations when they are victims, suspects, or defendants in the criminal justice system. The NCCJD is celebrating ten years of advocacy. Learn what progress we’ve made and our goals for the future ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eFN22VdY
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According to the Black Women’s Health Project, domestic violence is the number one health issue facing Black women, with 40% of Black women experiencing domestic violence across their lifetimes, compared to 30.2% of White women. Not only do Black women face some of the highest rates of domestic violence in the country. Black women experience the public stigma, silence, and victim-blaming that surrounds domestic violence, and it's magnified by a complex history of oppression, over-policing, and discrimination. As a result, Black survivors experience compounding barriers to safety, to asking for help, and to receiving help when it's asked for. This #BlackHistoryMonth, let’s shed light on the realities faced by the Black community and work together to break the cycle of domestic violence and sexual assault. 💜
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During #BlackHistoryMonth, let's reflect on the significance of representation. With 79% of youth in CHIL's residential program being Black, it's a reminder of the systemic challenges faced by Black communities. This data underscores the ongoing need for support and advocacy to empower Black youth and address racial disparities. #RepresentationMatters #EquityForAll #CovenantHouseIllinois *Based on FY24 Q2 data
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Beginning April 1st, the YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is the action component for the Until Justice Just Is campaign, which runs through April to raise awareness of systemic racism and how each of us can take action to advance justice. This year, our racial justice campaign, Until Justice Just Is (UJJI), centers around the theme of Building Bridges to Equity, and it will be based on the topics for the 2024 YWCA Racial Justice Challenge, which will be: -Bodily Autonomy -Women's Financial Empowerment/Caregiving -Gun Violence -Transportation The #YWCARacialJusticeChallenge is your chance to learn how to address racism head on. Take the Challenge and build your own tools for dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. Visit justice.ywca.org to get started. #UntilJusticeJustIs
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The disproportionate representation of Black Americans in the criminal justice system is a systemic injustice that has far-reaching consequences. It affects families, communities, and generations. We must work together to dismantle this system and create a more equitable future. 📖 Join the fight for racial justice and criminal justice reform. Search Giving Compass to find nonprofit organizations working to address systemic inequalities and provide resources for impacted communities. Visit givingcompass.org now. #BlackLivesMatter #JusticeForAll #EndMassIncarceration #PrisonReform #RacialEquality #SocialJustice #CriminalJusticeReform #FightForJustice #InjusticeAnywhere #BreakTheCycle
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🌹 Labour Wins! 🗳️ So, what does this mean for Black Mental Health? Well, Labour’s victory promises significant strides in mental health equity and racial justice. Key commitments include: - Introducing a Race Equality Act - Reforming mental health legislation to ensure patients have rights, autonomy, and dignity - Introducing a modernised and inclusive curriculum However, there’s more work to be done. We continue to ask for: - Minister-level responsibility for promoting anti-racism and overseeing anti-racist strategy - An end to the hostile environment affecting the mental health and wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees - NHS Trusts and mental health services to embed the NHS England Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework - Investment in community-led research by and for Black communities We welcome the Labour Government, and we look forward to working with them to achieve mental health equity and #ProtectBlackMentalHealth. Learn more about our manifesto via our webste: https://lnkd.in/e2Kid_ZC #Election2024 #MentalHealthEquity #RaceEquality #LabourVictory #GeneralElection
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A big thank you to Lionel Idan, Sharon Grant & Clive Newsome from the CPS for the insightful conversation on Disproportionality in relation to the lived experiences of young people and the Criminal Justice space. As an advocate for communities, I am well-versed in the context surrounding those most impacted by this issue, viewing it through the Class and Race lens. From disparities in Health, Housing, Education, Employment, and Immigration from birth, these individuals face challenges long before encountering law enforcement or the judicial system. Acknowledging how these factors influence outcomes is crucial. Effective leadership involves fostering professional curiosity about others' lives, understanding how policies affect them, and avoiding group-think to challenge affinity biases. Communities recognize their lack of opportunities and the reluctance to share power, driving them to seek change in their own ways. When we say we want to change the narrative for young people, support them in actualization, what are we willing to sacrifice for that to become a reality? #SeeYouAtWork
