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These are the stories of those impacted by youth violence and the extreme sentencing of youth who have found transformative healing through restorative justice. Survivors. Families. Communities. Condemned children. In our new story bank, 'Restorative Stories,' we'll regularly feature members of our community who have embraced restorative justice and transformative healing as models for resolving conflict, repairing harm, and finding healing. https://lnkd.in/e7QidxCg

𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮 🌀🌀🌀 Our community and family health and well-being are greatly tied to political action AND inaction. Our policies can help to create the safe, stable environments that children need to thrive. However, they often channel serious stress into certain communities, undermining child wellbeing. Policies that strengthen family financial security can go a long way toward reducing childhood adversity. Boosting families’ incomes through cash assistance, tax credits, and paid family leave can relieve the pressure. Helping to head off childhood adversity before it happens. Learn more and get involved in our advocacy efforts by following our advocacy partners: • Georgia Voices for Children • Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning • Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia • Georgia Budget and Policy Institute

🚨 A Conversation That Can't Be Ignored: Protecting Our Children 🚨 Today, our conversation may be one that might make some of us uncomfortable. But discomfort is a small price to pay when we're faced with an issue as critical as protecting our children from harm. At 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚, Kelle Steinecke 🌸 and Christy Howard🦋 are committed to bringing you real conversations with real people about real issues. We know that some topics are hard to discuss, but they are the ones that need our attention the most. In this episode, we will dive deep into a conversation about child predators, an issue that plagues our society. Ignoring it won't make it go away, and as a community, we have a collective responsibility to educate ourselves and take action. Did you know that selling our children has a larger revenue stream than all US pro sports combined? This heartbreaking statistic is a stark reminder that evil prevails when good people do nothing. We can't let that happen. We were honored to have Craig "Sawman" Sawyer 🇺🇸, the founder of Veterans For Child Rescue (V4CR), joining us to shed light on this issue. V4CR is dedicated to exposing and eradicating child trafficking in the USA, and Craig's insights are invaluable. By spreading awareness and educating ourselves, we can be part of the solution. Together, we can protect our children and create a safer world for everyone. 👉 See comments for links to full episode, the CONTRALAND documentary and V4CR. Thank you for your support and commitment to this crucial cause. God bless our children. 🙏 Join us every Tuesday at 1:11pm Eastern Time for conversations that matter. #ChildPredators #ChildTrafficking #Awareness #VeteransForChildRescue #TheAwesomeJourney #JoinTheCause

🗨️"Prevention and response can’t fall on one person. It cannot fall on vulnerable populations. It takes everyone, truly.” STAR's Advocacy Coordinator, Maya Jammulapati, spoke in Loyola's weekly newspaper, The Maroon, about The Red Zone, the time period during the fall semester when sexual assaults peak on college campuses, and how we can all contribute to building a healthy community free from oppression and sexual trauma. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/2Pzv50Tti7p ⭐

Relationships built around trust are a key part of serving children and families. Without strong relationships established, they may leave feeling unwelcomed or that their needs were not met, and they may not return for another visit. Organizations can build trust with families and communities by creating spaces for feedback as we work to update or create new policies and practices that directly affect them. https://buff.ly/4bgM4JV

Substance Saturday's 🪄Transform your organization by transforming your approach to staff well-being! Discover why prioritizing self-care isn't just beneficial—it's essential for retaining dedicated advocates in the demanding field of social justice. Dive into actionable strategies that will keep your team motivated, healthy, and committed to the cause. Embrace a future where every staff member thrives. #LeadershipInAdvocacy #AdvocateWellbeing #SustainableImpact #AdvocateWellbeing #LeadershipMatters #SustainableAdvocacy https://wix.to/gCOnfjh

There are many 'Vigilant Voices' in our community, speaking up for the wellbeing of children. Today, join Kristin's conversation with Sophia Booker, contributor to the book Reshuffled: Stories of Hope and Resilience from Foster Care. Sophia is empowering the next generation to be effective advocates for change. Her three keys? Give them information, context, and space to think critically! Listen to be encouraged and inspired by Sophia: https://buff.ly/3WTHwpb

💙 It's Kinship Caregiver Month, a time to honor those stepping in to care for children when they need it most! This year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation highlighted that over 50% of children in Arizona’s foster care system are in kinship placements, making AZ a top state for kinship care. Let's give our thanks to these caregivers and continue to push for policies that support their success. Key actions include reducing barriers to licensing, providing equitable financial support, and recognizing the needs of unlicensed caregivers. Learn more about how to achieve these solutions and catch up on the most current research: https://lnkd.in/gv8KF22a

💯 Safe Babies works. The research, according to The Imprint News: 📊 More families together: Family reunification rate is nearly 70% higher (44% via Safe Babies vs. 26% nationally) 📊 Shorter foster care stays: Children spent an average of 166 fewer days in care 📊 Faster permanent placements: Children reached permanency four months sooner via Safe Babies than those in standard court proceedings Learn more about Safe Babies: https://bit.ly/45hpBKm

New report of a project I supported at Child Trends has officially come out! The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of intentionally integrating families’ needs, priorities, and experiences into the design and provision of services and supports for families with young children. Learn more about how some states are engaging parents and integrating their perspectives into efforts to strengthen child care and early education systems in a new OPRE report. https://lnkd.in/gjrNQYnk