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🌟Great to see Insights below from our recent partner roundtable in Durham, where we delved into strategies for enhancing sustained outcomes for individuals transitioning from custody and remand. 🤝One key finding from our mentoring service analysis: individuals often don't reside in the same area as the prison they exit. That's why our partnership models prioritise scalable mentoring services with local delivery. This approach ensures consistency of service provision, a crucial factor in driving positive outcomes. 📈Our analysis also underscores the importance of programme continuity. Those who complete a mentoring programme tend to experience significantly greater improvements compared to early exits. 🗣️And beyond quantitative data, our analysis reveals a recurring benefit of our approach — the advocacy provided by mentors. This personal touch plays a vital role in empowering individuals and navigating their onward journey. Excited to continue this dialogue and explore further opportunities for impact The Wise Group  

This MLK Day, let's reflect on our own legacy. How will you be remembered for helping others and serving your community? #estateplanninglawyernewportbeach #specialneeds #specialneedsplanning

A few days ago, HiiL | User-friendly Justice organized a very interesting event on community justice solutions. As my dear former professor Meg Satterthwaite, current UN Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, noted, 1.5 billion people lack meaningful access to justice for pressing everyday problems. Usually, this justice gap impacts the most those who are economically and socially disadvantaged. There are not enough judges and lawyers to close this gap, and often, a legal avenue is not even the best strategy to solve numerous issues. As many panellists stressed, instead in focusing only in lawyers and formal judicial systems, we should put people, communities, and their needs at the heart of the justice debate. It is crucial to democratise access to justice and empower communities to lead justice initiatives that can address issues better and strengthen the social fabric.

We need multi-door justice delivery. Courts, connected with other mechanisms, that solve justice problems. Community justice mechanisms are a key component. In my conversations with leaders from ministries of justice and judiciaries there are 3 main challenges: scale, ensuring quality, and sustainable funding. In this webinar very valueable insights were shared.

Dr. Starsky D. Wilson recently joined Start Early President Dr. Diana Rauner and a panel committed to discussing what tools and tactics are needed to elevate and center family voice in community systems building. Panelists agreed that families must be involved in the development of programs, policies, and systems as equal partners when they work alongside educators and public sector leaders. "What are some of the policies and practices that you have seen or that you desire to be implemented to address inequalities?" Dr. Wilson asked the panel. Children's Defense Fund-Ohio Parent Advisory Board member Ugochi Akoi said collaboration is key. "Having created this space where families are able to address the challenges that they have faced and then shaping policies and practices to address those so as to reduce future discrimination from happening," Akoi said. "And, then, money, right Allocating resources in a way that addresses disparities that are happening." Make sure to watch this special webinar on community systems building now! Click this link to do so: https://bit.ly/4e2IFkj

The Center for Justice Innovation is driven by a singular idea: local communities are critical to transforming justice. We believe that the only way to truly create safe and flourishing neighborhoods is with a full-spectrum approach that runs from communities to systems and back again. We call that approach Community Justice. We’ve seen firsthand how courts, community members, service providers, researchers, and everyone in between can do more for their local communities when they work together. Whether it’s in big cities or small towns, communities with a long history of justice reforms or ones that are just getting started, we can build Community Justice with these five key action steps. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eFJFyHgX

New Blog Alert: Maximizing Community Corrections. This approach to community corrections showcases a modern, humane way to address crime and rehabilitation. By investing in people, we invest in a brighter future for all. Read about it here: https://bit.ly/49HLrbH

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https://amzn.to/4axGVx7 "Redlining in Omaha, NE: Of Blacks from Whites" is a profound exploration of the historical practice of redlining and its lasting impact on the African American community in Omaha, Nebraska. This book delves deep into the origins of redlining, tracing its roots to discriminatory policies of the 1930s and examining its enduring effects on housing, education, health, and economic opportunities in the city. Through a blend of meticulous research, personal narratives, and compelling visual elements, the author brings to light the struggles and resilience of communities that faced systemic marginalization. The book features illustrative maps, historical photographs, and infographics, providing a vivid portrayal of how redlining shaped the urban landscape and perpetuated inequality. Beyond historical analysis, this insightful work also addresses the modern-day implications of redlining. It explores the ongoing challenges of segregation, economic disparities, and social inequities, painting a stark picture of the consequences of past policies on current generations. Critically, the book does not stop at diagnosing the problem but also proposes actionable solutions and future directions. It outlines policy reforms, community empowerment strategies, educational and health initiatives, and collaborative efforts necessary to heal the wounds of the past and pave the way for a more equitable and inclusive Omaha. "Redlining in Omaha, NE: Of Blacks from Whites" is not just a historical account; it is a call to action – a compelling narrative that urges policymakers, community leaders, and citizens alike to acknowledge, address, and rectify the deep-seated injustices of redlining. This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of urban segregation and its lasting impact on American society.