Farmworker Justice’s Post

We had an incredibly constructive conversation with Manu Koenig, but there is just too much for a short video. Here are some highlights of our discussion with Santa Cruz County 1st District Supervisor, covering a broad range of topics, including: - His creative plan to achieve more funding for needed services - The District Supervisors role in accountability of our departments and services - Current most pressing issues facing our county, and what he wants to do about them - Climate change and efforts to make Santa Cruz more environmentally friendly - Safety concerns around Santa Cruz County and what to do about them - Solutions to homelessness An in important discussion - what are your take aways? Visit www.safetyinsantacruz.com for the full video and receive event updates! #santacruzcounty #solutions #politics #election #safetyinsantacruz #santacruz #homelessness #fixtheproblems

What kind of fiscal preparedness are we fostering by paying for everything as our children mature? Catch today's replay of #TheRealInvestmentShow w Lance Roberts on our YouTube channel now: https://lnkd.in/gjqDggqe #InvestingAdvice #Entitlement #Responsibility

JUNETEENTH: In January 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all enslaved people in Confederate-held areas free. It took two years for this freedom to reach Galveston, Texas—an isolated, Confederate-controlled area. #Juneteenth is the celebration of the day in 1865 that Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to enforce this executive order, in effect ending #slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a joyous occasion, but it is also a reminder that making big, important changes can be slow and difficult due to deep-rooted social and institutional barriers. However, these challenges are not insurmountable. Today and always, we thank everyone who supports our efforts to change the story of #health in South LA. #HealthEquity #healthcare

On this #CesarChavezDay we remember change makers like Chavez who advocated for the civil rights of farmworkers and sowed the seeds of compassion. Learn about his contributions 👉 https://lnkd.in/g9q5Vhsa

Human rights are universal and serve to promote and protect people's right to dignity, autonomy and community inclusion. So is #mentalhealth. #HumanRights #MentalHealthDay2023 #WorldMentalHealthDay2023

When it comes to #youthjustice it can be hard to have a reasoned discussion. We see the emotive nature of debate, and in Queensland politics there isn't a party currently in parliament that is putting forward evidence based solutions to counter the terrible policies of Labor and LNP. I want to discuss one of the solutions that has been put forward, by Robbie Katter. His plan for remote detention camps isn't a good one, but there is merit within it that certainly isn't found in Labor's plan to commit egregious human rights abuses. There are two main reasons why Katter's plan isn't viable. The first reason is that any youth justice policy must acknowledge the fact the majority of affected people are Indigenous, and the forced removal of kids from their families and communities smacks a little too close to a Stolen Generations level of trauma. These kids are rarely steeped in lore, so to say this plan is based on an Indigenous culture practice of social isolation has little relevance to their situation. The second issue, and the more important reason as to why it isn't viable, is that the plan does not address the lack of services and assistance that lead these kids down the wrong path to begin with. If there is no support when they return from these camps, then it is completely useless as they'll be back to their old life before long. There is a model that is proven successful, that does have some similarities with Katter's plan. In Toowoomba there is an incredible social enterprise called Emerge. They run a youth hub with access to wraparound services such as councillors and social workers, and are currently building a remote farmstay for youth to go and learn life skills while they sort their life out. The biggest difference is that it is entire voluntary, and the hub is always there when these kids return. Emerge is entirely unfunded by government, and they have an incredible track record of helping kids get away from pathways that would otherwise lead to a life of crime. If there were more of these hubs all across Queensland, we would see dramatic improvements in youth justice and reductions in crime. That's what is missing from Katter, Labor and LNP, and that is what I want to bring in with Queensland Progressives. https://lnkd.in/eQFPDRPk

As a Real Estate Broker, we need to do better to protect all families against bias and discrimination. Decent affordable housing is vital to communities and to our future. Affordable housing can't be financed. Most agents don't want to work in it with families who purchase affordable housing. Is it an appraisal issue or a financing issue or an industry issue? We need to reset standards for financing, purchasing and develop a more attainable program than the 203k to remove barriers to home ownership while providing education and resources for home maintenance and self sufficiency. 🖤

We talk about human trafficking, but not about migrant farm labor trafficking, especially with children... important work!

Homes build communities, communities build futures. This Human Rights Day, let's remember that housing is a fundamental human right. Happy Human Rights Day! #HarcourtsPulse #HumanRightsDay #HumanRights #Housing

In the 1950s, Public Law 280 led to the termination of select Native American tribes, impacting California Pomo bands and rancherias. Despite adversity, California tribes today exhibit resilience, rebuilding their economies and communities through housing and community development, demonstrating the spirit of Tribal sovereignty. https://lnkd.in/gKvAJnTF #NativeAmericanHistory #TribalResilience #CaliforniaTribes #HousingChallenges #CommunityDevelopment