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There is a huge gap between education surrounding childhood trauma and adversity and the mental health of our youth. This is a system issue. It’s broken. We need to understand the history behind ACE’s, trauma, adversity and the connection with neurobiology. There is a reason these statistics are here. Why? What happened to those students? Let’s start asking questions about their wellbeing and collectively build an education strong in social justice but one founded on research and truth.

As a lawyer, it can be easy to start believing that legal advocacy is the most important tool for creating change. But organized and activated communities are the true driver of continued and sustainable change. Raj Jayadev at Silicon Valley Debug brought the principles of community organizing into courthouses and created the participatory defense model. Not only did he win a MacArthur 'genius' award for it, he has now written a book, Protect Your People: How Ordinary Families Are Using Participatory Defense to Challenge Mass Incarceration. This is a great way to learn more about the power of participatory defense. https://lnkd.in/gmVk39TM

On this here Black History Month 2024, I think it's time we have a serious discussion. When it comes to harmful systems, people from the D.A.M.M. (Disproportionately Affected, Marginalized minority)community take the hardest and most consistent blows. It is time for all D.A.M.M. professionals and allies to fight for their communities by using their business missions, skills and strengths.💪🏾 I am a 10+ year skilled trial lawyer. I have packaged my skills and expertise to proactively protect the most vulnerable among us. The perceived "criminal". 👉🏽The problem is that term is code word for the N word and is used to discriminate LEGALLY against mainly Black Americans.👈🏽 For the next few weeks, I will reinstate my 2 minute Rights lessons for parents to help have this critical talk with their children. ✅️ The political climate is one of violence and hate, and we must prepare our most precious assets (our children and loved ones) for the worst parts of it. Turn this on when your child is near and let them listen and then ask them questions to ensure their understanding. 👉🏽(I added the last minute specifically for the D.A.M.M. parent.)

Mary Evans, Director of Strategic Initiatives, sheds light on the need for hope in the journey of individuals returning to society after incarceration. In this recent article by Truth Garrett, Mary discusses the complexities these individuals face, emphasizing the need for support as people navigate these challenges. As we observe Fair Chance month, let's heed Mary's call for empathy, support, and opportunities for those transitioning from incarceration to society. #FairChance #Reentry #Hope https://lnkd.in/gCBqnR_d

Ashtian Barnes should be alive today! TCRP and Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell (@wtotrial) have filed a friend of the court brief in Barnes v. Felix case, asking the United States Supreme Court to end the Fifth Circuit’s harmful "moment-of-threat" doctrine that Officer Felix used to justify Ashtian's death. Last year, TCRP released its Safe Passage: Traffic Safety & Civil Rights report, highlighting how minor traffic stops lead to senseless violence, family separations, wealth extraction, and incarceration. Today, that Report was featured in our brief to the United States Supreme Court asking for justice for Black and Brown drivers across Texas. No one should fear for their life simply due to a traffic stop. This case is crucial for the safety and civil rights of Black and Brown communities who are unfairly targeted by police. Read the full report here and follow TCRP for more updates about this important case. https://lnkd.in/g-vd8Gdf

Check out the latest episode of Both Sides of the Bars! This month, Senior Vice President Dr. Ronald Day sat down with Ben Austen author of "Corrections," a book about the process of parole told through the portraits of two incarcerated men and the parole board that holds their freedom in the balance. They discussed our country’s values around crime and punishment. What must someone who commits a terrible act do to get a second chance? And what does incarceration seek to accomplish?https://lnkd.in/eSZqjmZS

🎉 Celebrating one year of making meaningful change with the Marion County Reentry Coalition’s Interdisciplinary Defense System (IDS)! 🌟 IDS is modeled after the “holistic defense” systems that emerged in the 1990s. In contrast to the traditional public defense model which prioritizes criminal representation by an individual lawyer, the holistic defense model is rooted in the idea that defenders must not only address the immediate criminal case but also the collateral contributors to recidivism and consequences of criminal justice involvement to produce long-term positive outcomes for their clients. IDS provides comprehensive legal representation along with access to health/mental health services, community support, housing assistance, and peer coaching. It offers a range of services from incarceration through post-release and community reintegration, aiming to break the cycle of reincarceration. HUGE thanks to our project partners ⭐ Marion County Re-entry Coaltion Marion County Public Defender Agency Indiana Department of Correction Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, Inc. Adult and Child Health Public Advocates in Community re-Entry (PACE) Horizon House #MCRC #InterdisciplinaryDefenseSystem #OneYearStrong

Do you know someone who needs another tool or an extra push of motivation to make it to the next level after incarceration? Do you have a family member that has struggled with the justice system for years? Give this workbook a try. The results will make you a believer and make whoever you gift this workbook to a new man/woman. Click the link below and change a life for good. https://lnkd.in/eTEtAbrb

The Impact of Fatherhood on Incarceration: Breaking the Cycle Discover the profound effect of fatherlessness on incarceration rates. In this video, we delve into the reasons behind the alarming statistics and how it affects the upbringing of children. Join us in understanding the importance of father figures in society. #FatherhoodMatters #BreakingTheCycle #IncarcerationImpact #FatherFigures #ParentingMatters #ChildUpbringing #FamilySupport #SocialIssues #FatherlessGeneration #ChildrensWellbeing https://lnkd.in/gu7As7Gt

Second Chance Month: what is it? why do we need it? what does it have to do with OICA's work towards economic power and justice? Scroll to learn more about how mass incarceration impacts over 1 in 3 adults in America well after they have served their time and what OICA's Sullivan Training Network is doing about it: