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Public policy professionals and everyone else, here’s a detailing of this social travesty playing out today. Get some insight into this horror which is being foisted onto impressionable children and emotionally vulnerable adults.

📢 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

I am really looking forward to hosting this event and moderating the conversation around how we report on violence against women and girls with disabilities. Such an important conversation that needs to be had. If you work in the sector or in media please sign up - you will learn so much. #Disability #DisabilityRights #HumanRights #ViolenceAgainstWomen #Media #Journalism #JournalismMatters

Young people with #disability and employers, check out this fabulous opportunity to listen and learn from one of the best people I’ve met in a long time. #livedexperience #disabilityemployment

Are you aged 50 or over and part of California's LGBTQIA+ community? Your voice is pivotal! Participate in California’s first-ever statewide survey focusing on the needs and experiences of midlife and older LGBTQIA+ residents. Learn more https://ow.ly/cqXs50QGTF5

Today is Ageism Awareness Day. Let’s stand together to combat age discrimination. Let's celebrate the wisdom, experience, and resilience of our older generations, and protect their human rights. Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism as we unite to take down ageism, and promote inclusivity for all generations. Together, we can make a difference! Join the movement: bit.ly/CCAAgeism

As Black disabled people, sometimes the disability part of our identity is minimized. Of course, at some point there needs to be a conversation with the rest of our larger community about the fact that our value is the same as everyone else’s. In the meantime, we have each other. - Tinu Abayomi Paul What are your needs and the needs of your people? How can you strengthen trust and transparency within your mutual aid network? Learn more about how mutual aid saves lives in the Disaster Justice Guidebook for People of Color with Disabilities. Download for free at www.justiceshorter.com.

Happy #LGBTHistoryMonth! 🌈 Historical icons often have their #intersectionality flattened and are only remembered as representing a single marginalised community. In this article we explore a range of historical figures whose you may not have known were disabled and/or neurodiverse in addition to being advocates for social justice and tolerance. 🫱🏻🫲🏿 https://lnkd.in/eN9vrEyb

#ReproductiveJustice is known as the complete physical, mental, spiritual, political, social, and economic well-being of women and girls, based on the full achievement and protection of women's human rights. During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek it's important to recognize how the changing reproductive climate, since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, has disproportionately affected Black birthing people, worsened further by structural barriers such as economic disparities and limited access to quality family planning services. #ReproductiveRights need to be protected for all of those who are seeking care. #BMHW24 Resources: - Reproductive Justice definition from: https://lnkd.in/eYMw4CJG - Information from: https://lnkd.in/g7V8_SKD and https://lnkd.in/ehYr8bpt

Ever wondered about the hidden costs of living with a disability? 💸 Join the conversation on the intersection of finance and disability empowerment! Share your insights below. 👇 As a speaker, I've delved into how financial aspects profoundly impact my experience with disability. Looking forward to hearing and sharing insights together! #DisabilityCosts #FinancialEmpowerment