All Rise’s Post

What is FOCUS NY? Watch our video to learn all about how FOCUS NY helps credit unions build relationships with our state lawmakers and maintain a strong voice in our advocacy efforts! 

Earlier this week, USAging released our recommendations for the 2024 Older Americans Act Reauthorization. To support your advocacy efforts, we created a toolkit to help you connect with your lawmakers about reauthorization, including a fact sheet, OAA key milestones, key congressional committees, talking points, a social media toolkit and more. You can find all these resources at www.usaging.org/OAA.

Tune in for this conversation 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVTS_nNi, between Erin Williamson, Love146's Chief Programs & Strategy Officer, and The Village for Families & Children to understand the scope of human trafficking and learn how to protect yourself, your family and your community.

The initiative, known as “Raise the Age” by advocates, is proven to decrease crime and improve public safety by allowing emerging adults who are 18 years old—the typical age of a senior in high school—to be tried as juveniles instead of adults for certain crimes. The initiative would divert juvenile offenders into rehabilitative programming, which is proven to lower recidivism and re-conviction. The amendment would not change existing law that allows 18-year-olds charged with the most serious offenses to be prosecuted and sentenced as adults for the most serious crimes, including first- or second-degree murder. Similarly, a juvenile 18 or younger could be charged as an adult for any felony if the juvenile had been previously committed in the Department of Youth Services (DYS), if the juvenile committed an offense that involves serious bodily harm, or if the juvenile violated certain firearm laws. https://lnkd.in/efdNBH3X

In the power of words, we find solace, strength, and advocacy. Rabbi Amy Rader reminds us of their profound impact as we mourn, learn, and champion peace and security. For more of Rabbi Rader's reflections, visit her blog at niboca.org. 🕊️ #RabbiAmyRader #WordsOfWisdom #NeshamahInstitute

Conservatives often speak about protecting life-but it seems that commitment only extends from conception to birth. Afterward, the protection of our most vulnerable, especially in schools, is left out of the conversation. The frequency of school shootings is a stark reminder that we must do more to safeguard our children beyond just birth. We believe that true advocacy for life means ensuring safety and opportunity at every stage, from the classroom to the community. It's time for comprehensive policies that reflect that commitment. #GunReform #EndGunViolence https://lnkd.in/eAXTRnuB

Fighting for Elder Rights! Watch this insightful conversation on legal advocacy & policy for older adults. https://lnkd.in/dB7eRvWx #ElderJustice #SeniorCare #ElderAbuseAwarenessMonth

Demanding Change of Colonial Child Protection Systems Through Good Trouble: A Community‑Based Commentary of Resistance and Advocacy https://lnkd.in/gupwC357

Today, we will hear from Jacob Mantey, Legal Services Network Coordinator, about our work with #Ukrainians displaced by the war and our legal and advocacy work for re-parole. Click here: https://bit.ly/3wlo8WW to learn more about the importance of re-parole.