Beacon House Aftercare’s Post

In pursuit of my work in awareness-based systems change, I will need to explain the concept of presence to stakeholders. Here's my first attempt:

Here's a story from one of our families. Learn how you can help us make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. https://lnkd.in/eDxm5J9z

Evidence shows that 'meaningful encounters' with the world of work can help young people in a myriad of ways. This article explores what a 'meaningful encounter' is https://lnkd.in/gwFE6aV

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Pay attention to the people who are working to weave us together in solidarity. Those who listen before they act, before they speak. Those who are brave enough to be vulnerable and authentic. Those who are brave enough to hold themselves accountable. Pay attention to those who lead for the good of the people they serve, Rather than for personal gain. Those who understand that the health, Freedom, And happiness, Of each and every one of us, Is interconnected. Pay attention to those whose vision seeks to protect not only those who are here today, But those who will be here seven generations from now. Support them, Amplify their messages, Fund their work. Because they are the ones who will lead us to peace, And healing.

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Where we put our attention can help shape how we live our values. See below for good reminders of how to put this into practice. Sara Gómez and Shivani Mehta Bhatia are two colleagues who exemplify these principles in their work. If you have storytelling or mediation needs (especially focused on public health), consider reaching out to them!

Did you hear KOSA and COPPA 2.0 were passed in the US senate? The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSA) represents a significant legislative effort aimed at enhancing the safety and privacy of children and teenagers online. KOSA imposes a legal obligation on online platforms to take "reasonable" measures to protect minors from various online harms such as bullying, sexual exploitation, drug promotion, and mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. - Platforms are required to set the highest privacy settings by default for minors. - They must also facilitate easy deletion of personal data and manage the time minors spend on the service. - The act mandates parental control features that allow parents to monitor their children's privacy settings, and account activities, restrict purchases, and manage screen time. - Platforms must prevent unknown adults from contacting minors or accessing their personal information and limit the sharing of minors' geolocation data. - Social media platforms are required to allow minors to opt out of algorithm-based recommendation systems or at least restrict the categories of recommendations. Alongside KOSA, the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) was also passed. This act expands the original 1998 COPPA law by extending privacy protections to teenagers up to 16 years old. Prohibiting targeted advertising directed at children and teenagers. Mandating data deletion and creating a new division within the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) focused on youth marketing and privacy.

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