National Youth Justice Network’s Post

Today's the day! Walk with us in our new interactive "Lighting the Path for Social Justice for Children & Youth" during #CMHAW2024. Each set of steps highlights information and resources designed to help you #AcceptAdvocateAct on behalf of children, youth, and families across the country. You'll help "light the path" by learning what you can do to promote acceptance in your state and/or community. https://ow.ly/VO1q50Rxsfu

🌟 For nearly 30 years, JPI has worked tirelessly to transform #youthjustice —reducing youth confinement and amplifying the voices of impacted communities. But when states like Louisiana still put kids on death row, our fight isn’t over. This #GivingTuesday, join us in pushing for change. Every voice matters, and every dollar helps us demand reform. Together, we can build a justice system rooted in humanity. 👉 Support our work today: https://lnkd.in/eYwFiKN2 ➡ Explore our Infographic series to learn more about youth justice: https://lnkd.in/ek5jDSRp

We Have the Power to Do What Is Right - BOSS SJC Youth Collective How do you get involved? First and foremost, make sure you are REGISTERED TO VOTE. One of the best ways to get involved is with initiatives like the BOSS Bay Area's Social Justice Collective voting campaign, IMPACT THE VOTE. This campaign mobilizes, educates, and inspires communities to participate actively in the democratic process, emphasizing the importance of informed and engaged voting to enhance social justice. By joining forces with such movements, individuals can amplify their impact by joining a more considerable collective effort. The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them ~ Ida B. Wells https://lnkd.in/grNzQXNy

#GranteeSpotlight: Connecticut Public is developing a documentary that investigates how generations of housing insecurity, inequality and discrimination allow racial segregation to thrive in Connecticut -- and its downstream effects on educational inequities. It will be broadcast on TV, radio and digital platforms, and used as a community engagement tool. Separate and Unequal: How Housing Policy Keeps Schools Segregated will examine policies driving segregation in the state of Connecticut and how they relate to a broader national crisis in housing stability and affordability. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gZzKNycD

Hurt often comes from where love should reside. Children deserve spaces to explore, learn, and grow without fear or harm. We must return to the days when the community raises the child, and predators are denied safe haven to harm them. More targeted and evidence-based interventions are needed to tackle cultural issues that cause people to become vile against children. We must reverse the culture of silence through education. We must mobilize communities to reject elements that harm children. Collective action is required to create safer communities for our children. Children need to be heard, not just seen, and their voices matter. #SafeSpacesForChildren #CommunitySupport #ProtectOurChildren #BreakTheSilence #EmpowermentThroughEducation #CollectiveAction #SaferCommunities #ChildrensVoicesMatter #EndChildHarm #NurtureAndProtect

It's here! Introducing the newest edition of our Futures Institute community safety evidence guide. Streetlights. Housing. Child care. Youth programs. CVI. It's all in there --- and it's a roadmap for how policymakers everywhere could build real safety for all people. https://lnkd.in/gv2s5m8t

Yesterday, the Newark Public Safety Collaborative convened its 27th Community Stakeholders meeting with over 47 attendees representing 40 community stakeholders, including CBOs, law enforcement, local and state leaders, and businesses, among others. Our discussion evolved around the importance of engaging youth in ongoing public safety efforts. As a community member mentioned, any programming efforts seeking to engage youth must incorporate youth voices. Most importantly, youth need to be engaged in community co-production efforts to encourage the participation of the non-service-seeking youth. The NPSC shared public safety year-to-date trends as well as data and analyses to facilitate this discussion and be intentional about where and when programming efforts can be more effective at engaging youth and adults. #coproducingsafety #communityengagement

The Reimagine Public Safety Act advocates for a holistic strategy to address firearm violence through focused community investments and youth engagement. Learn more about the RPSA, and see what programs are available in your own community: dhs.illinois.gov/reimagine #Reimagine

Today, we honour the children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools. Let us take this day to learn, reflect, and commit to a future of reconciliation. Together, we can build a more just and equitable society for all. #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousPeoples