Community Legal Aid's offices will be closed today, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in honor of Junteenth. The emancipation proclamation was issued in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln, which declared that all slaves in the rebellious states were to be freed. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This day came to be known as Juneteenth, officially a federal holiday as of 2021 due to legislation signed by President Biden. We encourage everyone to take a moment today and reflect upon the significance of this holiday, and participate in events around MA if possible. Events in Central MA: https://lnkd.in/exAHdk4W Events in Western MA: https://lnkd.in/eBw2CWaU https://lnkd.in/eWdbsAy2. To learn more about Juneteenth check out some of these resources: https://lnkd.in/e8ecCSrz https://lnkd.in/eipyb9A https://lnkd.in/gzNtQGAw https://lnkd.in/dzjZMF8
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For 50 years, Bet Tzedek has provided #FREE legal assistance to Los Angeles residents in order to create equitable justice for all. In the 1980s, we worked to protect low-income individuals and families, the elderly, Holocaust survivors, and other marginalized community members from those who sought to take advantage of them. In addition, the shifting social and economic status encouraged Bet Tzedek to expand services in order to reach those in need, including immigrants, a community we continue to service today. Bet Tzedek supports Angelenos of all backgrounds and immigration status, and we currently offer services for undocumented minors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghzktUAf #50YearsOfJusticeForAll The Washington Post
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Today, Orly Erez-Likhovski talks about what it means to be a family and to fight for the rights of our immigrant families! "All year round, LACO, our Legal Aid Center for Olim (immigrants) works tirelessly to help thousands of Jews find homes in Israel and to bring families together. What better time to present you with some of our many moving success stories than on Family Day?" https://lnkd.in/dpTEpY28
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📝Our legal and advocacy officer, Walter Nyabadza, reflects on his lived experience of exile as a human rights lawyer from Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom. ✏️ Read his story here: https://bit.ly/3TWTFpZ
Bread of Sorrow: Revolutionary voices in exile — Peace Brigades International UK
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Read the 2023 Massachusetts IOLTA Committee Annual Report to learn how IOLTA funds make a significant difference in the lives of real people and in our communities by providing legal help to individuals and families who cannot afford an attorney. https://lnkd.in/eXJVGTNR. In 2023: 🔷 The IOLTA Committee collected over $33 million to support civil legal aid programs and projects to improve the administration of justice in the Commonwealth. 🔷 IOLTA funds were used to make 113 grants to regional projects and 50 grants to statewide projects to fund critically needed legal assistance with housing, elder care, domestic violence, child custody, employment, food security, and other basic human needs. 🔷 More than a dozen new grantees received IOLTA funds to provide legal help with issues including environmental justice, immigration, housing, and support for survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. #IOLTA #Massachusetts #LegalAidChangesLives
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We invite you to join our partners Justice In Motion and Together Rising for a briefing on Monday, May 13th to learn more about the current landscape in family reunification directly from those doing the work and to hear how funders can support the collective effort for families to access justice and healing. Between 2017 and 2018, the U.S. government forcibly separated thousands of migrant children from their parents at the U.S.–Mexico border. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) successfully challenged the government to end its horrific “Zero Tolerance” Family Separation Policy and reunify families (Ms. L. v ICE). However, by that time, over 5,000 parents had already been separated and 1,000 of those deported without their children. The U.S. government failed to keep adequate records of the separations and had neither a plan nor the intention to locate parents and reunite them with their children. Many organizations jumped into action to do different pieces of the work to locate and reunite families, and still others have stepped in in the years since. Most of the 5,000 families originally separated have been reunified thanks to these efforts. But the work doesn’t end there. On December 8, 2023, a federal court approved a settlement agreement in the Ms. L class action lawsuit brought. Where does this leave us now? What benefits will these families have access to and what is missing? Do families have a chance at staying in the USA with their children or will some soon face deportation and possibly re-separation? Finally – and critically – how can funders support these efforts? Cathleen Caron, Executive Director of Justice in Motion, will moderate a panel, which will include: - Church World Service - Together & Free - Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) - Justice in Motion Please register here: https://lnkd.in/gNRRtnwG
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Across the globe, advocates are partnering with NGOs and community groups to bring legal services to underserved areas. From mobile legal aid clinics in India to free legal workshops in Brazil’s favelas, these innovative models are breaking barriers. For South African advocates, the lesson is clear: collaboration can bridge gaps in access to justice, making a broader societal impact and empowering communities. Gain insights from observations in the 2024 IBA Report: [https://lnkd.in/dYytsDqY]
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Can you imagine leaving your kids in danger to go to work? This is the reality faced by many victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence creates a complex web of challenges, including physical and emotional harm, financial instability, and legal hurdles. For many victims, achieving safety is the crucial first step towards escaping poverty. Often, achieving safety requires legal intervention. Civil legal aid organizations play a vital role by helping survivors - obtain crucial restraining orders, - arrange safe placements for children, and - regain control of their lives and finances. Through their tireless support, civil legal aid professionals empower survivors to overcome their legal challenges, navigate the complex legal system, and build a safe and secure future for themselves and their families. Supporting civil legal aid is an investment in ending domestic violence and breaking the cycle of poverty. #OppositeOfPoverty #EndDomesticViolence #LegalAidSupportsSafety #CivilLegalAid
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Cultural Anthropologist, Independent Researcher, Solidarity Activist, Convener. Integrative Nutrition Coach.
Food for thought: Transformative restorative justice approach moving away from models of punitive justice that address accountability for harm. "KEY TAKEAWAYS - Haiti needs a creative, whole-of-society strategy to counter gangs. - Colombia’s transitional restorative justice model and Guatemala’s hybrid prosecution system contain useful lessons. - Similar efforts in Haiti could help deliver justice, strengthen institutions and promote societal healing. As defined by the JEP, transitional restorative justice is a form of participatory, collaborative and forward-looking justice aimed at addressing the harm caused to victims by different actors during armed conflicts, reintegrating those involved in the conflict back into society, and restoring the social fabric. This approach involves recognition and accountability processes, contributions to comprehensive reparation and dignity, and measures for prevention, protection and guarantees of non-repetition. The JEP’s methodology shifts from traditional punitive justice to a more strategic, restorative and reconciliatory model by making the victims the protagonists of the process..."
Mapping Haiti’s Road Toward Justice: Lessons from Colombia and Guatemala
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Last year, a federal court approved a settlement agreement for immigrant families torn apart under Trump’s Zero-Tolerance policy. The decision gives nearly 5,000 parents and children a new opportunity to seek asylum in the U.S. by December 2025. However, the government won’t provide families a lawyer to help them seek asylum. Immigrant families supported by an attorney are 5x more likely to win their asylum cases than those without. For these families, the stakes couldn't be higher. Failure to win asylum not only means potential deportation but also a chilling cycle of trauma and separation. The clock is ticking for thousands of innocent children and families who are seeking safety and unity. The first step is helping them secure legal representation to successfully file their asylum claims. Join @AlOtroLadoOrg @supportkind @NIPNLG @JusticeInMotion @TogetherandFreeOrg @theyoungcenter in raising $3 Million to support#JusticeforSeparatedFamilies https://lnkd.in/ehtimbZn
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on September 30th, honours survivors and victims of Canada's residential schools, promoting awareness and reflection on Indigenous history, injustices, and ongoing reconciliation efforts. EVERY CHILD MATTERS! 🪶 #mikeandjanet #realtors #everychildmatters #NationalDayofTruthandReconciliation #reflect #truthandreconciliationday
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