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Did you see The Black Public Defender Association's most recent report: "Reimagining Public Safety?" This report is the result of a year-long project that dives into Black Chicagoans' definitions of public safety. Collaborating with BlackRoots Alliance, Cook County Public Defender, and Northwestern University, the report emphasizes community voices, aiming to inform policymakers, funders, activists, and community groups for sustainable public safety reforms. Read it here!: https://lnkd.in/eHqVANUz

The Children’s Rights and Business Principles) highlight two core actions from business: 1. The corporate responsibility to respect children’s rights across their own activities and through their business relationships. 2. The corporate commitment to support children’s rights through voluntary actions – such as business activities, investments, advocacy, and partnerships - that improve the safety and wellbeing of children. The Australian Child Safeguarding Business Coalition is working with businesses to ensure that these actions are not only understood but implemented to ensure safe environments for children and young people. You can find out more about how to get involved with the Coalition’s work here: https://lnkd.in/gEmX3nZm

The Kentucky Movement Assembly is next week and we have an amazing line-up for you! Forward Justice Action Network, Homes For All South, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, Kentucky Civic Engagement Table, Kentucky Poor People's Campaign, Kentucky Tenants, Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice, Louisville Tenants Union, VOCAL-KY, and a growing number of supporting organizations are presenting the Kentucky Movement Assembly. The Kentucky Movement Assembly is a space for activists, organizers, students, faith leaders, and community folks from across our Commonwealth to join together, share stories, and take action on public policy. The assembly will collectively answer: 1) What are the problems that we face in Kentucky? 2) What are some solutions to those problems? 3) What are we going to do with those solutions? Despite the setbacks from our state legislature in recent years, Kentucky has a long history of effective organizing and successful social justice movements. In 2009, Kentucky Jobs with Justice held one of the only statewide social forums in the United States. Now, we're bringing that same energy to the KMA. REGISTER ➡️ https://fjan.org/events/

New OPRE and Child Trends case study brief spotlighting three state initiatives that successfully engaged families with young children in child care and early education (CCEE) strategies. The initiatives saw successes in recruiting diverse parents, creating parent-driven content, and fostering meaningful connections with policymakers. However, they also faced challenges such as recruitment difficulties, the impact of COVID-19, and tracking engagement results. Parents appreciated the training, new connections, ongoing communication, and stipends provided. Virtual meetings and flexible scheduling were crucial in overcoming participation barriers. This case study is a valuable resource for states looking to involve families in their CCEE work, check it out in the link below!

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas webinar: Advocacy for Greater Community Impact is a week away, and there's still time register: https://shorturl.at/eguV9 Recent Independent Sector research found that significantly fewer nonprofits know what advocacy activities are legally allowed compared to 20 years ago. This advocacy training webinar will delve into allowable advocacy activities, discuss ways to strengthen your advocacy agenda, and offer other helpful insights when meeting with lawmakers that you don't want to miss. Join us! #advocacy #capacitybuilding #nonprofits

BlackRoots Alliance's Reimagining Public Safety report, in collaboration with Northwestern University, Black Public Defender's Association, and Cook County Public Defender's office, interviewed 103 Black Chicagoans to find out exactly what public safety means to them. And just like the communities surveyed, the meaning of public safety isn't monolithic. Whether it's home, faith-based safe spaces, job security, better community-public defender relationships, more responsive/less aggressive policing, or just being able to walk outside, public safety isn't defined by one aspect. Chappell Communications Group featured some of the report's familial voices to share exactly what public safety means to them. We see our moms, our grandmothers, our grandfathers, our friends, we see ourselves in all of them. We found out that staying engaged and in communication with our community is the red thread that connects the different meanings of public safety. I'm proud that Chappell Communications Group was tapped to help shepherd the marketing leg of this work. #PublicSafey #Chicago #SocialMedia

In a new OPRE report, Child Trends researchers Kate Steber, Emilia Sotolongo, Claire Vansell, Elizabeth Villegas, Ph.D., and Kathryn Tout spotlight three state initiatives that sought to engage families and integrate their perspectives into efforts to strengthen child care and early education (CCEE) systems. The authors share key findings from interviews with CCEE implementation staff, including successes, challenges, and future considerations. https://lnkd.in/gEEqVSYZ

We're launching restorative justice listening circles for our members. These circles provide a safe space to discuss community matters, facilitated by skilled professionals. Members can choose between in-person or virtual circles. Listening circles are a structured way for everyone to speak and be heard, drawing from meaningful historical traditions. Our attendants will learn more about the history. They help groups make decisions, celebrate successes, resolve conflicts, take responsibility, and support each other during challenges. The goal is for everyone to feel secure sharing their thoughts and knowing they are respected by the entire group. Learn more about PSCSW: https://pscsw.org/