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Interesting read when you consider Foucalts theories on power, knowledge, and institutional social control.

WHAT IS JOHNSON V. GRANT'S PASS? The Supreme Court is going to hear a case tomorrow and the results of the decision could be profound for communities across the country. And, potentially profoundly harmful for people with nowhere to sleep. I decided to write about it and this post includes some of my personal opinions. But it also includes the actual text of the laws at issue so you can read them for yourselves. And, since my professional life and my previous legal career mashes up against these issues I tried to share some perspective on the policy and practical issues. https://lnkd.in/gc4AgUfF

Contemplations... Are we harnessing the power and wisdom of community? I recently had an opportunity to listen to a conversation between Mary Johnson and Oshea Israel. Mary is a mother who formed a friendship with the young man (Oshea) who had murdered her son in the years after his killing. (https://lnkd.in/g3TpAG5b). This moving narrative provoked some serious food for thought. I have been contemplating about the effectiveness of our traditional justice systems and the restorative approach to justice. In contrast to the conventional, retributive criminal justice process, restorative justice operates off the premise that committing a crime is not wrong because it breaks a rule, but because it causes harm, and there is an obligation to understand and repair that harm. In upholding our interconnectedness, restorative justice invites all those who have impacted by harm into a conversation. Collectively, these individuals discuss the underlying causes of harm and determine a path to move forward.  Beyond the individuals directly impacted by conflict or harm, restorative justice asks each of us to reflect on our collective responsibility for creating conditions that enable and foster harm, and tasks us with supporting accountability and safety. By widening who is responsible and who is capable, restorative justice harnesses the power and wisdom of community. The focus is on repairing harm and restoring relationships. How ready are we in our families, organizations and communities to embrace the restorative approach to justice? #RestorativeJustice #Peacebuilding #RestoringRelationships #RepairingHarm

Very thorough reporting on how we can start doing more to protect our children.

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Your child turning 1️⃣8️⃣ is a significant milestone! 🎉 But did you know that without proper legal planning, you won't have access to their medical or financial info? 📑 Read our latest article to find out how to smoothly navigate your child’s transition from kid to adult and ensure you can step in during a crisis. Even though they *think* they're all grown up, they still need you! ✨ Get the deets in this new blog post. ✨ ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g-saFSfX #flagstafflawgroup #trusts #wills #livingwills #powerofattorney #probate #estateplan #guardianship #healthcaredirective #legacy #familylegacy #assetprotection #personalfamilylawyer #estateplanningattorney #family #adulting #flagstaff #azmom #flagstaffmom #flagstaffattorney #arizona

Relationships are hopefully like Edinburgh Castle, impressive to those looking on, built on rock solid foundations, and likely to last forever. But some don't work, and often in those instances things can, even if its relatively briefly, get quite unpleasant. Arguments over children, money and dogs? One imagines cats do as they please. Nasty messages, passive aggressive emails maybe even unwelcome appearances at the door? These things do inevitably happen. As does false allegation/exaggeration of misbehaviour, particularly when there is an ongoing contact dispute. The next step, considerably more likely than you'll think, is criminal investigation. Domestic prosecutions have skyrocketed in recent years and nobody, professionals included, are safe from their reach. These are sensitive matters with far reaching implications for family life, employment and liberty. We have experienced, discreet, and dedicated representation available to protect you, your family, your clients and/or your colleagues/friends. #duncanandmcconnell #domestic #criminallaw #dundee #edinburgh #criminallawyeredinburgh

✅Fact: The law hasn’t caught up with our new, modern family structures. It’s still designed with the traditional mom/dad/2 children in mind. So if you have a blended family, you may not know that you’re at risk for accidentally disinheriting your kids. 👶It’s true. Check out our blog for what you need to know. 👀▶️ https://lnkd.in/ggHB4UXm #flagstafflawgroup #trusts #wills #livingwills #powerofattorney #probate #estateplan #guardianship #healthcaredirective #legacy #familylegacy #assetprotection #personalfamilylawyer #estateplanningattorney #family #adulting #flagstaff #azmom #flagstaffmom #flagstaffattorney #arizona

Parental intimate partner homicide has immense but under-recognised and under-studied impact on the children who are bereaved and the people around them. Our team is conducting participatory qualitative research to better understand children and caregivers’ needs and opportunities for support. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the international evidence base as well as preliminary insights from 70 in-depth interviews with (young) people with lived experience, caregivers and a range of professionals the UK, Ireland and Australia. Interviewees conveyed a need for genuinely child-centred approaches to support, especially in the context of fragmented service responses. People with lived experience called attention to the lifelong impact of the homicide and the ebb and flow – rather than a linear decrease – of support needs over time. Several expressed an interest in sharing experiences with others with lived experience. Caregivers reported gaps in the provision of financial, mental health and child trauma specific information and support. Professionals often experienced a sense of isolation and lack of consultation options to support families. Our preliminary findings suggest that concrete steps can be taken to improve support in the aftermath of a domestic homicide, including dedicated case management, peer support, caregiver support and secondary consultation for professionals. Effective design and implementation of such measures require co-creation with young people and adults with lived experience. Co-authors: Professor Eva Alisic Marinkovic Chavez, K., 1 Barrett, A.,1 Conroy, R.,1 Devaney, J.,2 Eastwood, O.,1 Frederick, J.,1 Houghton, C.,2 Joy, K.,1 Kurdi, Z.,2 Morrice, H.,1 Sakthiakumaran, A.,1 & Vasileva, M.1 1University of Melbourne, Australia 2University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Sun, Sea and Expertise: Family Law in the Tropics Pacifica Congress Annual Conference For family law professionals 15 to 17 August 2023 Cairns Convention Centre Sheridan St &, Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870 hashtag #familylawconference hashtag #cairns hashtag #Crystalbrook hashtag #separatedparents hashtag #familylaw hashtag #Familylawyers hashtag #Psychologists hashtag #Contactcentres hashtag #FDR ADR hashtag #Arbitration hashtag #Familylawreform hashtag #CPD hashtag #Professionaldevelopment hashtag #tourismTropicalNorthQueensland hashtag #CairnsConventionCentre hashtag #cairnsandgreatbarrierreefbusinessevents hashtag #Theproductionhouseevents Discounted Accommodation: Crystalbrook Flynn 68/72 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870 Program and Registration https://lnkd.in/gZjGwevi

CPPR's Kaela Byers, Priya Vanchy Kadavasal, Ph.D., MPH, and Meghan Cizek, along with Amanda Rose Brown, Dennis Alford, April Diaz, and Becci Akin, recently published Preventive Legal Services for Kinship Care: Reducing the Need for Foster Care with Family First in the journal Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services. The study examines the implementation of preventive legal services for kinship families within the Kansas Family First Prevention Services Act service array. 🔵 Find the article at bit.ly/4ayvtRX