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As 2023 came to a close and winter set in, 92,824 people, including 33,365 children, were sleeping in New York City’s main municipal shelter system each night. Almost at historical highs, those numbers evince a crisis that Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP partner Laura M. Brancato '03 is working to address as a member of the New York State Bar Association Task Force on Homelessness and the Law. Read more about Laura's work to protect New York's most vulnerable via the story linked below. #StJohnsLaw #StJohnsLawAlumni #LawSchool #LegalEducation

"Effective community intervention programs have become instrumental in addressing the root causes of delinquency. These initiatives encompass a broad spectrum of strategies, including early intervention, educational support, mentoring, and conflict resolution. The emphasis on rehabilitation over incarceration has shown promising results in reducing repeat offenses and enhancing community safety." https://lnkd.in/g75tjVZy Life Decisions is helping youth get back on track, stay out of trouble and reach healthy adulthood. We cannot do what we do, without the support and investment of the community. Partner with us by supporting the work we do. Together, Bringing Restoration to Rockford. https://lnkd.in/g6j2_X7Q

Children and youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems are too often forgotten, neglected, abused, criminalized, and dismissed. Today is #GivingTuesday, a day where we reflect on our shared humanity and generosity. We have the power to collectively address these big issues by supporting organizations like the Youth Law Center in San Francisco that champion and uplift the rights of children and youth. When you donate to Youth Law Center for GivingTuesday, you’re supporting an organization that for 45 years has been using the law as a tool to fight for our children in foster care and juvenile justice systems across the country while building better systems with their guidance. #juvenilejustice #fostercare #fostercareawareness #legaladvocacy #civilrights

🏠 Fight for Housing Justice This Summer: Volunteer with Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.'s Eviction Defense Project 🏠 As a volunteer with the Eviction Defense Project, you will see firsthand the profound impact that legal assistance can have on families facing eviction. The challenge is great, but so is the opportunity to make a real difference. As ever, homelessness prevention is so important and salient, especially as SCOTUS is set to decide on the most significant case affecting the rights of homeless people in decades in the coming months. We are always seeking passionate attorneys who are ready to lend their expertise to help protect and empower some of the most vulnerable members of our community. By volunteering, you will not only be playing a crucial role in preventing homelessness but also gaining valuable experience in litigation, while networking with like-minded professionals committed to justice. As they say, "pro bono is the new golf!" Legal Action of Wisconsin provides substantial training, support, and resources to all volunteers, so that you can step into your role confidently and effectively. Shifts take place on Monday, Wednesday, and every second and fourth Friday afternoons at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. If you're looking for a way to give back, develop your skills, and impact your community profoundly, this is your chance. Shadow a clinic shift and see how you can fit into this imperative work! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g5_8nw8D. Reach out to me directly with any questions at [email protected]. Let's stand together for housing justice! 🤝 #Milwaukee #EvictionDefense #VolunteerOpportunity #Attorneys #SocialImpact #CommunityService #HousingJustice #MakeADifference #ProBono

We encourage #communitymembers, educational professionals, #mentalhealth professionals, #lawenforcement, #legal #professionals, socialworkers, #therapists, #counselors , #clergy, #casemanagers anyone interested in supporting survivors of domestic violence. If you are to be effective serving this population you must understand the cycle. You need the skills, tools snd knowledge to be successful in providing guidance and support to #victimsofdomesticviolence and #survivors. Register below. #shepherdsdoor #domesticviolence #nonprofit #communityimpact

#PowerStation #29April2024 : #They #Who #hold #the #Power #Shape #the #Narrative : "In this episode of Power Station, #Marisol #Bello shares how the #Housing #Narrative #Lab is #countering #damaging #messages embedded in our culture #about #who #becomes #homeless #and #why. It is building a new, more nuanced narrative that emphasizes empathy over blame and policy solutions over criminalization. We discuss the #Lab’s #newest #report, #conducted #with #the #National #Homelessness #Law #Center, that #probes #public #perceptions #of and #experiences #with #homelessness. The fact that so #many #respondents #know #homelessness #up #close is foundational to a powerful new movement for change."

As we reflect on 30 years of serving the children of DuPage who are experiencing the juvenile court system due to abuse and neglect, we are sharing Pearls of Wisdom from former foster care youth, volunteers, board members and other members of our CASA community. Today, one of our Advocates shares: "Never forget the critical role foster parents play. Their voices need to be heard too." Do you want to get involved? Learn more about becoming an advocate here: https://lnkd.in/gKbwap-i

I also want to highlight another org I will be supporting this Colorado Gives Day Latina SafeHouse https://lnkd.in/gtAfnPyc 1 in 3 Latinas are survivors of domestic violence. 2022 was the deadliest year in Colorado for victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence does not discriminate. It impacts each and every one of us. In 2022, 37% of homicide victims were Latina, even though we only make up roughly 20% of Colorado. We need to support our community and provide much needed direct services as well as community outreach and education. Given the rise in domestic violence and the rise in the severity of cases, we are asking you to please help us support survivors and help us end these vicious generational cycles of violence. Please invest in survivors. Invest in families. Invest in a healthy community. Invest in Latina SafeHouse. #GivingTuesdaycampaign #SupportSurvivors #investinourcommunity #enddomesticviolence #ColoradoGives #niunamas2023

In the aftermath of girls trafficking, hope emerges through survivor support. This article delves into the essential services empowering girls to heal, rebuild their lives, and soar towards a brighter future. Survivor support, well-being, trauma-informed care, education, skills training, reintegration into communities, legal aid, advocacy, and long-term support are crucial components. #SupportGirlsTraffickingSurvivors #HealingAfterTrafficking #EducationEmpowers #JusticeForSurvivors #EndGirlsTrafficking

Opinion: A call to action to solve New York’s criminalization of homelessness -- The way out of this crisis is to codify a right to housing. NY based NHLC Staff Attorney, Siya H., joins organizers, Lynn Lewis and Rob Robinson, in identifying that New York has "the resources to solve our city’s #housingcrisis. New York City spends billions each year to manage, rather than solve, #homelessness. The cost of shelters, jails, and caring for the inevitable health complications of people experiencing homelessness, as well as the lack of stable educational infrastructure for #unhousedyouth, all exact a human and financial cost." Read the full piece here: https://loom.ly/vDtQkps