Sentences with phrase «justice community provide»

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God ordains «freedom, equality, justice and peace,» and so «provides a foundation for life and the stability of community,» he says.

My aim is to nourish what I believe is an emerging new consciousness among many potential dreamers and doers in the churches who can help provide us with the visions and the values we need to promote a movement toward an ecologically optimum world community full of justice and joy in which the human race can not only survive but embark on exciting new adventures of physical and spiritual enjoyment.

From Marx I have learned the necessity of asking whether a religion or a religious community functions to provide comfort through the hope of a better afterlife, to justify unjust forms, or to stimulate the spirit of justice through which unjust forms are changed.

It seems, then, that the clues about community from Walker's definition of a womanist suggest that the mothering and nurturing dimension of Afro - American history can provide resources for shaping criteria to measure the quality of justice in the community.

«The Art of Yoga Project (AYP) has a mission to lead teen girls in the California juvenile justice system toward accountability to self, others and community by providing practical tools to effect behavioral change.»

The Governor's proposal will help at - risk youth find positive opportunities in their communities, while also providing citizens who enter the criminal justice system the opportunity to rehabilitate, return home, and contribute to their communities.

The DCJTC will be an efficient, modern facility that provides the necessary space to expand the County's innovative restorative justice programs to better transition inmates back into the community and decrease future recidivism as well as provide the housing space required by the New York State Commission on Corrections.

The justice secretary has called on the black community to provide positive role models to young men.

Access will also be provided to Nassau Community College students for its criminal justice program.

The mission of the Erie County Probation Department is to ensure the safety of the residents of Erie County by providing community - based supervision and rehabilitation services through a multi-disciplinary approach to individuals and families involved with the justice system.

With a sort of firm Calvinist take on divine justice, Mattie pushes ever forward, but in the process she also forms a new community around her, providing purpose and redemption for the two lawmen who accompany her on her quest.

Arenas leads Hoover's after - school Garden Nutrition classes, one of several programs comprising the educational outreach of the People's Grocery, a nonprofit West Oakland organization that, in addition to providing the community with access to high - quality, affordable food, aims to educate children and adults about nutrition and what it calls «food justice,» or «the human right to healthy food.»

«If society expects incarcerated youth to be transformed when they return to their communities, these youth must be exposed to high - quality education in addition to other resources, like counseling and therapy, provided by the juvenile justice facilities.»

As they look for strategies to address inequities in schools, communities, and society as whole, books about social justice and ally behavior provide models, stories, and inspiration.

Providing students with the opportunity to research and explore the history of civil and social justice issues in their own communities can be a powerful tool for learning and reflection.

Come see how their intense focus on relevant curriculum, positive school culture, meaningful interpersonal communication, community partnerships, and a focus on social justice and equity provide their students with the tools to lead and thrive.

As an integral part of Boston's University's community engagement, we have a long - standing tradition of promoting social justice by providing service to disenfranchised students in some of the poorest schools in the city.

An end to the «School - to - Prison Pipeline» and the promotion of alternatives such as restorative justice programs, wrap - around services including an adequate guidance and social work staff; an end to racial profiling and Stop and Frisk; and a return to community schools as centers that provide medical care, skills training, and tutoring, with social workers and counselors for students» families and the community.

Through the use of Social and Restorative Justice Principals, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to restart their education with a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY.

Since 1997, the HTA consulting team has worked to transform and enhance organizations providing education, social service, adult and juvenile justice, and health services in the context of local communities.

Jitu, who leads the national Journey for Justice Alliance, provided a searing history of the systemic lack of educational opportunities afforded to students of color and, consequently, why communities must take control of the vital issues affecting their schools.

SAGE Academy teachers provide an academic environment of excellence for secondary students which encourages life - long learning, respect for a diverse global community, awareness of the Earth's limited resources, and understanding of social justice issues throughout the world.

Mr. Schroeder is committed to providing the best opportunities for public school students to learn, a strong alliance with the community, and advancing social justice issues.

American Indian communities often lack sufficient law enforcement services, have underfunded justice systems, and often do not have resources to provide prevention and diversion services.

The website, for example, provides teachers with student tasks for applying civics in real - world situations and with civics lesson plans on American rights and responsibilities; giving back to the community; and examining historical contexts of justice and inequality.

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to provide this free, on - line Restorative Justice Practices (RJ) resource to help school communities and individuals integrate this peaceful conflict resolution process into their cultures.

In 2009, the Justice Policy Institute noted that some states have begun to decrease the size of the prison population — thereby reducing spending — by providing community - based substance - abuse treatment programs, increasing rehabilitation efforts, improving parole mechanisms and services, and decriminalizing nonviolent offenses.105 States that intentionally decreased their prison populations saw crime decrease even faster than national averages.106 Other states should consider such reforms.

According to the Center for Social Justice, our government should provide assistance in funding «community banks» that can provide with cheaper small personal loans to consolidate debt to the citizens.

We wanted to provide an opportunity for social justice activists who had dissociated from their investment portfolio to invest their money and their trust in communities most impacted by racial, climate and economic crises.

Animal Humane Society's Humane Investigations team is committed to seeking justice for animals throughout Minnesota by investigating reports of animal abuse and neglect, collaborating with law enforcement, and providing training and workshops for agencies, institutions, and community organizations.

Created to preserve LGBTQ identity and build community, the Leslie - Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art provides a training ground for queer artists and cultural workers to examine the juxtaposition between art and social justice in ways that provoke dialogue and thought, while acting as a cultural hub for LGBTQ individuals and communities.

But the current development of wind power alternatives provides a great sense of local community control over the next round of energy development across the Great Plains, and many of the tribal representatives consider tribal wind power an environmental justice issue.

Watch JUST TRANSITION & CLIMATE ACTION STRATEGY, the second in a four - part series of Funder Briefings for Just Transition, organized by Climate Justice Alliance, to learn how Just Transition principles, strategies, and practices of frontline communities provide systemic solutions for the planet.

The Green Sanctuary Program provides structure, leadership and support, in broad collaboration, for the UU faith community to engage in an ambitious Environmental Justice and Climate Justice movement that seeks to live fully our seventh principle and achieve our vision of a viable and just world for all.

The CEED workshop on the Clean Power Plan provided community members with a deeper understanding of what this rule means for power plants in environmental justice communities.This toolkit describes key elements of the CPP within the context of the power system, pathways for implementation, and challenges to maximize environmental justice for locally impacted communities.

Specifically, Article 20 of the Agreement provides that «all questions concerning the validity of decisions of the institutions of the Community taken on the basis of their competences under this Agreement shall be of the exclusive competence of the Court of Justice of the European Communities.»

Across the country lawyers find the time to participate in interesting and important pro bono projects that give back to their communities and aid in providing access to justice for those who might not otherwise be able to afford legal counsel.

Finally, a global initiative hosted by the United Nations and led by high profile policymakers, including US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, has recommended the liberalization of the regulation of legal services in order to allow nonlawyers and community - based organizations and advocacy groups to provide legal services to the poor, stating that «it is likely to improve access to justice for the poor substantially while imposing relatively few costs on society,» and that a «major attraction» of such liberalization is that it may require «fewer government or donor expenditures.Justice Anthony Kennedy, has recommended the liberalization of the regulation of legal services in order to allow nonlawyers and community - based organizations and advocacy groups to provide legal services to the poor, stating that «it is likely to improve access to justice for the poor substantially while imposing relatively few costs on society,» and that a «major attraction» of such liberalization is that it may require «fewer government or donor expenditures.justice for the poor substantially while imposing relatively few costs on society,» and that a «major attraction» of such liberalization is that it may require «fewer government or donor expenditures.»

AUSTIN — Business and community leader and advocate Priscilla Guajardo Cortez has been selected to lead Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, which helps low - income individuals access the civil justice system by providing volunteer attorneys who donate legal advice and representation.

To achieve balance and improve access to justice, our non-profit organization, Family Mediation and Resource Centre, has suggested that adequate supports need to be provided in the community.

As noted by Lord Justice Auld in KR v Bryn Alyn Community (Holdings) Ltd [2003] EWCA Civ 85, [2004] 2 All ER 716, s 14 (2) was designed principally to provide for cases of late diagnosis of disease.

students worked with The Woman's Fund of Miami - Dade County, a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of local women and girls; the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, a community organization championing the rights of Florida migrant farm workers; the ACLU of Florida; Legal Services of Greater Miami, which provides civil legal services for the poor in Miami - Dade and Monroe County; the Community Justice Project, a nonprofit organization comprised of community lawyers who collaborate with community organizers and low - income communities of color; Catholic Charities Legal Services, which provides immigration services to South Florida's refugee and immigrant community; and Catalyst Miami, an anti-poverty nocommunity organization championing the rights of Florida migrant farm workers; the ACLU of Florida; Legal Services of Greater Miami, which provides civil legal services for the poor in Miami - Dade and Monroe County; the Community Justice Project, a nonprofit organization comprised of community lawyers who collaborate with community organizers and low - income communities of color; Catholic Charities Legal Services, which provides immigration services to South Florida's refugee and immigrant community; and Catalyst Miami, an anti-poverty noCommunity Justice Project, a nonprofit organization comprised of community lawyers who collaborate with community organizers and low - income communities of color; Catholic Charities Legal Services, which provides immigration services to South Florida's refugee and immigrant community; and Catalyst Miami, an anti-poverty nocommunity lawyers who collaborate with community organizers and low - income communities of color; Catholic Charities Legal Services, which provides immigration services to South Florida's refugee and immigrant community; and Catalyst Miami, an anti-poverty nocommunity organizers and low - income communities of color; Catholic Charities Legal Services, which provides immigration services to South Florida's refugee and immigrant community; and Catalyst Miami, an anti-poverty nocommunity; and Catalyst Miami, an anti-poverty non-profit.

Law schools offer a variety of ways students can support individuals, charities and community groups by providing free legal advice in clinics, delivering Street law presentations or working on a miscarriage of justice project.

Her goal is to reform the entire legal system by helping as many people as possible to understand their general rights, encouraging individuals to be proactive about legal issues, increasing access to justice for low and middle income individuals, and providing education to the community so that re-entering individuals can have seamless and successful returns to the community.

Doing that is important on many levels, starting of course with the value of providing legal services to someone who would otherwise go without, to helping improve the administration of justice, or to making our community a better place to live and work.

Fostering the legal community and access to justice LAwPRO sponsored the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) crime prevention campaign, which provided the opportunity to promote the role... Read More»

After graduating from UW Law School, Mitch co-founded Community Justice Inc., a non-profit charitable law firm in Madison that provides direct legal services to low - income individuals on a sliding fee scale.

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida is a nonprofit law firm that provides access to justice for low - income people.

The Bakers team helped provide legal training for NGOs, Kenyan police, community leaders, traditional leaders, paralegals, lawyers and prosecutors, specifically in relation to the documentation of human rights violations, the use of strategic litigation to achieve social justice.

Simon, thank you so much for everything you've done to help build community and provide a forum for people to share news, ideas and opinions about the law and justice.