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Utilize Diversionary Programs instead of incarceration for non-violent drug self-abusers

The cost for local drug and alcohol clinics is approximately $30 per day. The cost to house inmates at the Cook County Department of Corrections is approximately $100 per day. (Approxiamte savings $100 million). I am helping create a budget for cook county to discuss this. I am researching and looking for opinions about programs that have not worked and programs that do work. The background subject is education.. Anyone can comment on the blog with any information to help me. NO MATTER what stat… Continue

Added by Darlisa T. Scott on July 6, 2009 at 11:57am — No Comments

The Top 6 Ways to Facilitate Your Dissertation Writing Process

Dissertation writing is not an easy task and it is extremely challenging for almost all students. Dissertation writing is the most important part of your degree. It requires dedication, perseverance, ability to do in-depth research and determination. Writing dissertation is challenging but not impossible and you should try to facilitate your dissertation wri… Continue

Added by Rose Tyler on July 3, 2009 at 7:16am — No Comments

Before Cop Shot Oscar Grant they called out to him "You b*tch Ass Ni**er"

Before Cop Shot: "You b*tch Ass Ni**er" Found on: rawstory 1 day ago | 814 Views Source: rawstory See Original Story >> 1 4 COMMENTS SHARE A new bombshell may be waiting to explode in the case of Oscar Grant, the black man who was killed by a white San Francisco Bay Area Transit Authority police officer. One of the police officers called Grant a “b*tch ass n—er” before Grant was killed by another officer. A videotape taken by a bystander shows one of the officers, identified by the San… Continue

Added by Jonathan Lewis on June 30, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

The International Day of Peace: Human Rights and Peacekeeping- What about Chicago?

The International Day of Peace: Human Rights and Peacekeeping Pupils attend a class in an all girls' school as part of a World Food Programme (WFP) food-for-education project, encouraging student enrollment. Peacekeeper of United Nations-African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) speaks with a villager during a routine patrol. A Bolivian UN peacekeeper demonstrates proper dental care to the population of Marin neighbourhood. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his wife, Yoo Soon-taek, release… Continue

Added by Jonathan Lewis on June 29, 2009 at 4:16pm — No Comments

The Arkansas Public Policy Panel is looking for 3 VISTA volunteers

The Arkansas Public Policy Panel is looking for 3 VISTA volunteers committed to Justice in Arkansas. One will work on protecting Arkansas' environment and strengthening environmental and conservation organizations -- based in Little Rock. One will strengthen the Panel's fundraising efforts to suport more social justice work in Arkansas -- based in Little Rock. One will assist with organizing and strengthening our administrative capacity -- based in Pine Bluff. Americorps VISTA is a service prog… Continue

Added by Tufara Waller Muhammad on June 29, 2009 at 10:10am — No Comments

Thank you Chicago & Erie!!!!!!

Whats up Gathering family? I have much to share about the time in Chicago and Erie over the past three weeks but I would like to start by thanking everyone for making these events a success. We accomplished a great deal and yet we have far more to go before we change the culture of of our country. I speak of a culture of violence. I am speaking of a culture that rather throw away our youth than to teach them how to be successful. I speak of a culture that does not agree in practice with this st… Continue

Added by Jonathan Lewis on June 29, 2009 at 8:48am — No Comments

Gathering Family, Let's come together in Solidarity for our brother Alex Sanchez and Write Letters of Support for his Release.

From Homies Unidos Board and Staff: To all our supporters, allies, community, and everyone in the movement, The Homies Unidos Board stands united in full support, behind our executive director, Alex Sanchez and his family. For the past 11 years, Alex has been committed to helping bring about change in his community. He is an exemplary leader, respected colleague and dedicated husband and father. Just as we are confident in Alex's innocence, we are confident that Los Angeles and the nation will… Continue

Added by Carmen Perez on June 26, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Alex Sanchez-Nationally recognized 'gang peacemaker' arrested in gang sweep

Friend and colleague, Alex Sanchez, Executive Director of the Los Angeles-based, non-profit Homies Unidos has been involved in peace work and community activism for many years. Working in collaboration with many of the organizations we work with, he has advocated for immigrant rights as well as spoken to youths about the consequences of gang life. Always looking to seek justice, Alex has lobbied for better intervention and prevention programs. Alex has become a nationally-recognized expert in ga… Continue

Added by Carmen Perez on June 24, 2009 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

Mock Graduation Staged for the Plight of the Undocumented Who Dare to DREAM

There were mock graduation ceremonies all over the country today. Many participated to heighten awareness for the millions of undocumented students who are unable to enroll in higher education in the United States due to lack of funds made available because of their status. The Orange County Dream team was apart of the nationwide action. Check out the article below for a full overview on what went on today. "I still have a dream," said Abraham who only gave his first name. But right now, "We… Continue

Added by Angelina Dayfallah on June 24, 2009 at 3:22am — No Comments

Great Kickoff Event for Erie's NonViolence Summer Week

The first event for this week long celebration of Nonviolence in Erie was a great success. The Community concert was a great kickoff to the week. The concert was an event that brought several different sections of the Erie community together to celebrate the Creator, support the philosophy of Nonviolence, and to make personal pledges to nonviolence. There were several demographics of the community represented at this event. Various ages, races, cultures, denominations and religions all came toge… Continue

Added by Curtis Jones on June 22, 2009 at 9:52pm — 1 Comment

Please join us as the PARADE STREET COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE GATHERING FOR JUSTICE present the 2009 Week-long Nonviolence Summer Kick Off in Erie, Pennsylvania

For over 4 years, a coalition of leaders and community members of Erie, PA have met to address the rise of violence in their communities. This coalition, also instrumental in forming The Gathering for Justice in Erie, a chapter of a national movement reintroducing nonviolence as an organizing methodology, founded by Harry Belafonte, have held various events, rallies, gone door-to-door and have brought trainers from across the country to train young people in nonviolence. Today, they are requesti… Continue

Added by Carmen Perez on June 22, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

Chicago Police could help our effort!!!

On Thursday 02 April 2009, Chicago Police banned together and surrounded City Hall against bringing the Olympics here. For decades, these officers cannot enforce the law when the public polices them and they have to use outdated equipment. Rookie. Veteran. Retired. Young and old came out to this rally and walked around City Hall. Mayor Daley was never seen. Many civilians are against bringing the Olympics to Chicago. The unemployment rate is sky high, we do not have enough officers on the str… Continue

Added by Jonathan Lewis on June 20, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

North Lawndale Youth Video Interviews after trtaining their entire freshmen class

Check out the recent training effort of the Gathering for Justice . These video that capture the youth taking the lead in the movement. Can we support them as they begin to pick up momentum. Here are the links to each of the new video interviews. It can be found on the website in the video section or at the links below. Youth discuss the need to become nonviolent before it is...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEj1LMLIpvg Youth discuss the need for youth to become nonviolent and become invol… Continue

Added by Jonathan Lewis on June 19, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Listen to Civil Rights Pioneer Dr. Bernard LaFayette

KUAZ rebroadcast Laura Markowitz's February interview with Civil Rights Pioneer Dr. Bernard LaFayette. Dr. LaFayette conducted two public lectures while he was in Tucson and a nonviolence training for 180 middle school, high school and college aged youth. Currently, the Tucson Nonviolence Legacy Project is fund raising… Continue

Added by Amanda Shauger on June 19, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Juvenile crime: A turning point

Jed Oppenheim, Community Advocate for Mississippi Youth Justice Project sent this article an I am posting it up for all to read. Juvenile crime: A turning point By BISHOP RENÉ SOULÉ - and REV. ERIC DICKE When we fear our children, and believe that the answer to juvenile crime lies with a private, for-profit prison company that makes money by perpetuating the cycle of crime, we doom our communities, our children and ourselves. Unfortunately, this is exactly what’s happening in Harrison County.… Continue

Added by Jonathan Lewis on June 19, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

Where do the New 25 Gathering for Justice trainers come from?

What's dragging kids, schools down Comments September 5, 2008 There are no metal detectors at North Lawndale College Prep High School. Instead, students are greeted with a "days of peace" sign that lists the days racked up without any fights. North Lawndale College Prep High School displays a “peace” sign each day the school goes without a fight. At its bottom, the sign reads, in part, “We take great pride that our school is a safe place for everyone.” (Brian Jackson/Sun-Times) RELATED STORI… Continue

Added by Jonathan Lewis on June 18, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

2008 Body Count: Iraq vs. Chicago

Number of Chicago Murders in 2008 Tops U.S. Soldier Deaths in Iraq, But Media’s Not Reporting It January 3rd, 2009 · 13 Comments Listen to this article. Powered by Odiogo.com 2008 Body Count: Iraq vs. Chicago 2008 Body Count: Iraq vs. Chicago Few Americans realize the number of people murdered in Chicago during 2008 was larger than the number of U.S. soldier deaths in Iraq during the same period. In a Sept. 4 post, I noted an effort by Chicago’s CBS television affiliate to change that fact. C… Continue

Added by Jonathan Lewis on June 18, 2009 at 10:51am — 1 Comment

Kingian Nonviolence Warriors in Chicago!

This past week the Gathering was invited to North Lawndale College Prep High School in Chicago to conduct a youth Kingian nonviolence trainer of trainers program. The school intents for the participants of the program to be the change they want to see in Chicago. Also participating in the training, Dr. Bernard Lafayette and David Jehnsen both the authors of the Kingian nonviolence manual/curriculum that was created biased on the two gentlemen's experience working in the Civil Rights movement dur… Continue

Added by Jonathan Lewis on June 18, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Support Tucson Ethnic Studies Department~

Support TUSD Ethnic Studies department! No to SB 1069! Tuesday, June 23rd Rally 5:30 pm TUSD department 1010 E 10th St Tucson, AZ Monday (06/15/09), the AZ Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Anti-Ethnic Studies Bill SB 1069 with a 4-3 vote. The next step in the process is that SB 1069 will now go to the Senate Rules Committee for further review. Please support the ethnic studies department and voice your opposition against SB 1069 during the TUSD board meeting on Tuesday, June 23. We need… Continue

Added by Amanda Shauger on June 17, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Take Your Father To School Day 2009

A Short Film By Carlos Cordoba. Paradise Gray And Nate "Franchise" Brown accompany Carlos Cordoba to MLK Accelerated Learning Academy, Pittsburgh, PA on Take Your Father/Mentor To School Day. Featuring School Board Member Mark Brentley Sr., State Representative Jake Wheatley and Hip-hop Pioneer Paradise Gray. Produced, Directed, Filmed and Post Production by Carlos Cordoba, Franchise Brown and Paradise Gray for "O.H.M." One HOOD Media www.1HOOD.org… Continue

Added by Paradise Gray on June 13, 2009 at 3:15pm — No Comments

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