Family Justice

Section Title: Families are part of the solution

FAMILY JUSTICE NEWS & UPDATES

Happy New Year

candle_from_free_foto_for_web.jpgOur warmest wishes to you and your loved ones during this holiday season.

We'd like to pass along a "practice tip" from our colleagues at the the New York Initiative for Children of Incarcerated Parents, whose newsletter, S.U.N.Shine News, is published by the Osborne Association. These words are a thoughtful reminder of what so many people—of all ages—experience at this time of year:

As the holidays approach, be mindful that this can be a difficult time when someone is missing from the [dinner] table or the holiday festivities. Use this time to acknowledge this and engage young people in a conversation about what would help them. Let them tell you what they need and how much they do and or don't want to talk about this.

(Photograph from FreeFoto.com)

 

Enhancing Juvenile Reentry in Ohio

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Family Justice participated in the first meeting of a work group for the Juvenile Relational Inquiry Tool project with staff from the Ohio Department of Youth Services.

Pictured (front row, from left) are Michael Jackson, Sandra Adams, Ryan Shanahan, Brenda Cooke, and Jenni Longo. In the back row (from left) are Tyrone Fountain, Jeff Parsons, Laura Dolan, Sarah Thompson, Joshua Childers, and Lois Hochstetler. (Photo by Margaret diZerega)

 

An Update from San Francisco

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Just got back from San Francisco—and SF CAN DO is now ready to “do.” As Kimberly Wicoff of the Communities of Opportunity initiative said, "It’s great to get the process moving with all of the Mayoral agencies to make a significant dent in reducing poverty.”

Read more about Family Justice's work in San Francisco here.

Photograph from FreeFoto.com

 

New Guide on Reentry Partnerships

The Council of State Governments Justice Center has published a new report, Reentry Partnerships: A Guide for States & Faith-Based and Community Organizations, which you can download here.

 

Don't Touch Your Checkbook!

By all means, please write a check if you'd prefer, but you can now make a secure contribution to Family Justice online. It's fast and easy—and your contribution will help Family Justice improve family health and well-being and make neighborhoods safer.
 
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