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Why did teenage pregnancies halve in the UK? Today we'll be hearing from Moira Wallace, founder and former Director of the Social Exclusion Unit on the causes, and the lessons for tackling today's big policy challenges. This is the first in our series 'How to Make Good Things Happen'. Join us online and in person today, and sign up for future events in this series. (And do let us know any examples of success you think we should analyse. Main criteria: is there are graph that can plausibly suggest the policy led to substantially better outcomes...) https://lnkd.in/eyraa87N

This week's iGlobal News editorial, examines the nature of violence and how and why it has come to dominate modernity. Society needs to reflect deeply on its core values and proactively build peace with nature and animals too, for humans to live with interdependence. The deeper questions should not be avoided. https://lnkd.in/eXSbYZGb

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿: 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽-𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮. But what can be done to prevent the next riots? In his latest think piece, Prof. Javed Khan OBE not only explores the root causes, but also lays out a clear action plan for how we move forward as a society – from stronger community engagement, to education on tolerance and proactive government strategies – the action plan details essential solutions to rebuild social cohesion and prevent future unrest. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dBgKXpXe

Explore the pervasive issue of systemic racism in Canadian workplaces, uncovering challenges despite DEI efforts. Discover actionable insights with Woods Kovalova Group. Read now (https://lnkd.in/eXSXq-SV)

The Summit is right around the corner, register through the link below!   Day 1: Our wounds usually come from outside ourselves: family, work, and the systemic violence many of us experience every day. We'll start with a conversation about where we can find resources for healing outside of ourselves too. Then join an engaging, dialogue focused workshop to dig into the nuance of carrying marginalized identity while navigating social hierarchy and holding space.    Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7D_BxYf

For more than 40 years, those of us working to end sexual and domestic violence in Virginia have been striving for a radically hopeful future: one where relationships, families, and communities are healthy, equitable, nourishing, and joyful. Over the past few years, the Action Alliance and others in the movement have been contemplating how and to what extent our actions match our vision, particularly around responses to the spectrum of harm, including physical violence: Will our current responses get us closer to equity and liberation? If the answer is “no”, what pivots can we make today toward a horizon that is more aligned with the future we crave…for ourselves and our descendants? Read more here: https://bit.ly/44L3bS0

🌍 Injustice creates victims and survivors, but true change begins when their voices lead the way. Discover why involving survivors in project design is not just a necessity, but a human right. United Edge associate, Dr. Shalila Raj, PMP dives into how grassroots organizations can drive meaningful change through the Justice Based Approach. Read this blog post: https://lnkd.in/gv7Ya6mF

Some of you might be interested in this. Lynne and I are speaking on Sunday at 2.30, on how to counter racism and right-wing popularism by listening and engaging, rather than dismissing and blocking. The content of our presentation: Through the concepts of attachment, loss and disenfranchisement, Lynne and John explore what it’s like to be fearful and disempowered. We will discuss how this can lead to radicalisation, and how popularist politicians might exploit fear for their own ends. Through the medium of photographic images and brief narratives, we show how, by listening and engaging with others, including those whose views we oppose, we can begin to create more compassionate, loving, harmonious interactions and hold hope for national and global ‘precarious equilibrium. https://lnkd.in/gMbWfymt..

As I reflect on World Mental Health Day today and the various posts I've seen, we must also ensure we make a difference and act. Yesterday I had the pleasure to be part of this wonderful event in West Yorkshire led by Emmerline Irving and her team. We were blessed with outstanding presentations from Becky Haas and Andi Brierley and many others, with speakers who also bravely told their own lived experience. So powerful and thought provoking. Listening to all the various contributors and thinking about what I took away from the event it seems to me that: 1.  The act of kindness goes a long way – it isn’t reliant on funding, systems and public services working together – it’s free and within our gift to do 2. Having said that………. we must have the infrastructure to enable the wonderful people and organisations we heard from yesterday to be there when needed – therefore we do need funding, systems and public services all working together to support people at the right time 3. To appreciate that someone may not be ready or able to accept help, but to never give up trying or being there – persistent will pay off and it could change someone’s life 4. Be there for people without judgement. Be compassionate, patient and hold a safe space when needed 5. Listen to the people that know what might help. People with lived experiences must be our guiding light when considering solutions 6. Encourage a stronger focus on early intervention, which in the long run will not only better serve our communities but also save money if we can reduce and hopefully prevent a decline in health and custodial pathways being needed Be kind and understanding. Listen and make a difference.

The work of advancing trauma-responsive, prevention-oriented, resilience-building, healing-centered, community-led policies and practices recognizes that our liberation is inextricably intertwined. By working together, we will address the root causes of our collective trauma and support a society that prioritizes everyone's well-being: https://loom.ly/giEB1yc