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how do we come together to love on the young people in our lives amidst so much tragedy, chaos, and violence? Let’s talk. It was great exploring this question for the latest issue of @learnforjustice. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ey4wEU9k

SafeLives Pioneers and Changemakers have written an open letter. "Like the scourge of domestic abuse, this situation needs all of society to change things for the better. Let us come together to reject hatred in all its forms and to build a future grounded in understanding, compassion, and unity." Read the full letter: https://lnkd.in/ekEYMnij

The October 7th Events: Understanding the Aftermath of Violence Join us as we delve into the impactful discussions surrounding the events of October 7th. We explore Angela's insights from 2016 on how prioritizing violence can overshadow our quest for justice and understanding. Together, we seek clarity and reflection on these crucial issues. #October7th #ViolenceAndJustice #AngelaInsights #SocialJustice #UnderstandingHistory #CurrentEvents #Reflection #DialogueMatters #JusticeForAll #CommunityConversations

Since I was a 'chisler' the operant anticipations of the barren sacrifice was 'not4us2question but2accept' 'Oh Mary we beseech thee2intercede4us in manifesting restraint, in light of Jesus sufferings-marvelling martyrdom. "Aside from the 'drastic demographic check of (1845-1855) by the 187/80s, the structure of the Irish economy had taken firm shape, 'a rich associational culture that once too often used&abused power2pave indifference2the very worst, and lasting from 1880s/1980s at magnitude scales&'up until the 1960s 'with emigration rates generally outstripping the natural rate of population growth, resulting in a continuous population decline that was unique in Europe. Moreover, the high portion of the young&single in the emigrant outflow strengthened the conservative bias in many areas of Irish social&cultural life' (Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh 2018). How do exercise plans4our conscientious intentions reproduce formatted standards that provides cover4the very worst? Why is it our esteemed institutions&politicians in history, while knowing of ongoing transnational criminal investigations; crimes committed against children of the time, still continue2consecrate&provide green shoots2these multilayered groups? Affinity arrangements that affront&fight off abuse claims of groomed children in mandatory school attendance? What message is this transmitting2next generation re children's rights, when the external curators and fashioners of these lethal landscapes of adversity continue2thrive? In my view, with this Govt in its 'dying' days, it would be most unwise4this political inheritance2precede with haste2anoint/appoint yet another from the usual stock&trade. Given the sheer magnitude of the drawbridge in our educational heritage, its monolithic hold on 'upper' estates for trickle down economics, across multiple transmission belts, how can we expect the higher groups2properly separate wheat from chaff; how2pose questions&be freed up from background normative&peripheral assumptions4transparent judgements? These problems of judgments are far from trivial in the lie of the land "Clubs function by carving society into niches2create a sense of belonging 2something larger. Like the old guilds, many centre on professions" in social production of knowledge &problems become even more acute re political ideologies which can frame the activation&deactivation; our reflex response shifts2typecast, no neutral descriptors which state objectively our aspiring judgements on 'states of affairs as they are' "Since its beginnings, it has been a central feature of critical theory2question whether the social relations of modernity, which are based on rationality&termed free of domination, still contain traces of violence that persist in them in a hardly perceptible way" Prof Axel Honneth 2009 "In Nature we never see anything isolated, but everything in connection with something else, which is before it, beside it, under it&over it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 

What can be done to bridge the divides caused by political disagreements within families? "You have to take responsibility, show empathy, show compassion . . . be respectful of boundaries" advises Joshua Coleman, Ph.D., author of #RulesOfEstrangement with Jim Lokay on #TheFinal5 FOX 5 DC. #ClearyStrategies #DontMissTheMoment Watch the full segment here: https://loom.ly/83J4FBY

Restorative justice goes beyond punishment. It's about healing, repairing harm, and building stronger #communities. 📹 Watch our Executive Director, Xavier Graves, break it down in this short video to learn more about our powerful approach to #justice!

Engaging people with lived experience of gender-based violence is central to WomanACT’s work. Survivors’ personal experiences of systemic barriers is key to creating solutions to overcome them. Learn about the benefits of engaging survivors in your work: http://ow.ly/K5My50LmU58

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

Confronting the Demons of Society: The Scourge of Rape and the Fight for Justice In the heart of every society, there lurk demons that prey on the vulnerable, sowing seeds of fear and perpetuating cycles of violence. One of the most insidious of these demons is rape, a crime that not only violates the bodily autonomy of its victims but also shatters the very fabric of trust and safety within communities. The fight against this demon is not just a legal battle but a societal one, requiring a collective confrontation of the deep-rooted issues that allow such violence to persist. Break the silence, break the cycle.

Our theme this month is the act of transformation – like when a seed transforms into a flower. A seed is nourished and nurtured with tender care – this means it will eventually transform into a flower. Survivors use their lived experiences to change the future – this means your story transforms into your strength. Systems are well overdue for an overhaul – this means voices need to be heard to transform arenas like the justice system into something actually beneficial for survivors and abusers alike. This month, we’ll explore the act of transformation: what’s needed for it, how we can support others through it, and everything in between!