This Cornell Project 2Gen in Albany event provided an opportunity for non-partisan, open dialogue about policy-relevant research on issues facing families impacted by the criminal justice system in New York.
This Cornell Project 2Gen in Albany event brought Cornell faculty, staff, and students to the capitol for a day-long event bridging research and policy in support of New York Families.
Cornell Project 2Gen Scholars wrote these briefs for the Fall 2019 course, “Bridging the Gap: Connecting Research and Policymaking the New York State Legislature.”
Cornell Project 2Gen is an initiative led by Rachel Dunifon and Laura Tach that seeks to create an interdisciplinary hub for research, policy, and practice to better support families throughout New York and beyond. Read about our first two years of work in this report.
Cornell faculty, staff, and students met virtually with New York State legislators and staff for non-partisan, open dialogue about policy-relevant research on issues at the intersection of environmental policy and health.
Resolution 11.16 supporting the schreyer gender equity coalition open letterAnthonyAvella1
The Schreyer Gender Equity Coalition has released an open letter to the Vice President of Student Affairs at Penn State asking them to release the results of the 2018 Penn State Sexual Misconduct Survey and commit to completing future surveys. They reference promises made by Penn State's president in 2014 to administer regular climate surveys on sexual assault. The letter notes that without access to survey data, students do not have an accurate understanding of the prevalence of sexual violence at Penn State. It asks that the 2018 survey results be released by October 1st and that future surveys be conducted at least every three years to properly assess experiences of students from marginalized groups.
This document discusses advocacy and policy development in maternal and child health (MCH). It defines advocacy as supporting a cause or proposal, which can occur at the individual, organizational, or community level. Advocacy is important for MCH to address inequities and ensure the needs of vulnerable groups like women and children are heard by policymakers. Advocacy strategies can include legislative, interagency, and judicial approaches. Successful advocacy requires assessing problems and solutions, clear messaging, and coalition-building directed at appropriate decision-makers. The example of the Maternal and Child Health Coalition that advocated for the Children's Health Insurance Program demonstrates long-term advocacy strategies.
This document discusses historical changes in adolescence and provides demographic data on current adolescents. It covers topics like adolescent health status, influences on adolescent health, morbidity and mortality, injuries, violence, substance use, sexuality and STIs. Data on mental health, suicide, school shootings and discipline is also presented. Disparities are highlighted between different racial, ethnic and sexual minority groups.
Housing Virginia began its work in 2014 in response to research showing the benefits of addressing housing, schools, and neighborhoods together. For two years it held a symposium with over 200 participants from housing, education, communities, and policy. Its current focus is creating a community process to discuss how strong connections between neighborhoods and schools create a virtuous cycle.
This Cornell Project 2Gen in Albany event brought Cornell faculty, staff, and students to the capitol for a day-long event bridging research and policy in support of New York Families.
Cornell Project 2Gen Scholars wrote these briefs for the Fall 2019 course, “Bridging the Gap: Connecting Research and Policymaking the New York State Legislature.”
Cornell Project 2Gen is an initiative led by Rachel Dunifon and Laura Tach that seeks to create an interdisciplinary hub for research, policy, and practice to better support families throughout New York and beyond. Read about our first two years of work in this report.
Cornell faculty, staff, and students met virtually with New York State legislators and staff for non-partisan, open dialogue about policy-relevant research on issues at the intersection of environmental policy and health.
Resolution 11.16 supporting the schreyer gender equity coalition open letterAnthonyAvella1
The Schreyer Gender Equity Coalition has released an open letter to the Vice President of Student Affairs at Penn State asking them to release the results of the 2018 Penn State Sexual Misconduct Survey and commit to completing future surveys. They reference promises made by Penn State's president in 2014 to administer regular climate surveys on sexual assault. The letter notes that without access to survey data, students do not have an accurate understanding of the prevalence of sexual violence at Penn State. It asks that the 2018 survey results be released by October 1st and that future surveys be conducted at least every three years to properly assess experiences of students from marginalized groups.
This document discusses advocacy and policy development in maternal and child health (MCH). It defines advocacy as supporting a cause or proposal, which can occur at the individual, organizational, or community level. Advocacy is important for MCH to address inequities and ensure the needs of vulnerable groups like women and children are heard by policymakers. Advocacy strategies can include legislative, interagency, and judicial approaches. Successful advocacy requires assessing problems and solutions, clear messaging, and coalition-building directed at appropriate decision-makers. The example of the Maternal and Child Health Coalition that advocated for the Children's Health Insurance Program demonstrates long-term advocacy strategies.
This document discusses historical changes in adolescence and provides demographic data on current adolescents. It covers topics like adolescent health status, influences on adolescent health, morbidity and mortality, injuries, violence, substance use, sexuality and STIs. Data on mental health, suicide, school shootings and discipline is also presented. Disparities are highlighted between different racial, ethnic and sexual minority groups.
Housing Virginia began its work in 2014 in response to research showing the benefits of addressing housing, schools, and neighborhoods together. For two years it held a symposium with over 200 participants from housing, education, communities, and policy. Its current focus is creating a community process to discuss how strong connections between neighborhoods and schools create a virtuous cycle.
This document discusses children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). It provides information on the prevalence of CYSHCN in the US from national survey data. It describes how CYSHCN are more likely to experience adverse childhood experiences and health disparities. The document also discusses social determinants of health, minoritized CYSHCN populations, evolution of public policy, unique needs of CYSHCN families, life course approach, mental health challenges, health care financing challenges, Medicaid/CHIP coverage, medical home model, importance of family engagement, care coordination challenges, educational supports, transition planning needs, and conclusions regarding maternal and child health programs supporting CYSHCN.
Resolution 22.16 Establishing the Financing for the Future Week.pdfAnthonyAvella1
The University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) passed a resolution to host a Financial Resources Education and Efforts (FREE) Week from January 24-28. FREE Week will educate students about financial struggles faced by Penn State students and resources available to help. During the week, UPUA will table in the HUB and host two presentations on "Financing for the Future" that will be livestreamed. The goal is to increase awareness of financial issues impacting students and the support services available to address food insecurity, housing costs, and other financial barriers to academic success.
Resolution 14.16 Supporting “We’re a culture, not a costume” Social Media Cam...AnthonyAvella1
The document is a resolution from the University Park Undergraduate Association supporting a "We're a Culture, Not a Costume" social media campaign to promote cultural awareness around Halloween costumes. It discusses past incidents of cultural insensitivity at Halloween and supports distributing posters created by another university encouraging students to think about how costumes can affect or exploit other cultures. The resolution recommends running the social media campaign from October 26th to November 6th and releasing a statement about its importance.
On 19 October 2021, over 500 researchers, practitioners, policymakers and activists from around the world gathered to take stock of what we know about the intersections between
violence against children and violence against women, identify existing knowledge gaps and discuss opportunities to increase coordination across efforts to prevent and respond to both
forms of violence.
This summary presents key takeaways from the event organized by UNICEF Innocenti, in collaboration with the Global Partnership to End Violence, the World Health Organization,
the Sexual Violence Research Initiative and the UK FCDO.
This research brief summarizes a study on school engagement among families with criminal justice system involvement. The study found that paternal incarceration is associated with less involvement in school-based activities, likely due to system avoidance by fathers who distrust surveilling institutions like schools. However, incarceration did not impact home-based parental involvement like helping with homework. The brief concludes that schools can encourage involvement from previously incarcerated fathers by establishing a safe, non-surveilling environment and connecting families to supportive programs.
This chapter discusses special populations within corrections including elderly prisoners, prisoners with HIV/AIDS, mentally ill prisoners, and long-term prisoners. It also covers juvenile corrections, including the history of the juvenile justice system in the US, why juveniles are treated differently than adults, challenges with serious juvenile offenders and gangs, and the future of the juvenile justice system. The chapter outlines topics like the aging correctional population, managing HIV-infected inmates, challenges with the incarcerated mentally ill, the extent of youth crime, and factors considered in sanctioning juvenile offenders.
Effective solutions to end violence against children will require researchers, practitioners, and leaders to come together to take stock of what we know, bridge gaps across the field, and influence change through the use and generation of VAC evidence.
This webinar aimed to share evidence and foster discussion on intersections between violence against women and violence against children, highlighting opportunities for greater collaboration, to build knowledge, and to translate it into policy and programmes.
Opening remarks: Alessandra Guedes, Gender and Development Research Manager, UNICEF Innocenti
Presenting evidence:
- Clara Alemann, Director of Programs, Promundo, The Hague
- Manuela Colombini, Assistant Professor in Health Systems and Policy and Gender-based Violence, and Loraine Bacchus, Associate Professor of Social Science, LSHTM
- Chandré Gould, Senior Research Fellow, and Matodzi Amisi, Senior Research Consultant, Institute for Security Studies, South Africa
- Isabelle Pearson, Research Fellow for the Gender Violence & Health Centre at LSHTM and Heidi Stöckl, Professor of Public Health Evaluation, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Panel discussion:
- Paul Bukuluki, Associate Professor of Social Work and Medical Anthropology, Makerere University, Uganda
- Lina Digolo, Senior Associate, The Prevention Collaborative, Kenya
- Lori Heise, Professor of Gender, Violence and Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, United States
- Santi Kusumaningrum, Co-founder and Director, PUSKAPA - Center on Child Protection and Wellbeing at Universitas Indonesia
- Tarisai Mchuchu-MacMillan, Executive Director, MOSAIC, South Africa
Closing remarks: Emily Esplen, Head of Ending Violence Team, FCDO, United Kingdom
Studentification has negatively impacted the community surrounding Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Over 10,000 undergraduate students live off-campus, increasing demand for housing. This has transformed neighborhoods from owner-occupied to primarily rental properties, with declining property values and quality of life. Students contribute to noise, litter, and crime, especially late at night from parties. While purpose-built student housing has increased, it is often expensive and does not prevent problems, instead intensifying them in dense areas. Students also expand into new neighborhoods, disrupting residents there as well. The issues strain community relations and present ongoing challenges to public safety.
Resolution 18.16 In Support of the 2001 Village Protest Plaque(s).pdfAnthonyAvella1
In 2001, a protest known as the Village Protest occurred at Penn State in response to racial tensions on campus and a lack of support for minority students. The protest lasted 10 days and resulted in commitments from the university to increase funding for diversity initiatives and hire more minority faculty. This resolution supports recognizing the Village Protest through commemorative plaques to honor its impact in advancing racial equality and advocacy at Penn State.
This document outlines a student-led panel discussion on campus sexual assault, Title IX, and related legislation and policies. The panel will address new legislation that incorporates survivor and student input to better protect students, provide training and support, and increase transparency and coordination with law enforcement. It will discuss the City University of New York's adoption of a stronger sexual misconduct policy in compliance with Title IX, including an affirmative consent standard. The document also provides context on statistics of reported campus sexual offenses and the need for policies that empathize with and support survivors, rather than blame them. Recent federal and state legislative developments aimed at increasing accountability and transparency at colleges are also summarized.
The document defines school violence according to the CDC and provides statistics from a 2013 national sample of high school students. According to the sample, 7.1% of students reported missing school due to feeling unsafe, 5.2% reported carrying a weapon to school, and 6.9% reported being threatened with a weapon on school grounds. The document advocates for a federal law that would regulate safety procedures in public schools to promote a safer learning environment for both students and faculty. Schools would assess their own needs by surveying students and staff, and develop customized safety plans including measures like increased security and improved emergency drills.
VSO webinar: Addressing social exclusion and gender inequality in ZimbabweJane Dustan
The document discusses the "Speak it Loud" project run by VSO Zimbabwe to address violence against women and girls. The project works with 15 local community-based organizations across 3 provinces to improve advocacy and response to gender-based violence through activities like capacity building, awareness campaigns, research, and legal assistance. The project aims to empower women's rights organizations, address harmful gender norms, engage civil society and authorities on these issues, and has seen impacts like over 350 cases of gender-based violence assisted and improved systems for partner organizations.
Maria_ARP_EDD577_Action_Research_Project_Chapters_1_2_3_4Maria Hill
This document provides an introduction and overview for an action research project proposal to implement a parenting course in a local jail. The goal is to reduce recidivism rates among incarcerated parents who complete the course. A needs assessment survey found support for offering parenting education programs in jails. A literature review found that parenting programs in prisons have reduced recidivism and improved family outcomes. The proposed research will compare recidivism rates of parents who complete the course versus rates for the general jail population.
No College Is an Island: The Federal, State, and External Constituencies of a...Lance Eaton
A summary of the different external influences upon higher education--particularly public higher education. Based upon Chapters 5,6, & 8 from: Altbach, P. G., Gumport, P. J., & Berdahl, R. O. (2011). American higher education in the twenty-first century: Social, political, and economic challenges. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Good tidings,
Lance
Lance Eaton
he/him/his
http://www.ByAnyOtherNerd.com
https://twitter.com/leaton01
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaton01/
____________________
I wish I had all the answers; better yet, I wish I knew all the questions to ask.
The Graduate Student Association and Associated Students at UC Davis have formed a joint task force to address the housing crisis in Davis. The task force will research the causes of the shortage and issue recommendations to the university and city. They will gather community feedback through public meetings and surveys on the personal impacts of the crisis. By the end of spring quarter 2017, the task force will produce a report emphasizing the human impacts to bring to policymakers. The task force is composed of graduate and undergraduate students from various fields and is chaired by Matthew Palm.
This document summarizes research on state bullying laws and policies in the United States. It finds that while 46 states have bullying laws, three do not define prohibited behavior. 36 states include provisions against cyberbullying. Studies show that in 2008-2009, 28% of US students ages 12-18 reported being bullied at school and 6% reported cyberbullying. The document also discusses analyses of the effects of bullying and approaches to addressing the issue through summits and model policies. It provides an example of cyberbullying victimization through the story of Megan Meier.
The document summarizes the student exchange program between Tata Institute of Social Sciences in India and the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration in the US. It describes the students' coursework experiences, including classes on global development, program evaluation, and policing. It also details the students' fieldwork placements at various social service organizations in Chicago and the critical reflections they developed on poverty and marginalization in the city.
The 2009 report from Columbia University's Center for the Study of Human Rights summarizes the activities of that year's Human Rights Advocates Program. It describes the skills training workshops provided to advocates on topics like advocacy, fundraising, research, and stress management. It also outlines the networking opportunities available to advocates in New York City and Washington D.C. with human rights organizations. Finally, it shares positive feedback from advocates and partner organizations about the value and impact of the program.
Human Trafficking and Exploitation of Children in the United StatesFakru Bashu
This document provides an agenda for a two-day conference on human trafficking and exploitation of children in the United States. The conference includes panels on identifying and providing services to child trafficking victims, research on child survivors, challenges in different sectors, prevention strategies, and legal advocacy. It offers continuing education credits for various professionals and provides a comprehensive overview of issues relating to child trafficking.
For the 2015 National Student Leadership Congress hosted by the Council for Opportunity in Education in Washington D.C., over 150 students from TRIO programs participated in a week-long leadership experience. The agenda included cultural trips to D.C. landmarks, workshops on leadership skills and diversity, and a visit to the Supreme Court where Justice Sotomayor spoke to the students. On Capitol Hill, students met with members of Congress and later participated in a Mock Congress competition. The closing event featured a keynote speech from music industry leader Michael Muse, who encouraged the students to pursue higher education. The experience aimed to develop the students' leadership abilities and understanding of citizenship through diverse programming centered around exploring Washington D.C. and engaging with
The document describes a service-learning project aimed at raising political efficacy among high school sophomores. It involved three sections: introducing key concepts like political efficacy and the First Amendment, having students choose an issue and create a project using their rights, and sharing/reflecting. Initial surveys found most students did not believe they could make a difference, but after the project all did. It was successful in teaching students about their rights and how to create change, and the author recommends expanding it to more classes to inspire more youth civic engagement.
This document discusses children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). It provides information on the prevalence of CYSHCN in the US from national survey data. It describes how CYSHCN are more likely to experience adverse childhood experiences and health disparities. The document also discusses social determinants of health, minoritized CYSHCN populations, evolution of public policy, unique needs of CYSHCN families, life course approach, mental health challenges, health care financing challenges, Medicaid/CHIP coverage, medical home model, importance of family engagement, care coordination challenges, educational supports, transition planning needs, and conclusions regarding maternal and child health programs supporting CYSHCN.
Resolution 22.16 Establishing the Financing for the Future Week.pdfAnthonyAvella1
The University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) passed a resolution to host a Financial Resources Education and Efforts (FREE) Week from January 24-28. FREE Week will educate students about financial struggles faced by Penn State students and resources available to help. During the week, UPUA will table in the HUB and host two presentations on "Financing for the Future" that will be livestreamed. The goal is to increase awareness of financial issues impacting students and the support services available to address food insecurity, housing costs, and other financial barriers to academic success.
Resolution 14.16 Supporting “We’re a culture, not a costume” Social Media Cam...AnthonyAvella1
The document is a resolution from the University Park Undergraduate Association supporting a "We're a Culture, Not a Costume" social media campaign to promote cultural awareness around Halloween costumes. It discusses past incidents of cultural insensitivity at Halloween and supports distributing posters created by another university encouraging students to think about how costumes can affect or exploit other cultures. The resolution recommends running the social media campaign from October 26th to November 6th and releasing a statement about its importance.
On 19 October 2021, over 500 researchers, practitioners, policymakers and activists from around the world gathered to take stock of what we know about the intersections between
violence against children and violence against women, identify existing knowledge gaps and discuss opportunities to increase coordination across efforts to prevent and respond to both
forms of violence.
This summary presents key takeaways from the event organized by UNICEF Innocenti, in collaboration with the Global Partnership to End Violence, the World Health Organization,
the Sexual Violence Research Initiative and the UK FCDO.
This research brief summarizes a study on school engagement among families with criminal justice system involvement. The study found that paternal incarceration is associated with less involvement in school-based activities, likely due to system avoidance by fathers who distrust surveilling institutions like schools. However, incarceration did not impact home-based parental involvement like helping with homework. The brief concludes that schools can encourage involvement from previously incarcerated fathers by establishing a safe, non-surveilling environment and connecting families to supportive programs.
This chapter discusses special populations within corrections including elderly prisoners, prisoners with HIV/AIDS, mentally ill prisoners, and long-term prisoners. It also covers juvenile corrections, including the history of the juvenile justice system in the US, why juveniles are treated differently than adults, challenges with serious juvenile offenders and gangs, and the future of the juvenile justice system. The chapter outlines topics like the aging correctional population, managing HIV-infected inmates, challenges with the incarcerated mentally ill, the extent of youth crime, and factors considered in sanctioning juvenile offenders.
Effective solutions to end violence against children will require researchers, practitioners, and leaders to come together to take stock of what we know, bridge gaps across the field, and influence change through the use and generation of VAC evidence.
This webinar aimed to share evidence and foster discussion on intersections between violence against women and violence against children, highlighting opportunities for greater collaboration, to build knowledge, and to translate it into policy and programmes.
Opening remarks: Alessandra Guedes, Gender and Development Research Manager, UNICEF Innocenti
Presenting evidence:
- Clara Alemann, Director of Programs, Promundo, The Hague
- Manuela Colombini, Assistant Professor in Health Systems and Policy and Gender-based Violence, and Loraine Bacchus, Associate Professor of Social Science, LSHTM
- Chandré Gould, Senior Research Fellow, and Matodzi Amisi, Senior Research Consultant, Institute for Security Studies, South Africa
- Isabelle Pearson, Research Fellow for the Gender Violence & Health Centre at LSHTM and Heidi Stöckl, Professor of Public Health Evaluation, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Panel discussion:
- Paul Bukuluki, Associate Professor of Social Work and Medical Anthropology, Makerere University, Uganda
- Lina Digolo, Senior Associate, The Prevention Collaborative, Kenya
- Lori Heise, Professor of Gender, Violence and Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, United States
- Santi Kusumaningrum, Co-founder and Director, PUSKAPA - Center on Child Protection and Wellbeing at Universitas Indonesia
- Tarisai Mchuchu-MacMillan, Executive Director, MOSAIC, South Africa
Closing remarks: Emily Esplen, Head of Ending Violence Team, FCDO, United Kingdom
Studentification has negatively impacted the community surrounding Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Over 10,000 undergraduate students live off-campus, increasing demand for housing. This has transformed neighborhoods from owner-occupied to primarily rental properties, with declining property values and quality of life. Students contribute to noise, litter, and crime, especially late at night from parties. While purpose-built student housing has increased, it is often expensive and does not prevent problems, instead intensifying them in dense areas. Students also expand into new neighborhoods, disrupting residents there as well. The issues strain community relations and present ongoing challenges to public safety.
Resolution 18.16 In Support of the 2001 Village Protest Plaque(s).pdfAnthonyAvella1
In 2001, a protest known as the Village Protest occurred at Penn State in response to racial tensions on campus and a lack of support for minority students. The protest lasted 10 days and resulted in commitments from the university to increase funding for diversity initiatives and hire more minority faculty. This resolution supports recognizing the Village Protest through commemorative plaques to honor its impact in advancing racial equality and advocacy at Penn State.
This document outlines a student-led panel discussion on campus sexual assault, Title IX, and related legislation and policies. The panel will address new legislation that incorporates survivor and student input to better protect students, provide training and support, and increase transparency and coordination with law enforcement. It will discuss the City University of New York's adoption of a stronger sexual misconduct policy in compliance with Title IX, including an affirmative consent standard. The document also provides context on statistics of reported campus sexual offenses and the need for policies that empathize with and support survivors, rather than blame them. Recent federal and state legislative developments aimed at increasing accountability and transparency at colleges are also summarized.
The document defines school violence according to the CDC and provides statistics from a 2013 national sample of high school students. According to the sample, 7.1% of students reported missing school due to feeling unsafe, 5.2% reported carrying a weapon to school, and 6.9% reported being threatened with a weapon on school grounds. The document advocates for a federal law that would regulate safety procedures in public schools to promote a safer learning environment for both students and faculty. Schools would assess their own needs by surveying students and staff, and develop customized safety plans including measures like increased security and improved emergency drills.
VSO webinar: Addressing social exclusion and gender inequality in ZimbabweJane Dustan
The document discusses the "Speak it Loud" project run by VSO Zimbabwe to address violence against women and girls. The project works with 15 local community-based organizations across 3 provinces to improve advocacy and response to gender-based violence through activities like capacity building, awareness campaigns, research, and legal assistance. The project aims to empower women's rights organizations, address harmful gender norms, engage civil society and authorities on these issues, and has seen impacts like over 350 cases of gender-based violence assisted and improved systems for partner organizations.
Maria_ARP_EDD577_Action_Research_Project_Chapters_1_2_3_4Maria Hill
This document provides an introduction and overview for an action research project proposal to implement a parenting course in a local jail. The goal is to reduce recidivism rates among incarcerated parents who complete the course. A needs assessment survey found support for offering parenting education programs in jails. A literature review found that parenting programs in prisons have reduced recidivism and improved family outcomes. The proposed research will compare recidivism rates of parents who complete the course versus rates for the general jail population.
No College Is an Island: The Federal, State, and External Constituencies of a...Lance Eaton
A summary of the different external influences upon higher education--particularly public higher education. Based upon Chapters 5,6, & 8 from: Altbach, P. G., Gumport, P. J., & Berdahl, R. O. (2011). American higher education in the twenty-first century: Social, political, and economic challenges. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Good tidings,
Lance
Lance Eaton
he/him/his
http://www.ByAnyOtherNerd.com
https://twitter.com/leaton01
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaton01/
____________________
I wish I had all the answers; better yet, I wish I knew all the questions to ask.
The Graduate Student Association and Associated Students at UC Davis have formed a joint task force to address the housing crisis in Davis. The task force will research the causes of the shortage and issue recommendations to the university and city. They will gather community feedback through public meetings and surveys on the personal impacts of the crisis. By the end of spring quarter 2017, the task force will produce a report emphasizing the human impacts to bring to policymakers. The task force is composed of graduate and undergraduate students from various fields and is chaired by Matthew Palm.
This document summarizes research on state bullying laws and policies in the United States. It finds that while 46 states have bullying laws, three do not define prohibited behavior. 36 states include provisions against cyberbullying. Studies show that in 2008-2009, 28% of US students ages 12-18 reported being bullied at school and 6% reported cyberbullying. The document also discusses analyses of the effects of bullying and approaches to addressing the issue through summits and model policies. It provides an example of cyberbullying victimization through the story of Megan Meier.
The document summarizes the student exchange program between Tata Institute of Social Sciences in India and the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration in the US. It describes the students' coursework experiences, including classes on global development, program evaluation, and policing. It also details the students' fieldwork placements at various social service organizations in Chicago and the critical reflections they developed on poverty and marginalization in the city.
The 2009 report from Columbia University's Center for the Study of Human Rights summarizes the activities of that year's Human Rights Advocates Program. It describes the skills training workshops provided to advocates on topics like advocacy, fundraising, research, and stress management. It also outlines the networking opportunities available to advocates in New York City and Washington D.C. with human rights organizations. Finally, it shares positive feedback from advocates and partner organizations about the value and impact of the program.
Human Trafficking and Exploitation of Children in the United StatesFakru Bashu
This document provides an agenda for a two-day conference on human trafficking and exploitation of children in the United States. The conference includes panels on identifying and providing services to child trafficking victims, research on child survivors, challenges in different sectors, prevention strategies, and legal advocacy. It offers continuing education credits for various professionals and provides a comprehensive overview of issues relating to child trafficking.
For the 2015 National Student Leadership Congress hosted by the Council for Opportunity in Education in Washington D.C., over 150 students from TRIO programs participated in a week-long leadership experience. The agenda included cultural trips to D.C. landmarks, workshops on leadership skills and diversity, and a visit to the Supreme Court where Justice Sotomayor spoke to the students. On Capitol Hill, students met with members of Congress and later participated in a Mock Congress competition. The closing event featured a keynote speech from music industry leader Michael Muse, who encouraged the students to pursue higher education. The experience aimed to develop the students' leadership abilities and understanding of citizenship through diverse programming centered around exploring Washington D.C. and engaging with
The document describes a service-learning project aimed at raising political efficacy among high school sophomores. It involved three sections: introducing key concepts like political efficacy and the First Amendment, having students choose an issue and create a project using their rights, and sharing/reflecting. Initial surveys found most students did not believe they could make a difference, but after the project all did. It was successful in teaching students about their rights and how to create change, and the author recommends expanding it to more classes to inspire more youth civic engagement.
- A 2005 study commissioned by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and conducted by the University of Connecticut surveyed over 100,000 high school students about their knowledge and views of First Amendment rights.
- The study found that high school students have significant gaps in their understanding of free speech and press rights, with most unable to correctly answer questions about issues like flag-burning and censorship.
- The study concluded that exposure to student media and classroom discussion of the First Amendment are important to developing an appreciation for these rights among young people. However, many schools are reducing or eliminating student media programs.
What reserach says about teaching Government Effectively CCSS 2011katiemoore01
The document discusses research on effective approaches to civic education. It summarizes findings from three reports on civic education. The Civic Mission of Schools report outlines goals for preparing students to be informed, participatory, and socially responsible citizens. The Paths to 21st Century Competencies report discusses teaching civic competencies like understanding media and working well with others. The Civics, Not Government report calls for civic education to emphasize meaning over memorization and inspire ownership rather than detachment. It also recommends starting civic education early and integrating it across subjects.
The document discusses research on effective approaches to civic education. It summarizes findings from three reports on civic education. The Civic Mission of Schools report outlines goals for preparing students to be informed, participatory, and socially responsible citizens. The Paths to 21st Century Competencies report discusses skills like media literacy, collaboration, and work ethic. The Civics, Not Government report calls for civic education to emphasize meaning over memorization and inspire ownership. It also recommends starting civic education early and integrating it across subjects.
The document summarizes events at Stanford Law School related to public interest work. It discusses a public interest retreat hosted by the Levin Center focusing on global social justice lawyering. It also notes public interest awards given to SLS students, scholarships won by SLS students from the California Bar Foundation, and successes of the Social Security Disability Project in assisting homeless clients with benefits and housing.
This document announces a workshop from April 24-26, 2008 organized by Robert Granfield to explore the evolving role of pro bono legal work. The workshop will examine the relationship between pro bono ideals and practice, and the opportunities and limitations of pro bono in expanding access to justice. Over the three days, there will be keynote addresses from Deborah Rhode and Karen Mathis, as well as panels discussing topics like pro bono and legal education, social change, and implementing pro bono in family law cases. The workshop is cosponsored by legal organizations and universities and will bring together scholars to discuss theoretical, empirical, and practical issues regarding pro bono.
The James B. Duke Memorial Library partnered with the Criminology department to host a Mystery in the Library event as part of Crime, Justice, and Law Week. The event included a scavenger hunt to teach information literacy skills and a crime scene for students to solve a mock murder mystery. Librarians and faculty collaborated to create questions that had students search various library resources and databases. 22 students participated in the competitive event, answering questions and solving the crime scene. Most participants enjoyed learning about library resources and collaborating as a team to solve the mystery.
The document is an issue of the Oakland County Legal News from November 11, 2014. It contains several short news articles:
1) A Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against students suing over poor reading skills, saying the issue is between students and their school district, not the courts.
2) A former star high school football player in Detroit pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence for assaulting his girlfriend.
3) Voter turnout in Michigan's 2014 midterm election was lower than in 2010.
4) An event in Oakland County will educate the public and professionals on human trafficking over two days with guest speakers on their experiences and how to address the issue.
The document is a job application package for an internship with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). It includes a cover letter, resume, and reflective memo from Micah Anglin applying for an internship. The cover letter expresses Micah's interest in social justice and constitutional rights. The resume outlines Micah's relevant coursework, internship experiences researching clean energy access and presenting policy recommendations, and awards. The reflective memo discusses Micah's choices in the application materials to highlight relevant strengths and experiences for the competitive ACLU internship.
The 2017 AFI DOCS Impact Lab was a two-day intensive program that trained 10 filmmakers and 21 participants on best practices for using documentary films to create social and political change. The lab provided training from experts in political advocacy, grassroots organizing, and Capitol Hill outreach. Participants developed campaign plans and had over 20 meetings with Congressional offices to advocate for the issues in their films. Feedback from participants showed the lab was successful in helping filmmakers maximize the impact of their issue-driven films.
The document summarizes stakeholder meetings and consultations conducted by KIDS regarding the Lamb Inquiry into improving the special educational needs (SEN) assessment process. Over 200 parents and professionals attended three stakeholder events in London and Leeds in July 2009. Key problems identified included parents feeling ignored by services, a lack of child-centeredness, non-independent assessments, insufficient training, and poor communication. Suggested solutions focused on listening to and involving parents, keeping the child's needs central, ensuring professional independence, improving teacher training, and enforcing children's rights through inspection and legal support. A separate consultation gathered views from over 100 disabled children on their school and after-school experiences.
Developing gender-sensitive local services most important outcome of events such as this is the exchange they enable between participants from different countries. Clearly, we all share an agenda in the areas of social inclusion and service provision. Issues of quality, gender sensitivity, and accessibility are as challenging for people in the UK as they are for people in Africa, Asia and Central and Latin America.
We share concerns about the affordability and appropriateness of services – who pays for services, what user fees are acceptable, who delivers the services – and about accountability, principally the accountability of officials and elected representatives to citizens. Finally – and importantly – we want to identify approaches which could be useful to the European Union and the British government in their development co-operation programmes and policies. Alongside the set of shared agendas outlined above is another agenda which is equally important for this seminar. In 1995 the UK and the European Union, alongside most other countries in the world, signed agreements at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing and the World Summit on Social Development in Copenhagen.
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The UK and the European Union have very good gender policies in their development co-operation. Yet, as we all know, there are still huge inequalities in access to, and control over, services such as water, health care, education, sanitation, transport, roads, justice, and housing. In such a context it is difficult to see how women, men and children can enjoy and exercise their full human rights when they are denied access to some of the most basic essential services.
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The 2023 Bonner Summer Leadership Institute at Montclair State University will focus on place-based work, local and global connections, and how institutions can support change makers. Speakers will include the president of MSU, leaders of local organizations, and Bonner leaders. Breakout sessions will provide opportunities to learn about civic engagement, community building, diversity, and other topics. The Global Center on Human Trafficking at MSU will also present on their work and opportunities for partnership.
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- New technologies like the web and mobile phones can help drafters increase participation, educate citizens, and obtain expert guidance in a more inclusive, cost-effective manner.
The document provides information about new developments at Stanford Law School in fall 2007. It summarizes that the law school has launched a new Organizations and Transactions Clinic directed by Jay Mitchell that will provide students experience in public interest law through business and transactional work with nonprofits and small businesses. It also notes that the law school has started an Alumni Mentor-in-Residence program bringing mid-career alumni to campus to counsel students and give lectures in their practice areas of public interest law.
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Criminal Justice and New York Families: Policy Perspectives
1. Criminal Justice and New York
Families: Policy Perspectives
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Legislative Office Building, Albany NY
On April 30th
, Cornell faculty, staff, and students visited Albany for a day-long event to bridge research and
policy. The event provided an opportunity for non-partisan, open dialogue about policy-relevant research on issues
facing families impacted by the criminal justice system in New York.
Assemblyman Weprin, Jamila Michener and Chris Wildeman
Presentations
1. The Impacts of Parental Incarceration on Children
and Current Interventions
Christopher Wildeman, Director, Bronfenbrenner
Center for Translational Research & Professor of
Policy Analysis and Management and Sociology
2. Prison Education in New York
Jamila Michener, Assistant Professor Government
Visit Overview
- Large-group briefing by Cornell faculty to an
audience of legislators, legislative staff, and
Cornell students
- One-on-one meetings with legislators and staff
- Attendees represented leadership from the
Crime Victims, Crime, and Correction
Committee, the Committee on Correction
and Children and Families Committee
For more information about Cornell Project 2Gen visit: http://www.2gen.bctr.cornell.edu/ or contact us at: project2gen@cornell.edu
This event was made possible by the generous contributions of Engaged Cornell and the Scholars Strategy Network.
Front row: Halle Mahoney, Claudia Ro, Jamila Michener, Laura Tach, Anna Lifsec,
Rose Ippolito, Elizabeth Day; Back row: Ashelyn Pindell, Cindy Rodriguez, Jon Link,
Chris Wildeman, Will Gusick, Cameron Jessop
Frame budget proposals
Will contact Cornell
Help design legislation
Speeches
Evaluate legislation
Change position
Inform position
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
How Attendees Plan to Use Briefing Information
Source: Briefing evaluations completed by five attendees
Research Briefing Attendees
3 Legislators
4 Personal Office Staff
3 Personal Office Interns
2 Other legislative staff
Project 2Gen Scholars – including four undergraduate students and
six graduate students – played an integral role in the event. They
compiled a legislative history for each topic, a comprehensive guide to
current legislative and programmatic initiatives in New York, and
explored what is happening in other states around these topics.