Communications professional currently supporting FHI 360's Nat'l Institute of Work & Learning. Opinions and typos my own.
Washington, D.C.
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Take time tomorrow, Juneteenth, to read, inform yourself, reflect, on our twin epidemics. Here is a bright spot.
Check out this terrific blog by our @FHI360 staff on how we have adapted our Compass Rose project in the age of #COVID19 to meet the educational and workforce development needs of young people who have been through the justice system.
degrees.fhi360.org/?p=15790 via @fhi360
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FHI 360's CEO Patrick Fine issues a statement on justice, discrimination and the road to healing. fhi360.org/news/message-patr…
Read FHI 360's first blog in a series of how COVID-19 highlights inequality in America. degrees.fhi360.org/2020/06/c…
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Shout out to these two organizations dedicated to information, dialogue and education, so needed today.
As anger and heartbreak have swept across America over the killing of yet another black man at the hands of police, CNN and "Sesame Street" are refocusing their second town hall to address racism.
The 60-minute special will air on Saturday at 10 a.m. ET. cnn.it/2U3tFLo
Watch @fhi360's Teshell Greene demonstrate an easy example of manufacturing at home. Make your own slime!
Want to make slime at home? Learn how from @FHI360’s Teshell Ponteen Greene.
@FHI360, in partnership with @JNJNews, @SmithsonianScie, @jaworldwide & @girlscouts, hosted “Sparking Girls' Interest in #STEM2D Careers”.
Watch it here: youtu.be/MSnWqTz_Pj8
#STEMatHome
See @NIWLLisa Lisa Johnson explain why STEM education iis so important during COVID-19
"[STEM] is essential,” said @FHI360’s @NIWLLisa.
@FHI360, in partnership with @JNJNews, @SmithsonianScie, @jaworldwide & @girlscouts, hosted “Sparking Girls' Interest in #STEM2D Careers”. 👩🔧 👩🔬 👩🚀
Watch it here: youtu.be/MSnWqTz_Pj8
#STEMatHome
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A8. Read and share @FHI360 & @CLASP_DC’s From #SurvivingtoThriving report. It offers programmatic solutions that support second chances. The collection was informed by work from the Compass Rose Collaborative, funded by @USDOL.
#SecondChanceMonth
bit.ly/Surviving2thriving
Q8: What action step would you recommend to those following our conversation today to celebrate #SecondChanceMonth and break down barriers for returning neighbors or incarcerated students throughout the year?
#secondchancemonth A7. Employers can also fear returning Vets who have PTSD. Like returning citizens, however they are motivated, have skills and work hard.
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A7. Many programs, through @FHI360, @leagueofcities & @TheNYEC, have advocates that provide character & skills references for returning citizens who have completed education/training programs. #SecondChanceMonth
Q7: What would you say to employers or higher learning institutions that may think that hiring someone with a past is too risky? Are there effective risk management models that can be replicated? #SecondChanceMonth
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A4. Occupational licensing in certain sectors is not always available for someone with a criminal record; this locks out #fairchance hiring in many industries. #SecondChanceMonth
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A3. @FHI360’s partner, @OPP_Helps_Youth helps provide #fairchance hiring for previously incarcerated youth. They hire youth ambassadors and participants from the Compass Rose Collaborative. #SecondChanceMonth
Q3: Giving returning neighbors a #secondchance by offering them a job is certainly a direct benefit to them, but what are other benefits of #fairchance hiring? What unique things have formerly incarcerated people brought to your team? #SecondChanceMonth (1/2)
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A3: People with criminal records are just that: people. People with skills, people with talents which can benefit any business. Employers I have spoken with say system impacted people are some of their best employees: committed, hard-working and respectful #SecondChanceMonth
Q3: Giving returning neighbors a #secondchance by offering them a job is certainly a direct benefit to them, but what are other benefits of #fairchance hiring? What unique things have formerly incarcerated people brought to your team? #SecondChanceMonth (1/2)
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A2. @FHI360 leads the Compass Rose Collaborative, comprised of nine communities across the US, providing second chances for work, education and community. Some of our partners include - @OPP_Helps_Youth, @TheRightWay and @TheNYEC.
bit.ly/3aMUzwC
#SecondChanceMonth
Q2: According to the #PFBarnaPoll, while support for the concept of #secondchances is strong among Americans, there is not as much support when asked to apply that concept in practical & policy terms. How has your co. or edu program supported second chances? #SecondChanceMonth
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We dream of return to normality but for millions “normality is cruel enough.” Now is the time to fight for “a reopening where black doesn’t mean sicker, Latino doesn’t mean lower wages, and poor doesn’t mean unreliable food or housing." nymag.com/intelligencer/2020… via @intelligencer
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A7: @FHI360 & @CLASP_DC's From #SurvivingtoThriving report offers solutions that support second chances for previously incarcerated youth. The collection was informed by work from the Compass Rose Collaborative, funded by @USDOL.
#SecondChance2020
bit.ly/Surviving2thriving
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#SecondChance2020 Offer training to youth behind the walls so they leave with skills to walk into work with access to meaningful high wage jobs. Offer post-release requirements (parole appts, drug tests, etc.) at times that don’t interfere with their education and job schedules.
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The focus here should be on equity versus equality. This way the re-entry population can have access to the right program and supportive services, as needed. Again, this can be different for each youth so we need a personalized approach. #SecondChance2020
Q6. It takes time to move the needle of systemic oppression – how can we collectively support young adults and their transformation and move the needle toward justice? #SecondChance2020
