Understanding Youth Justice Systems, Part 2
Continuing our exploration of how justice systems address youth-related challenges. An in-depth look at reform efforts and community-based solutions.
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Understanding Youth Justice Systems, Part 1
How do we make sense of how our justice systems respond to young people? This piece gathers insights from community experts who participated in our recent workshop on youth advocacy. Featuring voices from Strengthening Chicago's Youth and allied organizations working to create fair outcomes for all young people.
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October 29: Community Media Forum on Safety
Journalists, community advocates, and students will gather for this FREE EVENT. Join moderator Natalie Moore, WBEZ Reporter, in a conversation about covering safety issues in Chicago with Brenda Butler of Columbia Links; Juliana Stratton of Cook County's Justice Advisory Council; Chris Rudd of the Mikva Challenge; and Gaynor Hall Paterson, WGN/CLTV Reporter.
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Racial Justice Community Dialogue
United African Organization's Community Dialogue on Racial Justice: Partners from Asian American, Arab/Muslim and Latino communities meet to discuss a key issue in their communities: addressing racism through collective action.
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This Weekend's Cultural Celebrations
These are the top cultural experiences Chicago has to offer this weekend! From neighborhood festivals to international performances, discover the world within our city.
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The Stories That Define Us
By La Risa Lynch. Derrion Albert's death made international headlines in 2009 when the Fenger High School student was attacked by a group of teens in Roseland. But a story that received little attention was the unintended harm the media coverage had on the community. Neighborhoods like Roseland, Englewood and Austin are often portrayed through a narrow lens.
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Solutions Now: A Different Approach to Coverage
We can report on who gets hurt and where. But how do we report on what prevents harm and builds safety? These were the questions posed at a reporters workshop, June 11th, held at 618 South Michigan, Stage Two, Columbia College; hosted by Community Media Workshop and Strengthening Chicago's Youth (SCY); and moderated by Natalie Moore, WBEZ's South Side Bureau chief.
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