#march2019reads

[susanlukin]

Programs aim to rehabilitate rather than incarcerate

In America's juvenile justice system, experts say girls, who make up a larger portion of incarcerated youth than in the past, have often been victims of trau...

Programs aim to rehabilitate rather than incarcerate

In America's juvenile justice system, experts say girls, who make up a larger portion of incarcerated youth than in the past, have often been victims of trauma and abuse. Now, programs in Jacksonville, Florida, aim to rehabilitate rather than incarcerate. Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/2Hgfk8X

Credit: PBS NewsHour

[nickmezins]

The most powerful, efficient energy source in the world is your own mind.  Explore and discover that it can make creative fuel from anything.

Bruce Garrabrandt

[authorrosetta]

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.

Michelle Obama

[authorpfrancis-blog]

Much of the biblical record, as what Pricely Francis believes, contravenes modern day concepts of morality, decency and civility. Francis thinks that ruling a society by biblical mores would jeopardize gains in gender relations, freedom of conscience and speech, human rights, personal autonomy and civilized behavior. Francis shines light on the unthinkable and politically incorrect things stated in the Bible in his book “My Bible Says the Darndest Things.”

Click here to purchase the book: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Sg8Eda Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/2KI98Gy

[susanlukin]

In "The Child Inside," Susan Lukin shares her insights and draws our attention to an ignored and oft forgotten segment of society, helping us to see these children as nothing other than a person deserving of love.

Immerse yourself on this purpose-driven work. Get it here amzn.to/2QUGX8E

[susanlukin]

Growing Up in the Prison System | Gateways Part I

Donate to Gateways: http://bit.ly/gatewaysdonate In many states, up to 80% of previously incarcerated youth will be rearrested and incarcerated multiple time...

Growing Up in the Prison System | Gateways Part I by SoulPancake

Follow activist Maya Mansour as she meets with currently and formerly incarcerated youth to hear about their experiences in the prison system and discover how one life-changing program is using education and compassion to pull youth out of this cycle. Watch it here: https://bit.ly/2UwfRHw

[susanlukin]

In "The Child Inside," Susan Lukin searches deeper, underneath the superficial layers, and calls on us to see them as individuals, hear their stories, and see how "the tough guy on the street" becomes a child again.

Read. Reflect. Learn. Buy your own copy on Amazon today! https://amzn.to/2QUGX8E

[susanlukin]

As a social worker in the New York City Juvenile Justice system, Susan Lukin witnessed the vulnerability, struggles and humanity of youths living in detention. From personal reflection, she shares specific moments that made a huge impact in her career on her book, "The Child Inside".

Read. Reflect. Learn. Click here amzn.to/2QUGX8E