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Common Cause for Youth Justice and Victims Rights Advocates April 21, 2014

Common Cause for Youth Justice and Victims Rights Advocates April 21, 2014. Sarah Bryer National Juvenile Justice Network Mai Fernandez National Center for Victims of Crime Dorothy Johnson-Speight Mothers in Charge Kerry Naughton Partnership for Safety and Justice.

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Common Cause for Youth Justice and Victims Rights Advocates April 21, 2014

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  1. Common Cause for Youth Justice and Victims Rights AdvocatesApril 21, 2014 Sarah Bryer National Juvenile Justice NetworkMai Fernandez National Center for Victims of CrimeDorothy Johnson-Speight Mothers in ChargeKerry Naughton Partnership for Safety and Justice

  2. National Juvenile Justice Network NJJN leads a national movement of state-based juvenile justice coalitions and organizations focused on reforming the juvenile justice system. Sarah Bryer Director National Juvenile Justice Network www.njjn.org Photo: IditKnaan

  3. National Center for Victims of Crime NCVC advocates for stronger rights, protections, and services for crime victims; provides education, training, and evaluation; and serves as a trusted source of current information on victims' issues. Mai Fernandez Executive Director National Center for Victims of Crime www.ncvc.org

  4. Mothers in Charge The mission of Mothers In Charge is violence prevention, education and intervention for youth, young adults, families and community organizations. Dorothy Johnson-Speight Executive Director Mothers in Charge www.mothersincharge.org

  5. Mothers in Charge Stop the Violence! Prevention, Education, & Intervention

  6. Dorothy Johnson-Speight • Dorothy Johnson-Speight, MHS, LPC – is Founder and Executive Director of Mothers In Charge, Inc. She is a highly regarded leader, speaker, and guest television commentator and a clarion voice against the war to end senseless acts of violent crime. Her work, though rooted in the City of Philadelphia, has led to national appearances and presentations across the United States and abroad. • Ms. Johnson-Speight has received many recognitions and awards for her work. These include The Philadelphia Magazine’s coveted “Best Philadelphian” Award and recognition during the Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary celebration as one of the “75 Greatest Living Philadelphians.” • She has received a certificate of appreciation from the Department of Human Services, Division of Juvenile Justice Services Youth Study Center for her outstanding work and building stronger communities.

  7. Why Agency Was Started • Following the tragic murder of her son Khaaliq Jabbar Johnson in 2001 over a parking space dispute, Mrs. Johnson-Speight along with other grieving mothers founded the non-profit organization Mothers In Charge, Inc., (MIC).

  8. Programs • Grief Support • Advocacy for Victims of Violence • Youth Mentoring • Thinking for a Change • Behavioral Health • Reentry & Aftercare Services

  9. Youth Mentoring • Mothers In Charge onsite mentorship program offers group mentorship for girls from the ages of 12-17 that are currently in placement at Carson Valley Facility. • This campaign pairs young girls with adult women who will provide these young girls with positive direction and encouragement. Working for success in their academics is strongly encouraged. • LISTEN • ENCOURAGE • EDUCATE • SUPPORT • MENTOR

  10. Volunteers • Volunteers are invaluable in helping Mothers in Charge fulfill their mission and serve the community • Volunteers are needed to serve in the following areas: • Community Outreach • Grief Support • Youth Violence Prevention Programs • Advocacy Events • Mentoring

  11. Donations • Mothers in Charge is a non-profit tax deductible 501c organization that is funded by donations. • Please support our mission, by making a secure online donation by downloading form online or mail to: Mothers In Charge1415 North Broad Street Suite 229Philadelphia, PA 19122

  12. Upcoming Events

  13. Contact Information Leon Sullivan Human Services Center (215) 228-1718 1-877-304-MOMS www.mothersincharge.org info@mothersincharge.org

  14. Kerry Naughton Partnership for Safety and Justice works with people convicted of crime, survivors of crime, and the families of both to advocate for policies that make Oregon’s approach to public safety more effective and more just. Kerry Naughton Director, Crime Survivors Program Partnership for Safety and Justice http://www.safetyandjustice.org/

  15. Holistic Public Safety PSJ advocates for policies that benefit victims of crime as well as people who have been convicted of crime. We believe we can & should have a public safety system that ensures that people most impacted by crime & violence have opportunities to rebuild their lives.

  16. Engaging with Survivors & Victim Advocates • Be genuine. This is not a tactic or tool. • Respect victims’ voices. There are no “good” or “bad” victims. • Listen & learn. • Be honest & trustworthy. • Learn the language. • Support victim services & victim-focused work. • Remember: these are all our people.

  17. Holistic Public Safety Advocacy in Action Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment “Course Correction” (HB 3194, 2013) • Flatlined prison growth for 5 years • Saved Oregon $300 million • Doubled Oregon Domestic & Sexual Violence Services Fund • Justice Reinvestment Grant Program • Increased county funding for public safety efforts (mental health, addiction treatment, re-entry services, etc.) • Beginning 2015, 10% of JR funds directed to community-based victim services • Debated but not passed: increased judicial discretion for 3 violent offenses under mandatory sentencing Press conference in support of HB 3194, featuring survivors, the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, Oregon Alliance to End Violence Against Women, Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance, & PSJ

  18. Shifting Political Frames on Accountability to Victims “There’s not only one victims’ advocate group in this building, there are a lot of them. There are a lot of them. That were saying: ‘Please do this! We need you to pass this bill [Justice Reinvestment]. We need reinvestment into programs in the community. We need this.’ There’s more than one [victims’ advocate group]; a lot of folks in favor [of Justice Reinvestment].” ~ Rep. Greg Matthews, former law enforcement officer, on the House floor before vote to pass HB 3194 (June 28, 2013)

  19. Events • National Center for Victims of Crime National Training Institute • Miami Florida September 17-19, 2014 Register:www.victimsofcrime.org • The Cost of Violence: National Conference on Violence Prevention and Behavioral Health • Presented by Mothers in Charge • Philadelphia, PA, May 12, 14, 2014 • Register: http://costofviolence.mothersincharge.org/

  20. Questions? Sarah Bryer bryer@njjn.org National Juvenile Justice Network 1319 F Street, NW, Suite 402 Washington, D.C. 20004 www.njjn.org

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