| Hate crimes and blatant acts of discrimination continue to plague our neighborhoods, schools, government institutions, faith communities, and workplaces. There are still practices and policies that limit the individual's access to opportunities. This forum is designed to build your awareness of these barriers that are set by non-inclusive leadership and provide you with ways to advocate for social justice and positive change. Awareness is the first stage in creating change. This listing of incidents and events will inform you of what's happening with race relations and discrimination and where you can focus your efforts to create change. Hear what our program participants, volunteers, and staff have to say! This is an opportunity for you to take an active role and talk with others that are dedicated to advancing the mission and vision of NCCJ. 
ResourcesIt is our hope that in addition to working with NCCJ you will seek out other social justice organizations that suit your individual capacity and leadership style to fight for equity and justice. If you or your organization would like to partner with NCCJ or join our resource list, contact Bari Katz at bkatz@nccjgnyr.org. ArchivesLearn about important events from the last year and how you can take action!. Partnering Organizations:The Student Movement for Real Change is a leadership development organization that provides students in the United States a vehicle to advocate for positive change in neglected regions of the world. The organization empowers students to become leaders, giving them opportunities to improve health and education in developing communities worldwide. The Student Movement for Real Change works to empower young leaders to become change agents. The New York Civil Liberties Union works to defend and promote the fundamental principles and values embodied in the Bill of Rights, the U.S. Constitution, and the New York Constitution, including freedom of speech and religion, and the right to privacy, equality and due process of law for all New Yorkers. The New York Tolerance Center is a professional development multi-media training facility targeting educators, law enforcement officials, and state/local government practitioners. Modeled after the successful Tools for Tolerance Program at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, the Tolerance Center provides participants with an intense educational and experiential daylong training program. Through interactive workshops, exhibits, and videos, individuals explore issues of prejudice, diversity, tolerance, and cooperation in the workplace and in the community. The Cambodia Project is a non-profit organization that strives to build and sustain academic schools and health centers in Southeast Asia beginning in Spring 2008. The Project aims to bring free education and health programs that would not otherwise be available to rural communities. Longer term expectations include assisting communities with their economic and sustainable development in such a way that empowers them to become self-sufficient. The REDLIGHT CHILDREN campaign seeks to generate conscious concern and inspire immediate action against child sexploitation. It is a worldwide grassroots initiative whose mission is to reduce the number of children sold to the sex industry and exploited on the internet. |
