http://colorlines.com/archives/2010/06/expanding_the_dialogue_on_race_and_gender.htmlMichelle Chen over at Colorlines is starting a new blog. Check it out as she gets it going.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Colorlines on Race and Gender
http://colorlines.com/archives/2010/06/expanding_the_dialogue_on_race_and_gender.htmlMichelle Chen over at Colorlines is starting a new blog. Check it out as she gets it going.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
10 new Jobs in the Mission!
Check out MiCoCo's website for the listings. Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Article: I do not consent: Musings on sexual terrorism
"While addressing the US Senate last year Dr. Mukwege made the following statement, that has etched it’s way into my memory much like my favorite lovers or Baldwin quotes, 'It is important to point out that this sexual terrorism is done in a methodical manner'. It had never occurred to me previously to describe rape as terrorist or methodical, but therein lies the truth of it."
http://www.race-talk.org/?p=1762
http://www.race-talk.org/?p=1762
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Job: (SoCal) Program Director, Get On The Bus
Hi all-
This is an incredible program that connects kids with their parents who are incarcerated. The visits happen on Mother's Day and Father's Day.
If you know someone who would be good for this position, please forward this on.
Thanks!
Pam
Pam Rector
Center for Service and Action
Loyola Marymount University
310-338-2959
GET ON THE BUS
Job Posting
June 1, 2010
POSITION TITLE: Program Director, Get On The Bus
Get On The Bus mobilizes communities across California to improve the lives of women, children and families affected by the criminal justice system. Get On The Bus provides free transportation and a day filled with activities and remembrances for hundreds of children to visit parents in prison on the Fridays before Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Get On The Bus is a one of three programs provided by the Center for Restorative Justice Works in its efforts to reform the current prison system based on restorative justice principles. In addition to developing, managing and promoting the annual events, the Program Director guides and builds a strong grassroots organization with hundreds of people working together to fund and fill buses with children and caregivers visiting parents in prison and to create a powerful voice for change.
The Program Director reports to the founding Executive Director and is a member of the senior management team for this rapidly growing nonprofit. Position supervises all part-time regional coordinators statewide and works closely with a wide range of stakeholders including prison administrators and parents in prison; Catholic dioceses; churches, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations; children and families of incarcerated parents; donors, vendors, criminal justice advocacy networks, and the media. Program Director raises funds for annual events and manages program budget.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
• A strong personal sense of social justice and experience implementing initiatives;
• An understanding of the dynamics of children living with extended family or within foster care;
• Ability and willingness to proactively work within the current prison system to affect change;
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, project management, and program evaluation skills;
• Vision and enthusiasm for mission that attracts donations, volunteers and community support;
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to build rapport and connect with individuals at all levels,
• Ability to organize and present trainings; skill in public speaking and written communications;
• Use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and the Internet
Education and Experience:
• Undergraduate degree required, Master’s degree preferred; preferably in social services or criminal justice related field or a commensurate combination of education and experience. Masters degree preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in project management in increasingly responsible positions required, preferably including training, event planning, team-building, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience working with prisons, criminal justice advocacy groups, children’s services, Catholic churches and other faith-based organizations, advocacy and outreach (speaking and print/web media), fundraising campaigns, community building, and/or volunteer management preferred.
Job Location:
North Hollywood, CA
Salary Information: Position is full-time with excellent salary and benefits package, DOE
Salary Range is $47,500 - $55,000 Benefits package includes Health, Dental and Vision plans, 401K, 10 days paid sick, 15 days paid vacation and paid holidays.
Submit resume and cover letter via email no later than June 20, 2010 to:
Sr. Suzanne Jabro at gotbjobs@gmail.com
This is an incredible program that connects kids with their parents who are incarcerated. The visits happen on Mother's Day and Father's Day.
If you know someone who would be good for this position, please forward this on.
Thanks!
Pam
Pam Rector
Center for Service and Action
Loyola Marymount University
310-338-2959
GET ON THE BUS
Job Posting
June 1, 2010
POSITION TITLE: Program Director, Get On The Bus
Get On The Bus mobilizes communities across California to improve the lives of women, children and families affected by the criminal justice system. Get On The Bus provides free transportation and a day filled with activities and remembrances for hundreds of children to visit parents in prison on the Fridays before Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Get On The Bus is a one of three programs provided by the Center for Restorative Justice Works in its efforts to reform the current prison system based on restorative justice principles. In addition to developing, managing and promoting the annual events, the Program Director guides and builds a strong grassroots organization with hundreds of people working together to fund and fill buses with children and caregivers visiting parents in prison and to create a powerful voice for change.
The Program Director reports to the founding Executive Director and is a member of the senior management team for this rapidly growing nonprofit. Position supervises all part-time regional coordinators statewide and works closely with a wide range of stakeholders including prison administrators and parents in prison; Catholic dioceses; churches, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations; children and families of incarcerated parents; donors, vendors, criminal justice advocacy networks, and the media. Program Director raises funds for annual events and manages program budget.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
• A strong personal sense of social justice and experience implementing initiatives;
• An understanding of the dynamics of children living with extended family or within foster care;
• Ability and willingness to proactively work within the current prison system to affect change;
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, project management, and program evaluation skills;
• Vision and enthusiasm for mission that attracts donations, volunteers and community support;
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to build rapport and connect with individuals at all levels,
• Ability to organize and present trainings; skill in public speaking and written communications;
• Use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and the Internet
Education and Experience:
• Undergraduate degree required, Master’s degree preferred; preferably in social services or criminal justice related field or a commensurate combination of education and experience. Masters degree preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in project management in increasingly responsible positions required, preferably including training, event planning, team-building, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience working with prisons, criminal justice advocacy groups, children’s services, Catholic churches and other faith-based organizations, advocacy and outreach (speaking and print/web media), fundraising campaigns, community building, and/or volunteer management preferred.
Job Location:
North Hollywood, CA
Salary Information: Position is full-time with excellent salary and benefits package, DOE
Salary Range is $47,500 - $55,000 Benefits package includes Health, Dental and Vision plans, 401K, 10 days paid sick, 15 days paid vacation and paid holidays.
Submit resume and cover letter via email no later than June 20, 2010 to:
Sr. Suzanne Jabro at gotbjobs@gmail.
Article: The myth of women’s false accusations of domestic violence and rape and misuse of protection orders
Myth:
Women routinely make up allegations of domestic violence and rape, including to gain advantage in family law cases. And women use protection orders to remove men from their homes or deny contact with children.
Facts:
- The risk of domestic violence increases at the time of separation.
- Most allegations of domestic violence in the context of family law proceedings are made in good faith and with support and evidence for their claims.
- Rates of false accusations of rape are very low.
- Women living with domestic violence often do not take out protection orders and do so only as a last resort.
- Protection orders provide an effective means of reducing women’s vulnerability to violence.
http://www.xyonline.net/content/fact-sheet-2-myth-women%E2%80%99s-false-accusations-domestic-violence-and-misuse-protection-orders