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Ep#025 – Restorative Justice is Changing the Conversation about Conflict

Ep#025 – Restorative Justice is Changing the Conversation about Conflict

by admin | May 16, 2020 | Our Social Impact

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Ep#024 – From Cannabis Prisoner to Stanford Scholar

Ep#024 – From Cannabis Prisoner to Stanford Scholar

by admin | Apr 2, 2020 | Our Social Impact

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Ep#023 – Why are people afraid of being themselves?

Ep#023 – Why are people afraid of being themselves?

by admin | Mar 10, 2020 | Our Social Impact

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Ep#022 – New Profit’s Case for Applying Venture Capital Principles to Social Impact Investing

Ep#022 – New Profit’s Case for Applying Venture Capital Principles to Social Impact Investing

by admin | Feb 24, 2020 | Our Social Impact

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Ep#021 – Using Tech to Connect Families and Advocacy Groups to Incarcerated Populations

Ep#021 – Using Tech to Connect Families and Advocacy Groups to Incarcerated Populations

by admin | Feb 12, 2020 | Our Social Impact

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Ep#020 – Why some nonprofits succeed but most are still struggling

Ep#020 – Why some nonprofits succeed but most are still struggling

by admin | Jan 29, 2020 | Our Social Impact

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Robert Wood, PSF Board Director and Senior Social Media Advisor, as well as #cut50 ambassador, sat down to talk to Dirk van Velzen, CEO at PSF, about how he entered federal prison as a gang member serving 25 years for a drug conspiracy and ended up earning four degrees including a dual Bachelor's of Science in Small Business Management and Marketing, graduated magna cum laude, and began his MBA degree. As he continues his volunteer efforts for both organizations he is writing a book entitled, Wired to Win, which is designed to help others in tough situations understand what it takes to succeed in any situation. Amie Zamudio ... See MoreSee Less

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Incarcerated students in Washington have access to Internet for first time

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SEATTLE (KOMO) - For the first time ever in Washington state, incarcerated students have access to the Internet. It is a breakthrough in education for those locked up, and has allowed the first group ...
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30 May

Everyone is sick of COVID but a lot of people, mainly poor and minority, are sick with COVID. There’s an ongoing tragedy. Try to help where you can: food bank donations, help for free clinics, and masking come to mind. These are our brothers and sisters. Let’s treat them as such.

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30 May

Seattle Police sounds what they do best. I’ve heard they will be handing out water and masks at one of the protests today. This is what they were handing out last night. https://twitter.com/daeshikjr/status/1266639620940296192

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Another video of Seattle PD body slamming a protesting then giving them a ground and pound. This is major abuse. Do not let mainstream media lie to you. The cops aren’t being peaceful and inciting violence. This is America. #seattleprotest #JusticeForGeorge #BlackLivesMatter

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The Secretary of the Washington Department of Corrections today sent a letter to private telecom Securus (JPay) with the results of a survey of families in this state: "I have grave concerns about the quality of products/services your company has been providing to Washington DOC"

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It makes a different impact when you fill a Department of Corrections van with food, rather than prisoners. @foodlifeline @WCKitchen

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Ep#25: Nicholas Bradford at the Nat Ctr for Restorative Justice unpacks how Restorative Justice is a relational approach to conflict. Working in schools they created a language that speaks to our human nature to connect and be in community. @NC4RJ
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We are Flattening the Curve by delivering nutrition to system impacted families. Thanks for the heavy lift, King County Metro Transit @kcmetrobus, and the sustenance from Northwest Harvest! @nwharvest

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Sun's Out, Guns Out! I pity the fool who tries to stop this food delivery to system impacted people! #BeastsGive @beastsocr

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