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Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc.

Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. Creating a new vision for legal and social justice The Institute was established in 1992 by Professor Marcia Johnson as a research and writing think tank at Thurgood Marshall School of Law on the campus of Texas Southern University.

Since that time the Institute has grown to include the Center for Civil Advocacy, the Center for Criminal Justice and the Center for Government Law. The insitutes operates three legal clinics that provide legal services to traditionally underrepresented communities: the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Innocence Projects, the Juvenile Justice Project, and the Opal Mitchell Lee Property Preservatio

Since that time the Institute has grown to include the Center for Civil Advocacy, the Center for Criminal Justice and the Center for Government Law. The insitutes operates three legal clinics that provide legal services to traditionally underrepresented communities: the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Innocence Projects, the Juvenile Justice Project, and the Opal Mitchell Lee Property Preservatio

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ECI's Jasmine Ivy and Kara Dunovant will be hosting a conversation about the adultification and criminalization of black...
04/20/2022

ECI's Jasmine Ivy and Kara Dunovant will be hosting a conversation about the adultification and criminalization of black girls with young black women from a local school. The conversation will center the voices of young black women who face harmful stereotypes about black girls and women, and equip with self-advocacy skills.

Please join us In-Person for the Best Practices In Juvenile Justice CLE April 14, 20221:00 p.m. -4:15 p.m. CSTLocation: ...
04/11/2022

Please join us In-Person for the Best Practices In Juvenile Justice CLE
April 14, 2022
1:00 p.m. -4:15 p.m. CST
Location: Thurgood Marshall School of Law
3100 Cleburne St.
Houston, Texas 77004

TO REGISTER CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

https://earlcarlinc.org/BestPracticesInJuvenileJusticeCLE

#CLE #juvenilejustice #juvenilejusticelaw #TMSLA #TMSL #texasjuvenilecrimepreventioncenter #prairieview #A&Muniversity

The Girls Book Drive is an opportunity to donate books in efforts to enrich the minds of young women in the Houston area...
03/31/2022

The Girls Book Drive is an opportunity to donate books in efforts to enrich the minds of young women in the Houston area.

Please access the link below. There you will find a wishlist compromised of books written by and for women of color!📚

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Please join us In-Person for the Best Practices In Juvenile Justice CLE! To register click on the link below: https://ea...
03/29/2022

Please join us In-Person for the Best Practices In Juvenile Justice CLE! To register click on the link below:

https://earlcarlinc.org/BestPracticesInJuvenileJusticeCLE

April 14, 2022
1:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. CST
Location: Thurgood Marshall School of Law
3100 Cleburne St.
Houston, Texas 77004
#CLE #juvenilejustice #juvenilejusticelaw #TMSLA #TMSL #texasjuvenilecrimepreventioncenter #prairieview #A&Muniversity

Happy international women’s day! Support a young girl becoming a woman by donating to our book drive 👏🏾🤍 #complimentaryw...
03/08/2022

Happy international women’s day! Support a young girl becoming a woman by donating to our book drive 👏🏾🤍

#complimentarywebinar #ECI #communityforum #tmsl #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #BHM #houstontexas #TSU #harriscounty #earlcarlinstitute #HTX #whitefragility #womenshistorymonth #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #girlsofcolorbookdrive #juvenilejustice #internationalwomensday #woc #womensupportingwomen

Don’t forget to donate our book drive this weekend! Link in the bio 🤍
03/05/2022

Don’t forget to donate our book drive this weekend! Link in the bio 🤍

03/04/2022
Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

The Harris County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a virtual Participatory Defense Meeting. These meetings will be held every second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 PM – 8:00PM. The next meeting is March 9th from 6:30PM – 8:00PM. Participatory Defense is a community organizing model for individuals engaged in the justice system, their families, and communities impacted by the justice system. The goal of Participatory Defense is to transform the landscape of the local court system by increasing Community Knowledge and Strengthening Family Resolve.

This is a short video explaining participatory defense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSG7fyrsezM

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The Harris County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a virtual Participatory Defense Meeting. These meetings will be he...
03/04/2022

The Harris County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a virtual Participatory Defense Meeting. These meetings will be held every second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 PM – 8:00PM. The next meeting is March 9th from 6:30PM – 8:00PM. Participatory Defense is a community organizing model for individuals engaged in the justice system, their families, and communities impacted by the justice system. The goal of Participatory Defense is to transform the landscape of the local court system by increasing Community Knowledge and Strengthening Family Resolve.

On March 9th 351st Criminal Court, Judge Natalia 'Nata' Cornelio will present about a Judge's Role in Bail Hearings and 315th Juvenile Court Judge Leah Shapiro will present about a Judge's Role in Juvenile Detention Hearings.

To join the meeting click on the Zoom link below:

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The Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. would like to wish our wonderful amazing women friends a " Hap...
03/01/2022

The Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. would like to wish our wonderful amazing women friends a " Happy Women's History Month!"

Happy Women’s History Month! Swipe through to see one of our long awaited projects this month. And hit the link in the b...
03/01/2022

Happy Women’s History Month! Swipe through to see one of our long awaited projects this month. And hit the link in the bio 😉☺️

#complimentarywebinar #ECI #communityforum #tmsl #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #BHM #houstontexas #TSU #harriscounty #earlcarlinstitute #HTX #whitefragility #womenshistorymonth #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #girlsofcolorbookdrive #juvenillejustice

Everyday is Black history month at ECI. Stay tuned for more and tune in TONIGHT through our FB page for our White Fragil...
02/28/2022

Everyday is Black history month at ECI. Stay tuned for more and tune in TONIGHT through our FB page for our White Fragility program.

#complimentarywebinar #ECI #communityforum #tmsl #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #BHM #houstontexas #TSU #harriscounty #earlcarlinstitute #HTX #whitefragility

There is still time to register for our program! Happening TODAY!Speaking of RaceWhite Fragility February 28, 20226:30 P...
02/28/2022

There is still time to register for our program! Happening TODAY!

Speaking of Race
White Fragility
February 28, 2022
6:30 PM-8PM
Via Zoom/FB Live
Register to attend: https://earlcarlinc.org/SpeakingofRace-WhiteFragility

#communityforum #complementarywebinar #tmsla #tmsl #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #bhm2022 #houstontx #tsu #harriscounty #earlcarlinstitute #htx

you heard of this Black trailblazer? #complimentarywebinar #ECI #communityforum #tmsl #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #...
02/22/2022

you heard of this Black trailblazer?

#complimentarywebinar #ECI #communityforum #tmsl #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #BHM #houstontexas #TSU #harriscounty #earlcarlinstitute #HTX

02/18/2022
Speaking of Race White Fragility Program https://cts.vrmailer1.com/click?sk=aWqcB2JgNjBJJXKlZAPIF5BmlXHCQY-YcDeF121teXlY...
02/18/2022
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Please join us as we round out Black History Month 2022 with our program, Speaking of Race. This event will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:00pm (CST) via Zoom/Facebook live. To register for the live event, simply go

Join us for the programSpeaking of RaceWhite Fragility February 28, 20226:30 PM-8PMVia Zoom/FB Live Register to attend: ...
02/17/2022

Join us for the program
Speaking of Race
White Fragility

February 28, 2022
6:30 PM-8PM
Via Zoom/FB Live
Register to attend: https://earlcarlinc.org/SpeakingofRace-WhiteFragility

#communityforum #complementarywebinar #tmsla #tmsl #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #bhm2022 #houstontexas #TSU #harriscounty #earlcarlinstitute #HTX

The Bridge: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Legal & Social Policy is the scholarly publication produced by the Earl Ca...
02/16/2022

The Bridge: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Legal & Social Policy is the scholarly publication produced by the Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. (ECI). Check out the new Call for Papers below!

We are seeking evidence-based articles that address the history of marijuana, arguments for and against legalization, arguments for and against marijuana as an alternative medicine for mental health issues, negative stigmas associated with minority marijuana users, and the connection between mass incarceration of minorities and marijuana’s illegality within the criminal justice system.

'Don't put handcuffs on!': The aftermath of a 6-year-old's arrest at school#JusticeForKids #kaialaw #ProtectOurChildren ...
02/14/2022
'Don't put handcuffs on!': The aftermath of a 6-year-old's arrest at school - CNN Video

'Don't put handcuffs on!': The aftermath of a 6-year-old's arrest at school

#JusticeForKids #kaialaw #ProtectOurChildren #safeandsupportiveschools

https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2022/02/04/school-arrests-police-parkland-kaia-rolle-orig-kj.cnn

Florida schools saw an increase in reported police presence after a new school safety law came into effect following the 2018 Parkland school shooting. But some experts say that's led to young children enduring traumatic classroom arrests. 6-year-old Kaia was one of them.

Have you heard of this Black trailblazer? Because we have! Striving to continue to live true to his vision is our missio...
02/11/2022

Have you heard of this Black trailblazer? Because we have! Striving to continue to live true to his vision is our mission. Go to our website to learn more about Dr. Earl Carl 🤎

Have you heard of this Black trailblazer? #complimentarywebinar #ECI #communityforum #tmsl #blackhistorymonth #blackhist...
02/07/2022

Have you heard of this Black trailblazer?

#complimentarywebinar #ECI #communityforum #tmsl #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #BHM #houstontexas #TSU #harriscounty #earlcarlinstitute #HTX

Make sure to be tuned into our social media handles as we kick off Black History Month! We have some exciting things to ...
02/01/2022

Make sure to be tuned into our social media handles as we kick off Black History Month! We have some exciting things to come.

#communityforum#complimentarywebinar #ECI #tmsl #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #BHM #houstontexas #TSU #harriscounty #earlcarlinstitute

Please join us for this informative and timely webinar! This webinar is a COMPLIMENTARY Virtual Event. Thursday, Friday...
01/26/2022

Please join us for this informative and timely webinar! This webinar is a COMPLIMENTARY Virtual Event.

Thursday, Friday 24, 2022
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
MCLE: 8.0 ~Ethics: 1.50

Link to Register is below or use the QR Code in the flyer:
https://earlcarlinc.org/11thAnnualIndigentDefenseWebinar-eventbrite

#harriscountypublicdefenders #complimentaryCLE #complimentary #tmsl #tmsla #continuingeducationcredits #continuingeducationcourse

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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" Speaking of Race: White Fragility. Earl Carl Institute Celebrates Black History Month"
" Speaking of Race: White Fragility. Earl Carl Institute Celebrates Black History Month"

Second Senate District: Our Progress
Second Senate District: Our Progress

Celebrating The Life of Lucinda R. Daniels 1974-2021
Celebrating The Life of Lucinda R. Daniels 1974-2021

The Disparate Impact of Race in School to Prison Pipeline
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ICYMI: The full recorded session of this month's A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "Evictions: Know Your Rights" is now available to view! Link is below. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/e-4sLu3jlVjseMOjNQ2p0shNol8pQbY0PDDWc2pWvjP4XJFam85IP2BYNiqYsCj8.68zWiM6uAhuuFU7L Thanks again to representatives from TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. for the awesome presentation. 👏 As always, feel free to pass this along to anyone you know who may be in need of the information!
Join us from 9AM – 3 PM on Thursday, April 21st for our upcoming A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "Will Clinic." During this Asset Protection Workshop, attendees will receive advice on will planning. Participation is free but registration is required! Get registered at NRCDC.org or call 346-339-1088 to register over the phone. Members from Lone Star Legal Aid and TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. will be presenting this FREE and informative session to address questions you may have regarding legal advanced planning.
Join us from 1 – 3 PM on Wednesday, April 20th for our upcoming A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "Property Tax Protest Hearings, Exemptions, and Payment Options.” During this workshop, we will discuss tax values, how to take advantage of available exemptions that will save you money, deferrals, exemptions and more. Participation is free but registration is required! Get registered at NRCDC.org or call 346-339-1088 to register over the phone. Members of TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc., the Harris County Tax Office and the Harris County Appraisal District will be presenting this FREE and informative session to address questions you may have regarding property taxes.
Join us from 1 – 3 PM on Tuesday, April 19th for our upcoming A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "Evictions: Know Your Rights." This workshop will help attendees understand and know their rights regarding evictions and rental concerns during COVID-19. Participation is free but registration is required! Get registered at NRCDC.org or call 346-339-1088 to register over the phone. Members of TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. will be presenting this FREE and informative session to address questions you may have regarding eviction rights.
Join us from 1 – 3 PM on Thursday, April 14th for our upcoming A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "How to Handle Inherited Property, Including Clearing Title & Probate Concerns." In this session, attendees will learn about determining ownership of inherited property, settling ownership disputes, and clearing title. Participation is free but registration is required! Get registered at NRCDC.org or call 346-339-1088 to register over the phone. ☎️ Members from TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. the Harris County Tax Office and the Harris County Appraisal District will be presenting this FREE and informative session to address any questions or concerns.
Join us from 1 – 3 PM on Wednesday, March 23rd for our upcoming A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "Evictions: Know Your Rights." This workshop will help attendees understand and know their rights regarding evictions and rental concerns during COVID-19. Participation is free but registration is required! Get registered at NRCDC.org or call 346-339-1088 to register over the phone. Members of TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. will be presenting this FREE and informative session to address questions you may have regarding eviction rights.
ICYMI: The full recorded session of this month's A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "Evictions: Know Your Rights" is now available to view! Link is below. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/JLTaiSZtroqWb4OTaGDzeWvU9yIc0mATyFlg8GErabcz10HRfy4eXltj4_ERporq._JZDtT_gvK9YbTzX Thanks again to representatives from TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. for the awesome presentation. 👏 As always, feel free to pass this along to anyone you know who may be in need of the information!
ICYMI: The full recorded session of this month's A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "Inherited Property: Clearing Title, Taxes, and Probate Concerns" is now available to view! Link is below. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/J4ZgGuE6GpoOlw5JGr5u7lX2ao7SI21A-Ymh1RmPAqnAyxV7Iu6ioLFPwhdjMYuo.fIQTTYufH-zrbKHW Thanks again to representatives at TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc., Harris County Tax Office, and Harris County Appraisal District for the awesome presentation. 👏 As always, feel free to pass this along to anyone you know who may be in need of the information!
Join us from 1 – 3 PM on Thursday, March 10th for our upcoming A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "How to Handle Inherited Property, Including Clearing Title & Probate Concerns." In this session, attendees will learn about determining ownership of inherited property, settling ownership disputes, and clearing title. Participation is free but registration is required! Get registered at NRCDC.org or call 346-339-1088 to register over the phone. ☎️ Members from TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. the Harris County Tax Office and the Harris County Appraisal District will be presenting this FREE and informative session to address any questions or concerns.
Join us from 1 – 3 PM on Thursday, February 17th for our upcoming A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "Evictions: Know Your Rights." This workshop will help attendees understand and know their rights regarding evictions and rental concerns during COVID-19. Participation is free but registration is required! Get registered at NRCDC.org or call 346-339-1088 to register over the phone. Members of TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. will be presenting this FREE and informative session to address questions you may have regarding eviction rights.
Join us from 1 – 3 PM on Thursday, February 10th for our upcoming A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "How to Handle Inherited Property, Including Clearing Title & Probate Concerns." In this session, attendees will learn about determining ownership of inherited property, settling ownership disputes, and clearing title. Participation is free but registration is required! Get registered at NRCDC.org or call 346-339-1088 to register over the phone. ☎️ Members from TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc., the Harris County Tax Office and the Harris County Appraisal District will be presenting this FREE and informative session to address any questions or concerns.
ICYMI: The full recorded session of October's A Month of Service (AMOS) workshop, "My Loved One Passed, What to do Next?" is available to view for those who were unable to attend! Link is below: https://bit.ly/2ZdfWaA Thanks again to our presenters at TSU's Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. who made this presentation possible. 👏 As always, feel free to pass this along to anyone you know who may be in need of the information!