Haywood Burns Institute

Haywood Burns Institute The Burns Institute is a leading organization in the field of juvenile justice and ethnic and racial

🚨 ACTION ALERT - NO MORE CASH FOR CAGES🚨https://bit.ly/3PdFWsw ICYMI: AB 695 would give LA County’s juvenile facilities ...
09/21/2023

🚨 ACTION ALERT - NO MORE CASH FOR CAGES🚨https://bit.ly/3PdFWsw

ICYMI: AB 695 would give LA County’s juvenile facilities $1 BILLION! LA Probation has a long history of physically, emotionally, & sexually abusing kids inside LA’s halls & camps. AB 695 would give them money for superficial facility renovations. But the walls of these facilities did not abuse kids for decades, it was probation officers in a department that remains rooted in a culture of abuse and punishment.

CA is facing a budget deficit. Sinking $1 billion into LA county’s failed juvenile halls is wasteful and irresponsible.

CLICK HERE TO URGE THE GOVERNOR TO VETO THIS DANGEROUS BILL: https://bit.ly/3PdFWsw

  places youth at the forefront, ensuring accountability for direct service providers, and champions a model guided by t...
09/13/2023

places youth at the forefront, ensuring accountability for direct service providers, and champions a model guided by the voices and choices of our young people. Support the passing of !

Join us LIVE at Dreamforce 🚀 as we delve into The Haywood Burns Institute’s remarkable transformation leveraging the Sal...
09/01/2023

Join us LIVE at Dreamforce 🚀 as we delve into The Haywood Burns Institute’s remarkable transformation leveraging the Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP).

Sharoia Taylor-Cornejo, Senior Operations and Opportunity Manager at BI, and Miftah Khan, Head of Professional Services at Plative, will guide you through their journey, highlighting how they rejuvenated donor programs and enhanced engagement with tailored communication strategies.

🗓️ Set a reminder for September 13th, 3:00 pm et, and be sure to add our session to your agenda: https://bit.ly/45HAEfw

At BI, we believe in fostering inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and embracing our shared history. As we honor Junetee...
06/19/2023

At BI, we believe in fostering inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and embracing our shared history. As we honor Juneteenth, we invite you to join us in acknowledging the struggles, resilience, and triumphs of Black Americans throughout history.

Here are a few ways we can all celebrate Juneteenth:

1. Education and Awareness: Educate yourself and others about the historical significance of Juneteenth. Dive into books, documentaries, and articles that shed light on the experiences ofBlack Americans.

2. Community Events: Seek out local Juneteenth celebrations and participate in events that promote unity, culture, and social justice. Many cities organize parades, festivals, and gatherings that highlight Black heritage and achievements.

3. Support Black-Owned Businesses: Shop at local Black-owned stores, dine at Black-owned restaurants, or engage with Black entrepreneurs who are making valuable contributions to society.

4. Volunteer and Engage: Offer your time, skills, or resources to support initiatives that empower Black communities and promote racial justice.

5. Have Meaningful Conversations: Engage in open and honest discussions about racial equality with friends, family, and colleagues. Encourage dialogue, share personal experiences, and listen attentively to one another.

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Today’s the birthday of our namesake Haywood Burns (1940-1996). In this interview on May 31, 1971, he said, “There is bu...
06/15/2023

Today’s the birthday of our namesake Haywood Burns (1940-1996). In this interview on May 31, 1971, he said, “There is built into the law a structural inequality that works to the disadvantage of the poor and non-white.” Every day, the Haywood Burns Institute acknowledges, appreciates and attempts to carry forward his vision for structural equity.

Today, we celebrate all the strides he, and we, have made—small and large, discrete and explicit, thunderous and quiet—for that equity and justice. For freedom

Watch the full interview here:

Today’s the birthday of our namesake Haywood Burns (1940-1996). In this interview on May 31, 1971, he said, “There is built into the law a structural inequal...

Check out  's interview with BI Senior Advisor Angelique Kedem to learn why City of Tulsa Gov was selected to participat...
06/07/2023

Check out 's interview with BI Senior Advisor Angelique Kedem to learn why City of Tulsa Gov was selected to participate in the Results for America's Opportunity Accelerator and what it means for the Kirkpatrick Heights and Greenwood communities. https://bit.ly/3Ch9e3n

"A talented performer, trailblazer, and a social activist, Mr. B used his voice to fight injustice and disrupt the statu...
04/26/2023

"A talented performer, trailblazer, and a social activist, Mr. B used his voice to fight injustice and disrupt the status quo, but he was also a husband, father, and dear friend to the Haywood Burns Institute." Read more about his life and legacy in this poignant reflection from founder James Bell: http://ow.ly/k0rx50NUu6v

To realize the promise of  , we need to reimagine and redefine America. We have the power to create a robust, just, vibr...
03/13/2023

To realize the promise of , we need to reimagine and redefine America. We have the power to create a robust, just, vibrant multi-racial democracy.

America needs a new story, and we have an opportunity to rewrite it. A story that is honest and inspiring and doesn’t shy away from its racial history. One that will guide us toward realizing a thriving multiracial democracy. Let's build it together.

The opportunity is ours, and our future depends on it.

Read "How We Achieve A Multiracial Democracy," by BI Board Chair Angela Glover Blackwell: https://bit.ly/multiracial-democracy

Governments in the U.S. spend over $2 trillion each year to open opportunities and improve economic mobility, yet system...
02/22/2023

Governments in the U.S. spend over $2 trillion each year to open opportunities and improve economic mobility, yet systemic inequities have held back communities, especially communities of color, for generations.

That’s why we’ve teamed up with Results for America's Opportunity Accelerator, a collaboration helping governments work with place-based partnerships and residents to identify barriers to economic mobility and jointly design programs that work for impacted residents.

We are excited to welcome Tulsa and Albuquerque to the program! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xyvKCs

Breaking News! BI board member Danielle Torain secures funds for the support of Black-led organizations after learning o...
02/17/2023

Breaking News! BI board member Danielle Torain secures funds for the support of Black-led organizations after learning of foundation's closure. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xztzcw

Danielle Torain is a Black female attorney who has spent the past decade investing in Black-led groups and organizing efforts.

Check out this op/ed that was co-authored by our friend Albino Garcia at La Plazita Institute for The Hill newspaper. No...
01/19/2023

Check out this op/ed that was co-authored by our friend Albino Garcia at La Plazita Institute for The Hill newspaper. No truer words can be spoken.

Earlier this month, a Walgreens executive admitted that they “maybe cried too much” in 2022 about shoplifting concerns in their stores. But Walgreens was far from alone. Largely driven by…

The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law continues to honor the legacy of Haywood Burns with selection of Vi...
12/14/2022

The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law continues to honor the legacy of Haywood Burns with selection of Vince Warren, Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), as the 2023 W. Haywood Burns Chair in Human and Civil Rights!

Click here to read more:

His work will explore social movement lawyering and the role that lawyers, activists, journalists, and artists play in mobilizing movements that advance racial, economic, and social justice.

Did you know that your contribution in any form can help us give the gift of radical transformation to impacted communit...
12/02/2022

Did you know that your contribution in any form can help us give the gift of radical transformation to impacted communities?

Donate to the Haywood Burns Institute to help make a significant impact in achieving a more equitable and sustainable future!

Click the 🔗 in bio or visit burnsinstitute.org/donate to today!

FYI: You can give the gift of radical transformation when you donate to the Haywood Burns Institute this  . Your support...
11/29/2022

FYI: You can give the gift of radical transformation when you donate to the Haywood Burns Institute this .

Your support will help our efforts to dismantle structural racism while radically reimagining the very notion of justice, as we utilize a community-centered process to build Structural Well-Being. Imagine a system of public policies, practices and cultural representations that are inclusive and designed to advance our individual and collective well-being. Help us, as we create the blueprint for a racially just society. A place we have never been but can imagine with your help.

Your donation will make a significant impact in achieving a more equitable and sustainable future.

Visit burnsinstitute.org/donate to today through 12/1!

11/20/2022

At this unique time in our nation’s history, we are inviting those committed to racial justice to go beyond working to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities across our human service sectors and join us to reimagine and design a space that supports our growth and development, strengthens our communities, and reinforces value-based leadership that centers our collective humanity.

The James Bell Racial Justice and Structural Well-Being Certificate Training Series is a virtual training series based on the BI’s Structural Well-Being Framework. The program creates a space for social and racial justice warriors to learn, share, exchange, and fellowship, while exploring and designing possible futures together!

Meet Sam there! Click here to apply by the 11/21 deadline: https://forms.gle/5QmUP93hKgrQrxYVA

The Haywood Burns Institute is excited to announce the James Bell Racial Justice & Structural Well-Being Certificate Tra...
10/14/2022

The Haywood Burns Institute is excited to announce the James Bell Racial Justice & Structural Well-Being Certificate Training Series and seeks equity practitioners interested in catalyzing social change to join its inaugural cohort beginning in January 2023! This 8-month virtual certificate training course will provide selected participants with adaptive leadership and facilitation skills required to advance racial justice in their work and community.

Ready to become a leader in radical re-imagination? Learn more and apply today: www.burnsinstitute.org/certificate-training-series

Probation is the most common disposition imposed on youth in juvenile court in California. In 2020, nearly 13,000 young ...
09/28/2022

Probation is the most common disposition imposed on youth in juvenile court in California. In 2020, nearly 13,000 young people were placed on wardship probation in California and 88% were youth of color. However, California has no statutory limitation on the length of time young people spend under probation supervision, and standard terms and conditions of probation for youth are not required to be individually tailored and developmentally appropriate. Without limits on the length of youth probation, California youth stay on probation for almost two years.

Assembly Bill 503 (Stone) will improve outcomes for youth by minimizing the time they spend on probation and tailoring probation conditions to meet their needs.

TAKE ACTION NOW: Join our movement and stand up for youth – urge Governor Newsom to sign into law!

Help us get to 1,000 emails sent.
bit.ly/AB503-Action

WATCH: Our Samantha Mellerson sits down with Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle to discuss the false notions of progressive...
09/16/2022

WATCH: Our Samantha Mellerson sits down with Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle to discuss the false notions of progressive and conservative criminal justice reform.

Samantha Mellerson is with the W. Haywood Burns Institute, a national Black led organization that works to dismantle structural racism. We discuss the mainstream criminal justice reform movement and its successes and challenges.

Youth have the right to redeem themselves, to break the cycle of abuse and violence. We have the right to heal, to own a...
09/08/2022

Youth have the right to redeem themselves, to break the cycle of abuse and violence. We have the right to heal, to own and make amends for our mistakes, and the right to resources and support to seek transformation on our own terms. We claim the right to be free from discrimination based on our own or intergenerational histories of arrest and incarceration.
We urge Governor to sign into law.

 —July 1st marked another important milestone in Los Angeles County’s effort to mitigate generations of systemic racial ...
07/08/2022

—July 1st marked another important milestone in Los Angeles County’s effort to mitigate generations of systemic racial and ethnic discrimination that has resulted in appalling disparities in youth incarceration and perpetuated a cycle of crime, poverty, family separation and trauma.

Now, the care, supervision and support of young people that come in contact with justice system in Los Angeles will begin to transition from the county’s Department of Probation to the Department of Youth Development.

Read more about this recent transition in our latest release:
https://burnsinstitute.org/w-haywood-burns-institute-issues-statement-on-los-angeles-countys-new-department-of-youth-development/

Young people have always been at the forefront of the revolution, and we must listen to their concerns and needs. We mus...
06/23/2022

Young people have always been at the forefront of the revolution, and we must listen to their concerns and needs. We must listen to youth; they are ready to LEAD! Youth leaders throughout Alameda County have gathered to create a Youth Justice 10 Point Plan. This 10-point plan is inspired by the and amplifies the changes that youth want to see in their communities. The demands in the youth 10-point plan respond to ways in which the county can prevent violence and promote public safety for all people. We must center and amplify youth voices by reposting the ! bit.ly/YOUTH10PT

ICYMI: Our Executive Director Tshaka Barrows was recently interviewed for a story about a new data report from The Sente...
06/23/2022

ICYMI: Our Executive Director Tshaka Barrows was recently interviewed for a story about a new data report from The Sentencing Project that debunks the myth of a post-pandemic crime wave fueled by young people.

Read more here: https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-06-22/criminal-justice/new-data-debunks-narrative-of-youth-crime-wave/a79575-1

A new report from The Sentencing Project debunks the myth of a post-pandemic crime wave fueled by young people. In March, Congress held a hearing about a spike in carjackings in big cities, but the data actually show a drop in overall robberies by youths in 2020, and a drop in the share of crime com...

NEW: Learn the four common pathways to failed justice reform and how a Structural Well-Being Framework leads to true tra...
06/22/2022

NEW: Learn the four common pathways to failed justice reform and how a Structural Well-Being Framework leads to true transformation in our latest blog: https://burnsinstitute.org/from-harm-reduction-to-structural-well-being/

To watch us take a deeper dive into our Structural Well-Being approach, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wYy85-Eal0&feature=youtu.be

Moving from Harm Reduction to Transformation Through a Community-Driven Holistic Approach For over 25 years, the W. Haywood Burns Institute (BI) has partnered with communities nationwide to address racial and ethnic disparities in human service systems. Across the country, government and civic leade...

Today—on June 15th—we celebrate the birth, the life, and the legacy of our namesake W. Haywood Burns. May our work conti...
06/15/2022

Today—on June 15th—we celebrate the birth, the life, and the legacy of our namesake W. Haywood Burns. May our work continue to lift up and validate his immeasurable impact in the relentless pursuit of justice, fairness, and equity for all.

W. Haywood Burns (1940 - 1996) Our organization is named for the late W. Haywood Burns, who was a beacon of light to those who believe the battle for human rights and justice can be won through activism, humility and dedication. After graduating with honors from Harvard College and receiving a law d...

FYI: On June 23 at 3:00p ET, we will join a group of bold visionaries for a conversation with Matt Anderson at Institute...
05/25/2022

FYI: On June 23 at 3:00p ET, we will join a group of bold visionaries for a conversation with Matt Anderson at Institute for Family and Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez at Annie E. Casey Foundation about building strong funder-grantee partnerships in support of families.

Will you join us? Click here for more information and registration details: FYI: On June 23 at 3:00p ET, we will join a group of bold visionaries for a conversation with Matt Anderson at Institute for Family and Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez at Annie E. Casey Foundation about building strong funder-grantee partnerships in support of families.

Will you join us? Click here for more information and registration details: https://instituteforfamily.org/the-future-of-funding

CA youth often spend too much time on probation with conditions that set them up for failure. AB 503 will   and require ...
05/25/2022

CA youth often spend too much time on probation with conditions that set them up for failure. AB 503 will and require that probation terms are limited, developmentally appropriate, and individually tailored to the young person. Join us in support of passing if you agree: http://bit.ly/MeTooAB503

This year, we’re partnering with Black Futures Lab to amplify the Black Census Project 2022—the largest national survey ...
05/20/2022

This year, we’re partnering with Black Futures Lab to amplify the Black Census Project 2022—the largest national survey of Black people conducted in the United States in 157 years!

Black people deserve to be listened to, not spoken about or spoken for. For far too long, Black communities have been left out of the conversation. The Black Census will reach everywhere Black people get left behind—rural and urban and suburban, U.S.-born and immigrant, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, LGBTQ, cisgender and gender non-conforming, disabled, young and seasoned, and more—we're looking for you!

The data gathered from the Black Census is anonymous and will be used to inform public policies and identify priority issues that represent Black communities. These priorities will help make decisions about who we show up for at the polls and what we demand from them - which is why your voice has never been more important.

Help us reach 200,000 responses by June 2022! Complete the survey today by clicking the following unique link: https://blkcns.us/M39I6T

Share this message with your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to show your support!

This year,  is partnering with Black Futures Lab () to amplify the Black Census Project 2022—the largest national survey...
05/20/2022

This year, is partnering with Black Futures Lab () to amplify the Black Census Project 2022—the largest national survey of Black people conducted in the United States in 157 years! 
 
Black people deserve to be listened to, not spoken about or spoken for. For far too long, Black communities have been left out of the conversation. The Black Census will reach everywhere Black people get left behind—rural and urban and suburban, U.S.-born and immigrant, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, LGBTQ, cisgender and gender non-conforming, disabled, young and seasoned, and more—we're looking for you! 
 
The data gathered from the Black Census is anonymous and will be used to inform public policies and identify priority issues that represent Black communities. These priorities will help make decisions about who we show up for at the polls and what we demand from them - which is why your voice has never been more important.
 
Help us reach 200,000 responses by June 2022! Complete the survey today by clicking the unique link in our bio: https://blkcns.us/M39I6T 

Share this message with your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to show your support!

Forever applauding the monumental appointment of Kentanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. With her historic app...
04/22/2022

Forever applauding the monumental appointment of Kentanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.

With her historic appointment, let us imagine a justice system that equally serves every single citizen regardless of race or class, status or affiliation. Imagine the entirety of the justice system upholding one’s dignity regardless of political, social or religious pressures. Imagine the promise for well-being and safety in BIPOC communities.

As we swell with pride about Justice Brown Jackson’s past accomplishments and the promise of what her appointment can mean for the administration of justice in this country, we must also commit to what each of us can do locally, regionally and nationally to ensure that more and more Black and Brown girls and young women can see and experience wellness—enough to ascend to whatever heights they aspire to. Enough so that compassion, dignity and restraint shape and determine the rule of law, and that justice, fairness and equity become the norm for us all.

Read more about what this moment in on our blog here: https://burnsinstitute.org/the-w-haywood-burns-institute-applauds-the-confirmation-of-ketanji-brown-jackson-to-the-u-s-supreme-court/

Everyone deserves to know their basic human rights.   will inform incarcerated youth at the county level about their rig...
04/18/2022

Everyone deserves to know their basic human rights. will inform incarcerated youth at the county level about their rights to be in a clean, healthy, and safe environment. Let’s empower youth across CA by giving them a .

Today, we're holding space to honor and Mexican-American celebrate civil rights activist and prolific labor leader César...
03/31/2022

Today, we're holding space to honor and Mexican-American celebrate civil rights activist and prolific labor leader César E. Chávez.

"Being of service is not enough. You must become a servant of the people. When you do, you can demand their commitment in return."

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AB 2417 provides incarcerated youth with a Youth Bill of Rights, ensuring that they understand their basic human rights ...
03/26/2022

AB 2417 provides incarcerated youth with a Youth Bill of Rights, ensuring that they understand their basic human rights that already exist in law, and that they know how to reach the right contact person if something is wrong.

As a co-sponsor of this bill, we’re calling on to ensure that ALL are provided with a !




Director of Policy, Laura John Ridolfi, believes that institutions of power have protected and perpetuated a racial, eth...
03/25/2022

Director of Policy, Laura John Ridolfi, believes that institutions of power have protected and perpetuated a racial, ethnic, and gender hierarchy for far too long. Read more about what inspires her and keeps her committed to this work!

Director of Finance, Susan Pagels, believes that everyone deserves the right to be seen. And we couldn’t touch and agree...
03/24/2022

Director of Finance, Susan Pagels, believes that everyone deserves the right to be seen. And we couldn’t touch and agree more. Find out what inspires her as we celebrate the womxn of BI for

Racial Justice & Well Being Associate Anna Wong finds more inspiration in peers and closest friends than public figures....
03/24/2022

Racial Justice & Well Being Associate Anna Wong finds more inspiration in peers and closest friends than public figures. Read more about why she chooses to continue this work with us each day!

Racial Justice & Well Being Senior Advisor Angelique Kedem does this work to ensure a safe world for the generations ahe...
03/23/2022

Racial Justice & Well Being Senior Advisor Angelique Kedem does this work to ensure a safe world for the generations ahead. Read more about what inspires her as we celebrate !

See what Executive Director Samantha Mellerson had to say about her inspiration—Mia Mottley (Prime Minister of Barbados ...
03/23/2022

See what Executive Director Samantha Mellerson had to say about her inspiration—Mia Mottley (Prime Minister of Barbados since 2008)—and leveraging her ‘superpower’ as she continues along the journey to address issues of race/ethnic/gender equity and justice.

See what Racial Justice & Well Being Associate Sandra Sosa had to say about why her mother inspires her and finding purp...
03/22/2022

See what Racial Justice & Well Being Associate Sandra Sosa had to say about why her mother inspires her and finding purpose in the pursuit of justice for others.

Here’s what Senior Manager of Operations, Sharoia Taylor-Cornejo had to say about the women who inspire her and why raci...
03/22/2022

Here’s what Senior Manager of Operations, Sharoia Taylor-Cornejo had to say about the women who inspire her and why racial, ethnic, and gender justice matters!

In honor of  , we wanted to know more about what inspires the women of the Haywood Burns Institute.  Here’s what Racial ...
03/21/2022

In honor of , we wanted to know more about what inspires the women of the Haywood Burns Institute.

Here’s what Racial Justice & Well Being Senior Strategist Roxana Matiella had to say:

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Did you know that your contribution in any form can help us give the gift of radical transformation to impacted communities?

Donate to the Haywood Burns Institute to help make a significant impact in achieving a more equitable and sustainable future!

Click the 🔗 in bio or visit burnsinstitute.org/donate to today!
FYI: You can give the gift of radical transformation when you donate to the Haywood Burns Institute this .

Your support will help our efforts to dismantle structural racism while radically reimagining the very notion of justice, as we utilize a community-centered process to build Structural Well-Being. Imagine a system of public policies, practices and cultural representations that are inclusive and designed to advance our individual and collective well-being. Help us, as we create the blueprint for a racially just society. A place we have never been but can imagine with your help.

Your donation will make a significant impact in achieving a more equitable and sustainable future.

Visit burnsinstitute.org/donate to today through 12/1!
At this unique time in our nation’s history, we are inviting those committed to racial justice to go beyond working to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities across our human service sectors and join us to reimagine and design a space that supports our growth and development, strengthens our communities, and reinforces value-based leadership that centers our collective humanity.

The James Bell Racial Justice and Structural Well-Being Certificate Training Series is a virtual training series based on the BI’s Structural Well-Being Framework. The program creates a space for social and racial justice warriors to learn, share, exchange, and fellowship, while exploring and designing possible futures together!

Meet Sam there! Click here to apply by the 11/21 deadline: https://forms.gle/5QmUP93hKgrQrxYVA
The Haywood Burns Institute is excited to announce the James Bell Racial Justice & Structural Well-Being Certificate Training Series and seeks equity practitioners interested in catalyzing social change to join its inaugural cohort beginning in January 2023! This 8-month virtual certificate training course will provide selected participants with adaptive leadership and facilitation skills required to advance racial justice in their work and community.

Ready to become a leader in radical re-imagination? Learn more and apply today: www.burnsinstitute.org/certificate-training-series
Probation is the most common disposition imposed on youth in juvenile court in California. In 2020, nearly 13,000 young people were placed on wardship probation in California and 88% were youth of color. However, California has no statutory limitation on the length of time young people spend under probation supervision, and standard terms and conditions of probation for youth are not required to be individually tailored and developmentally appropriate. Without limits on the length of youth probation, California youth stay on probation for almost two years.

Assembly Bill 503 (Stone) will improve outcomes for youth by minimizing the time they spend on probation and tailoring probation conditions to meet their needs.

TAKE ACTION NOW: Join our movement and stand up for youth – urge Governor Newsom to sign into law!

Help us get to 1,000 emails sent.
bit.ly/AB503-Action
WATCH: Our Samantha Mellerson sits down with Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle to discuss the false notions of progressive and conservative criminal justice reform.
Youth have the right to redeem themselves, to break the cycle of abuse and violence. We have the right to heal, to own and make amends for our mistakes, and the right to resources and support to seek transformation on our own terms. We claim the right to be free from discrimination based on our own or intergenerational histories of arrest and incarceration.
We urge Governor to sign into law.
—July 1st marked another important milestone in Los Angeles County’s effort to mitigate generations of systemic racial and ethnic discrimination that has resulted in appalling disparities in youth incarceration and perpetuated a cycle of crime, poverty, family separation and trauma.

Now, the care, supervision and support of young people that come in contact with justice system in Los Angeles will begin to transition from the county’s Department of Probation to the Department of Youth Development.

Read more about this recent transition in our latest release:
https://burnsinstitute.org/w-haywood-burns-institute-issues-statement-on-los-angeles-countys-new-department-of-youth-development/
Young people have always been at the forefront of the revolution, and we must listen to their concerns and needs. We must listen to youth; they are ready to LEAD! Youth leaders throughout Alameda County have gathered to create a Youth Justice 10 Point Plan. This 10-point plan is inspired by the and amplifies the changes that youth want to see in their communities. The demands in the youth 10-point plan respond to ways in which the county can prevent violence and promote public safety for all people. We must center and amplify youth voices by reposting the ! bit.ly/YOUTH10PT

ICYMI: Our Executive Director Tshaka Barrows was recently interviewed for a story about a new data report from The Sentencing Project that debunks the myth of a post-pandemic crime wave fueled by young people.

Read more here: https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-06-22/criminal-justice/new-data-debunks-narrative-of-youth-crime-wave/a79575-1
NEW: Learn the four common pathways to failed justice reform and how a Structural Well-Being Framework leads to true transformation in our latest blog: https://burnsinstitute.org/from-harm-reduction-to-structural-well-being/

To watch us take a deeper dive into our Structural Well-Being approach, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wYy85-Eal0&feature=youtu.be
Today—on June 15th—we celebrate the birth, the life, and the legacy of our namesake W. Haywood Burns. May our work continue to lift up and validate his immeasurable impact in the relentless pursuit of justice, fairness, and equity for all.
FYI: On June 23 at 3:00p ET, we will join a group of bold visionaries for a conversation with Matt Anderson at Institute for Family and Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez at Annie E. Casey Foundation about building strong funder-grantee partnerships in support of families.

Will you join us? Click here for more information and registration details: FYI: On June 23 at 3:00p ET, we will join a group of bold visionaries for a conversation with Matt Anderson at Institute for Family and Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez at Annie E. Casey Foundation about building strong funder-grantee partnerships in support of families.

Will you join us? Click here for more information and registration details: https://instituteforfamily.org/the-future-of-funding
CA youth often spend too much time on probation with conditions that set them up for failure. AB 503 will and require that probation terms are limited, developmentally appropriate, and individually tailored to the young person. Join us in support of passing if you agree: http://bit.ly/MeTooAB503
This year, we’re partnering with Black Futures Lab to amplify the Black Census Project 2022—the largest national survey of Black people conducted in the United States in 157 years!

Black people deserve to be listened to, not spoken about or spoken for. For far too long, Black communities have been left out of the conversation. The Black Census will reach everywhere Black people get left behind—rural and urban and suburban, U.S.-born and immigrant, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, LGBTQ, cisgender and gender non-conforming, disabled, young and seasoned, and more—we're looking for you!

The data gathered from the Black Census is anonymous and will be used to inform public policies and identify priority issues that represent Black communities. These priorities will help make decisions about who we show up for at the polls and what we demand from them - which is why your voice has never been more important.

Help us reach 200,000 responses by June 2022! Complete the survey today by clicking the following unique link: https://blkcns.us/M39I6T

Share this message with your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to show your support!
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