Access to transportation and opportunity is critical for residents to overcome barriers. "Why is Joppa still waiting for a safe crossing? A pedestrian bridge is behind schedule, but DART rides arrive at last." dallasnews.com/opinion/editor…

Six to watch on the social justice front in Dallas dallasnews.com/news/inspired/…

"These steps are small, say Dallas leaders and activists, but not insignificant. They are signs that the city is slowly, belatedly reckoning with its racist past." @corbettsmithDMN dallasnews.com/news/education…

The Texas Reskilling Support Fund Grant Program is designed to aid students most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by funding the completion of their postsecondary education.dallasnews.com/news/education…

“The fine people who spent their “snow days” making the city’s temporary shelter within Fair Park’s Automobile Building a refuge for our unhoused neighbors are a great example of why I’m so proud to call Dallas my hometown.” Sharon Grigsby dallasnews.com/news/commentar…

A thorough and thoughtful approach to policing alternatives and diversion. csgjusticecenter.org/publications/e…

A study by the RAND found that more than half of unemployed men in their 30s had a criminal history of arrest. science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

The CSG Justice Center Expanding First Response toolkit serves as a central hub for communities looking to establish or strengthen community responder programs. csgjusticecenter.org/publications/e…

There are 133,000 open positions in accommodation and food services, and 31,000 open positions in manufacturing. These are just two of the many industries where talented people who happen to have criminal records could fill the gap.governing.com/work/labor-sho…

We absolutely agree! All juvenile residents should have the opportunity to gain work skills. Just yesterday, our students put their classroom lessons to work, running a catering event for almost 100 people. They were true professionals! jjie.org/2022/03/24/opi…

Thank you D CEO magazine and Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). We are honored to be named a finalist alongside so many North Texas nonprofits doing incredible work. dmagazine.com/business-econo…

It will be exciting to see Dallas's underserved communities gain access to training and jobs as our region grows its biotech industry. dallasnews.com/business/techn…

What a wonderful Giving Tuesday! As a Community Impact Partner, we are grateful for The Perot Foundation and its historic $15M investment in United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and we're committed to playing our part in helping all North Texans thrive! hubs.li/Q01twL0k0 #LiveUnitedNTX

One, Senate Bill 1226, looks to standardize the expungement process for minors. This is essential for young people hoping to turn their lives around and find success after involvement with the juvenile system. post-gazette.com/news/state/202…

Communities around the country are now determining how dialing the 988 code works alongside existing law enforcement and crisis responses. csgjusticecenter.org/projects/988-a…

Second Chance Month is April 1–30. Access resources, podcasts, and webinars throughout the month to learn more about ways we can help prepare individuals for success when they return to their communities. #SecondChanceMonth23 #ReentryMatters buildsecondchances.org

‘We can’t incarcerate our way out of the problem’: Why some judges favor drug courts’ treatment-based approach jjie.org/2023/03/23/gra…

There is high demand for individuals who have trained for a skilled trade. At Youth With Faces, we introduce our students to a variety of career pathways so they can find the one that works for them. #secondchancesmatter

Just a few minutes ago, one of the #CleanSlate bills TCJE and our partners are supporting was passed on second reading in the Texas House! 🎉 What happens next? The bill will have one more vote in the House ("third reading") and then move to the Senate side #txlege

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