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#OpioidSettlementFunds are an unprecedented opportunity to save lives and make a dent in the #overdosecrisis. In my role overseeing these funds in Wake County, I am grateful that resources such as The Principles for the Use of Funds From the Opioid Litigation from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are available to help guide this important work. If you haven't seen The Principles, I highly encouraging checking them out. 1. Spend money to save lives. 2. Use evidence to guide spending. 3. Invest in youth prevention. 4. Focus on racial equity. 5. Develop a transparent, inclusive decision-making process. https://lnkd.in/gZh3-9D4

Housing is Health Care. ✅ Being forced to sleep outside - because you have nowhere else to go - is harmful to your health. ✅ When communities fail to provide housing or shelter to all residents, they are hurting the health of their unhoused residents. ✅ When communities penalize people for being forced to sleep outside, they are punishing them for having no other choice. This is what's at issue in the SCOTUS #HomelessCrueltyCase Join me and other health justice advocates to discuss what's on the horizon for 2024, including how Johnson v. Grants Pass affects #healthjustice.

In our latest report, Care For Our Future: The roadmap to a sustainable future for adult social care, Care England calls on the next Government to deliver a fully-mapped prevention and integration plan within five years of entering office. This long-term strategy must be aimed at developing a holistic approach that supports individuals before, during and after they enter the social care, while empowering individuals to remain fully integrated in society and live in dignity, independent of their health or dependency status. Read our full #CareForOurFuture report here: https://lnkd.in/ewT8xEfH

Spoke with 95bfm about our petition calling for an end to the Ram Raid Bill. The Bill creates a false perception that it is capable of increasing community safety. However, by fast tracking kids into the criminal justice system, it risks fracturing our communities further and causing greater harm in our communities. Many of our political leaders are not being honest with us about how we solve these challenges. Harsher, more punitive approaches don't prevent the behaviour the community is concerned about, because these are not actions or decisions being made in rationale, adult, developed minds. This behaviour is arising from traumatized children, children who are disabled, who are being abused, who are in poverty, who are mentally unwell, children who need our love and support. That may be hard to swallow, especially if your family or business has suffered also, but it doesn’t make it any less true. In the end, if we want stronger, more connected communities, we won't build them through revenge based policies that ignore the evidence and contribute to the problem. You can't solve an issue by ignoring what is causing it in the first place. There's a lot we can do to respond to the challenges our communities are facing, the Ram Raid Bill is not the on. Sign and share our petition and than join us at Parliament on the 26th June, 12pm: https://lnkd.in/gaZw9Ace https://lnkd.in/g8wxnji8

The first three most inspiring and frequently quoted words in the United States Constitution are "We the People." These words represent an essential aspect of life as they give hope in popular sovereignty. They teach us that we are equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Community Health Workers play a crucial role in transmitting the hope embodied by "We the People" as they represent, understand, and are part of many communities within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Today, Community Health Workers are facing a critical time as many are at risk of being defunded, which impacts minoritized communities the most. You can make a difference by unifying our voices and supporting this critical workforce, not just for a short-term fix, but to ensure sustainable funding through Medicaid becomes a reality for many individuals and families. As a CHW or ally, we encourage you to respectfully approach your legislators and advocate for policies that strengthen Virginia's Community Health Worker workforce. Your presence, whether in person at the General Assembly Building (GAB) or virtually, can make a significant difference. You can show your support for this cause by wearing a white T-shirt. Remember, your voice matters, and together, we can ensure that actions are taken to make a difference in the lives of Community Health Workers and the communities they serve. *Check the meeting schedule here: https://lnkd.in/eV4k2Mzd **Join the streaming here: https://lnkd.in/ehh85hfG **Share this link with others https://lnkd.in/e9yudKNp

This brief from CLASP explores ways that states can improve child care access, focusing on policies surrounding financial assistance for child care. Policy recommendations in four key areas include: - Improving information access and outreach - Simplifying the application and streamlining eligibility - Increasing affordability - Recruiting providers who meet a range of family needs Learn more about these recommendations here: https://buff.ly/440QyAp

📣 Title: Unveiling True Intentions: Assessing Politicians' Commitment to Public Service and Holistic Development 🌍🔍 #CitizensFirst #PowerToThePeople #AccountabilityMatters #PoliticalAccountability #PublicServiceMatters #LeadershipEvaluation #GovernanceMatters #CitizenEmpowerment #TransparencyInAction #EthicalGovernance #PeopleOverPolitics #ProgressiveLeadership #InclusiveDevelopment #CitizenEngagement #ResultsDriven #DemocracyFirst #GoodGovernance #PoliticalIntegrity #CommunityDevelopment #PeopleBeforePower #LeadershipAssessment #CommunityDevelopment https://lnkd.in/dq9SbyV7

Through collaboration with community partners, #PublicHealth leaders can create strategies for preventing #AdverseChildhoodExperiences (ACEs) through policy. ASTHO created the #ACEs Policy Prevention Toolkit as a guide for public health leaders to use in the development of these prevention policies. Some of the core strategies include: ▪️ Strengthening economic support for families ▪️ Connecting youth to caring adults and activities ▪️ Establishing educational teaching programs Read about the other key strategies and guidelines in this toolkit here: https://bit.ly/43MOVpW

At the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, we know that people must be able to choose and access the resources they need to recover and thrive. This requires systemic change that we can only achieve by working together to advocate for policies that ensure access to resources for a dignified, self-directed life! This means putting boots on the ground to secure funding for critical services like supportive housing and community-based behavioral health services while advocating for criminal justice reform and investment in the mental health care field and its workers. By utilizing our large network of professionals, organizations, and programs, we push for transformative legislative change that fosters recovery and defends human rights across the country. Learn more about our policy work here: https://lnkd.in/emtXswn5

Many people ask what actions they can take to engage on the #NationalDayOfRacialHealing and this is one simple action to ensure we all can learn #HowWeHeal.