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August 11, 2017 Fair suspension policies in public schools: Charleston, SC school superintendent implemented Positive Behavior Intervention Systems in 10 schools and Restorative Justice in 5 schools, reducing suspension rates; Affordable housing: City of Lexington, KY committed $2 million annually to an affordable housing trust fund to build and renovate low-income housing; Diversion of mentally… Continue reading Across the Country, Justice Ministry Organizations Win

November 14, 2016  The 2016 Annual Assembly, held on November 14th, 2016, was joined by 14 member congregations, forming Justice Knox. Now, a year later, more than 20 congregations, including Lutheran, Catholic, Episcopalian, Baptist, United Methodist, Presbyterian, Non-Denominational Christian, United Church of Christ and Jewish are participating at some level. By the 2017 Justice Knox… Continue reading Annual Assembly brings Knoxville Congregations Together around Justice