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UMass Dartmouth, along with partners Massasoit Community College and UMass School of Law, were awarded a $150,000 Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) grant from the Office of the Governor to research and gather evidence-based data toward the creation of a multi-campus curriculum for a Transformative Justice Certification Program. This initiative will help institutions of higher education implement training, certification, and workforce readiness for Transformative Justice Practitioners. The Massachusetts Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) seeds and supports innovations and proven pra...

Several bills are pending in the Legislature that seek to recalibrate our policing system and help prevent another murder like Mr. Floyd’s from occurring.

As a member of the Faith Coalition for the Common Good's Transformative Justice (TJ) Task Force, I have worked with other members to oppose the militarization of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell's law enforcement operations, and in particular the sheriff's planned acquisition of a military vehicle. The TJ Task Force believes that law enforcement works best when it acts respectfully toward the community it serves. The plain purpose of a military vehicle, however, is to intimidate individuals and the public at large. The task force agrees with the majority of Americans on this issue, who r...

The Annapolis rally is one of 150 cities participating in a “John Lewis Voting Rights Act action event” to push Congress to pass the legislation that would require state Legislatures get approval from the Department of Justice to change election laws that limit voting rights.

“Fostering a sense of inclusiveness and community for all” “We still have work to do,” Chancellor May declares Chancellor Gary S. May presented his annual awards last week for achievement in diversity and community, honoring individuals and departments for notable contributions promoting “an environment that fosters a sense of inclusiveness and community for all.” “It’s inspiring!” he declared Wednesday, April 28, during a virtual ceremony that replaced what would normally have been a reception at the Chancellor’s Residence. “They’re the people who are helping UC Davis...