February 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012
Ties That Bind: Reimagining juvenile justice and child welfare for teens, families and communities
Date: February 2, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
A Child Welfare Watch forum presented by the Center for New York City AffairsThe Bloomberg administration is seeking major changes in how the city works with teens in juvenile justice, child protection and foster care. The city would create a complete juvenile justice system in the five boroughs, no longer sending teens to state-run correctional facilities. At the same time, nonprofits would create more intensive, family-centered and community-rooted services for teens in child welfare. Can the ...
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Social Innovation Speaker Series: Filmmaking as Social Innovation
Date: February 6, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Join us for "Filmmaking as Social Innovation: A panel discussion" with three award-winning activists and changemakers who leverage the power of film and media to influence positive social change.Featuring:David France, producer, director and writer of How To Survive A Plague; contributing editor, GQ and New York MagazineLinda Goode Bryant, co-producer, director and writer of Flag Wars; founder, Active Citizen Project & Project EATSRobin Hayes, producer and director of Beautiful Me(s):Finding our...
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Public Elementary School: How to Apply
Date: February 7, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join Clara Hemphill, the staff of Insideschools, and other experts with answers to questions about: What to look for in an elementary school How and when to register Programs for gifted and talented students Special educationEnglish as a second languageCharter schools This event is presented by The Center for New York City Affairs and Insideschools.org and co-sponsored by The New York City Council. Insideschools.org is a project of the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School.Insidesc...
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CPS: Public Voices lecture, Russ Feingold
Date: February 22, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold discusses new book and post-9/11 America...
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The Detention Dilemma: Families, Security and Immigrant Rights
Date: February 23, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Media reports document the continuing expansion and privatization of immigrant detention centers and the violation of immigrants’ rights throughout the process of detention and deportation. How does long-term detention affect individuals and their families? Can the immigration system do a better job of balancing the nation’s professed commitment to human rights with concerns about law enforcement and border security?With:Maria Hinojosa, of the FRONTLINE documentary Lost in Detention; President &...
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