Justice for Women:
 A Collaboration with Low-Income Women
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Hear the stories: our bi-lingual Summer 2010 Newsletter tells the stories of women taking action through Justice Circles.
- Speaking Truth to Power/La Verdad Ante el Poder
- Empowering Teens to Break
the Cycle of Violence/Construyendo Relaciones
Saludables
- Uniting to Reform Education
in Detroit/Unidos para Reformar la
Educación en Detroit
- Creating Urban Green Spaces
in Lima, Peru/Creando Espacios Verdes
Urbanos en Lima, Perú
See the story: watch our Women's Justice Circle Video
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IPJC Justice Journal on Human Trafficking
 Summer 2010 Issue of A Matter of Spirit, IPJC's quarterly justice journal. Articles include:
• "Slavery: Our Demand and Our Response," by Patrice M. Colletti, SDS
• "Human Trafficking: A Community Issue," by Chris Killmer
• "Could I Have a Trafficking Footprint?," by Judy Byron, OP
• "From Risk to Safety: Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking," by Terri Kimball
• "New Abolitionist Movement," by Erin Murphy
• Human Trafficking Snapshot
• Resources for discussion, prayer and action
Download a PDF of the Summer 2010 Issue or contact us to be added to our mailing list.
 Listen to Podcast of issue
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 NWCRI Members Challenge Goldman Sachs
When executives from the financial giant Goldman Sachs meet with shareholders, they will face questions about the Securities & Exchange Commission’s fraud investigation making headlines. Thanks to a pay disparity resolution sponsored by the Northwest Coalition for Responsible Investment (NWCRI), they will also have to answer to shareholders about their excessive executive compensation. The resolution was filed by the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel and the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, both members of NWCRI.
Download the Press Release 
Press Coverage: Nuns from Mt. Angel Take on Goldman Sachs (KGW TV)
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IPJC Justice Cafes for Young Adults
 Our 1st Justice Cafe Season in 2009-2010 was a great success.
IPJC Justice Cafes brought together young adults in 6 U.S. States in Nigeria for meaningful conversations about a spirituality that does justice.
The 2010-2011 Justice Cafe Season will launch in September.
We are currently developing program materials for the next season. Conversation topics will include Hunger & Homelessness, Climate Change, Migration, Forced Labor & Sweatshops, Globalization, and HIV/AIDS.
To learn about how to bring Justice Cafes to your local community, contact the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center at 206-223-1138 or ipjc@ipjc.org.
Visit the Justice Cafe social networking website to learn more.
Watch a video about Justice Cafes
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 Immigration Workshop
IPJC is now offering two hour Immigration Workshops at parishes across the northwest. Examine the complex issue of immigration including economic and legislative issues, faithful citizenship, and the call to act with justice. Contact us to host one at your parish!
Take Action
Visit our Immigration Resources page and our Legislative Action Center and ask your members of Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.
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Just Video Contest - Results and Videos
IPJC announces the winners of our 1st Annual High School Just Video Contest. See complete results. |
Congratulations to all of the participants!
Students participating in the Just Video Contest were asked to:
• Explore one of the following social justice topics: immigration, human trafficking or water as a human right
• Create a 4-6 minute video that informs and inspires the audience to act for justice
• Make connections between what they learn in the classroom and global issues
• Incorporate Catholic Social Teaching
View Contest Brochure with contest details.
Winning participants received $500 for 1st, $200 for 2nd and $100 for 3rd. |
1st Prize: "Water Realities"
by Laura Jansen of Marian Catholic High School, Homewood, IL.
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 Care for All of Creation Book
Care for All of Creation is IPJC's six session process for faith communities.
- Universe Story
- Toxics
- Global Warming
- Social, Economic, Environmental Interdependence
- Water
- Greening Parishes
Each session includes prayer, education, catholic social teaching, analysis, discussion, signs of hope and action.
Suggestions for using Care for All of Creation Booklets:
- Create an adult education program or series using the booklets
- Use with a parish or community small group during a liturgical season
- Use the process as a follow up to JustFaith, RCIA, or other community based program
- Gather a cross-generational group to share the process together
“Care for All of Creation is a wonderful resource for parishes wishing to become more involved in exploring the connection between our faith and care for Earth. I highly recommend it!”
—Patty Bowman, Director of Social Outreach−St. James Cathedral
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