Bishop René Soulé, Chaplain and Executive Director-Elect of NBEOCA, sends us a reminder of the Justice Sunday Initiative, sponsored by Northshore Black Elected Officials Coalition & Associates (NBEOCA). The Coalition asks that on Sunday, January 19, 2014 (Rev Dr MLK, Jr weekend) ALL churches in St. Helena, St.
Tammany, Tangipahoa, & Washington Parishes preach a Justice
message. The goals of this initiative are as follows:
1. AWARENESS: All churches preach a Justice message on Sunday, Jan 19th
2. ACTION: Create/Support - Parenting Workshops on "Effective Parenting" and Reentry Programs to support successful reintegration into the community to be launched in Feb 2014.
1. AWARENESS: All churches preach a Justice message on Sunday, Jan 19th
2. ACTION: Create/Support - Parenting Workshops on "Effective Parenting" and Reentry Programs to support successful reintegration into the community to be launched in Feb 2014.
3. ADVOCACY:
Meet with Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, DAs, and Clerk of the Court to
advocate for more diversion programs for non-violent and first time
offenders.
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