Monthly Archives: May 2014

Why Restorative Justice Is The Best Alternative To School Suspensions

May. 30, 2014 / By
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Long Beach students and teachers gathered at Reid High School Thursday to discuss the positive impacts of “restorative justice,” an alternative approach to resolving conflicts on school campuses...

Why Do Teens Join Gangs? Community Leaders Weigh In

May. 29, 2014 / By
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On May 12 & 13, community stakeholders from across California came together at the LA Gang Violence Prevention & Intervention Conference to focus on addressing the root causes of gang violence, and highlighting solutions that address those root causes...

LB Violence Prevention Plan Passes Amidst Criticisms

May. 29, 2014 / By
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By CSULB Senior Seminar Reporter Brittany Ballard and VoiceWaves Reporter Intern Ben Novotny

Trey Gaston, 20, from East Long Beach recalled times in high school when he would have to run, rather than walk, home from school...

LGBTQ Teens Explain What Teen Pride Means To Them

May. 29, 2014 / By
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Teen Pride is an event that happens every year the Friday before the larger Long Beach Pride event that draws more than 30,000 people a year...

Community Groups Get Out The Vote

May. 28, 2014 / By
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Long Beach, Calif. – While you’d be hard pressed to find someone who would consider the fact that only 17.5% of registered voters and about 10% of the Long Beach population cast votes in last month’s primary election is impressive, it is worth noting that nearly 9,600 more votes were cast this year than in the last citywide mayoral primary in 2010...

Opportunities Continue Throughout the Year for Families to Enroll in ACA

May. 27, 2014 / By
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California continues to report news about the first ACA open enrollment period, and the ALL IN campaign is working to enroll families in affordable health coverage...

Students Stage ‘Silent Protest’ Over Funding Concerns

May. 23, 2014 / By
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Long Beach students and members of Californians for Justice delivered testimonials and staged a “silent protest” during the Long Beach Unified School Board meeting at the district headquarters on Tuesday...

Why Do Male Athletes—Gay or Straight— Get More Attention Than Female Athletes?

May. 23, 2014 / By
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Photo Courtesy of Getty/Reuters

Being on a sports team comes with camaraderie and often times, teammates can become really close, like family...

Restorative Justice Community Forum, May 29

May. 22, 2014 / By
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On Thursday March 29th at 5 PM, students and staff of Beach and Reid high schools will come together to talk to the press about the power of Restorative Justice and how it has transformed their lives and school communities...

BHC Hiring Hub Coordinator

May. 22, 2014 / By
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Hub Coordinator – Building Healthy Communities: Long Beach

Project Background and Description

Building Healthy Communities: Long Beach (BHC) is a public health initiative funded entirely by The California Endowment (TCE)...

Khmer Youth Showcase Talent, Heritage At 10th Annual Yellow Lounge

May. 19, 2014 / By
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Members of Khmer Girls in Action sang, danced and acted during the 10th Annual Yellow Lounge arts and culture showcase Saturday to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month at the Long Beach School for Adults auditorium...