Western Justice Center

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As we enter the fifth year of our partnership with Azusa Unified School District, we’re reflecting on the profound journey we've shared together. In the fall of 2019, when we first embarked on this historic seven-year collaboration to bring conflict resolution education and restorative practices to every K-12 school in Azusa, we knew we could create meaningful change. Together, we have met the many challenges and opportunities public schools face with the the power of conflict resolution education and restorative practices to help Azusa students heal and thrive. Today, our joint efforts have been recognized by the Community Schools Partnership Program of the California Department of Education. Thank you to everyone in the district and to all of our supporters who have helped to nurture this partnership. Learn more in our latest newsletter: https://shorturl.at/il0ua #AzusaUnified #Peacemaking #PeerMediation #ConflictResolution #Mediation #YouthEmpowerment Arturo Magana, MPA

A big shoutout to our latest sponsor!! A big thank you to Jenner & Block and special thanks to Julie Shepard. The support from our 2024 Empower Sponsors will make it possible for WJC to reach more than 30 schools and affect learning environments for more than 25,000 youth this year. We thank you all for your continued support & advocacy. Interested in sponsoring or attending the Empower Gala? Click here for more information: https://rb.gy/fby8km

At Western Justice Center, we believe in the power of every young person, regardless of their background or zip code. We envision a world where communities are healed, united, and transformed through equity, justice, and opportunity. Our belief is simple yet profound: every child deserves a chance to pursue their innate human potential in safety and joy. Through conflict resolution education, we're paving the way for a brighter future for generations to come. #YouthEmpowerment #ConflictResolution #Peacemaker #YouthVoice #PeerMediation #HealingCircles

A big shoutout to our latest sponsors!! A huge THANK YOU to Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP, Groom Law Group, Chartered, Analysis Group, Alston & Bird, Jones Day and Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. Special thanks to Dale Kinsella, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, Shawn Holley, Viv Hunter Turner, Bruce Deal, Jeffrey Belkin, Daniel D. McMillan and Shaphan R.. The support from our 2024 Empower Sponsors will make it possible for WJC to reach more than 30 schools and affect learning environments for more than 25,000 youth this year. We thank you all for your continued support & advocacy. Interested in sponsoring or attending the Empower Gala? Click here for more information: https://rb.gy/fby8km

A huge THANK YOU to O'Melveny & Myers LLP who have increased their pledge to support our critical work! Our appreciation goes out Ryan Yagura, Charles Lifland and David Lash. The support from our 2024 Empower Sponsors will make it possible for WJC to reach more than 30 schools and affect learning environments for more than 25,000 youth this year. We thank you all for your continued support & advocacy! Interested in sponsoring or attending the Empower Gala? Click here for more information: https://rb.gy/fby8km

Our Empower Sponsors have done it again! Big SHOUT OUT to our Bronze Level Sponsors: Alternative Resolution Centers (ARC), StoneTapert Insurance Services, Magna Legal Services, Buchalter, Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP, Sidley Austin LLP, Phenix Truck and Van, SoCalGas, Citi Global Wealth at Work and Kepner Mediation. Special thanks to: Mark Drooks, Dorothy Wolpert, A. Howard Matz, Sidney Kanazawa, Chuck Tapert, Meredith Cherry, Pamela Webster, Debra Krueger, William Wright, Rollin Ransom, Rick Albertini, Todd Davis, Elsie Elias and Raymond Kepner. The support from our 2024 Empower Sponsors will make it possible for WJC to reach more than 30 schools and affect learning environments for more than 25,000 youth this year. We thank you all for your continued support & advocacy. Interested in sponsoring or attending the Empower Gala? Click here for more information: https://rb.gy/fby8km

𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔? 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐉𝐂! Mediation Mentors 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 as they apply their conflict resolution skills in mock mediation practice sessions. Students range from new conflict resolvers to experienced peer mediators. Whatever their level of knowledge or skill, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. Visit 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.𝐨𝐫𝐠/𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬-𝐩𝐦𝐢 for more information. #Mediation #ConflictResolution #MakeADifference #GiveBack

Can you believe this impressive list of our Empower Sponsors? A huge THANK YOU to our Silver Level Sponsors: @Westmount Partners, Pasadena City College, Berkeley Research Group, Mayer Brown, ANDERSON BURTON CONSTRUCTION INC., Hahn & Hahn LLP, Judicate West, Loeb & Loeb LLP, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Somos Group, Dorothy and Sidney Factor Fun through the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, Douthit Productions, @Louis M. Meisinger, Lois and Jim Thompson, Robert A. Meyer Esq. Special thanks to Tanya Acker, Nathan Basseen, Chris Kelly, Tim Merrill, Christianne Kerns, Jason Lyon, Kayla Horacek, Dean Rallis, R. Scott Jenkins, Laurie Ruckel, Lawrence Venick, Lance Jurich, W. Allan Edmiston, Jeffrey Wortman, Dana Howells, Lorie Almon, Alfred Fraijo Jr., Jessica Rivas Tetlo Emmen, James Berliner, Jose A. Gomez, Var Fox, rosemarie chiusano, Melissa Blair Aliotti, Amy Fisch Soloman. The support from our 2024 Empower Sponsors will make it possible for WJC to reach more than 30 schools and affect learning environments for more than 25,000 youth this year. We thank you all for your continued support & advocacy. Interested in sponsoring or attending the Empower Gala? Click here for more information: https://rb.gy/fby8km

Supporters of our Empower Gala keep stepping up! A huge THANK YOU to our newest Gold Level Sponsors, Blue Shield of California, Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Waymaker LLP, Brad Brian and his wife Claire Brian. And shoutout to The Walt Disney Company who increased their support up to the Ambassador level! Special thanks to @Eugene Holmes, Princess Manasseh, Esq. Roger Patterson, @Gordy Goldsmith, Karen Frederiksen, Horacio Gutierrez, Jaime Marquart, Diane McGimsey, Hope Scott, Ricquel L., Brian Panish The support from our 2024 Empower Sponsors will make it possible for WJC to reach more than 30 schools and affect learning environments for more than 25,000 youth this year. We thank you all for your continued support & advocacy. Interested in sponsoring or attending the Empower Gala? Click here for more information: https://rb.gy/fby8km