Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law | Advancing justice and opportunity

Training

Racial Justice Training Institute

The Shriver Center invites applications to the 2015 Racial Justice Training Institute. By placing the most up-to-date racial justice tools in the hands of front line advocates, the Institute provides real opportunities to address the impacts of structural racialization and ensure that race is front and center in our efforts to eradicate poverty. Learn more.

Clearinghouse Review

Six Steps to Broader Impact

Shriver Center President John Bouman outlines a six-step process to turn problems presented by clients into affirmative problem-solving action with broader impact. Read more.

Advocacy

When Discretion Means Denial

Overly restrictive housing admission policies against people with criminal records have serious consequences for those individuals, including homelessness, and are a potential violation of their civil rights. Learn more.

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CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW

Learn about a collaborative approach to housing under VAWA in the November-December 2014 Clearinghouse Review.

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