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UNCAGED, New E-Book Launch, Saturday, January 17th, from the Amazon Platform for only 99 cents. You do not want to miss this opportunity to reflect on youth crimes and look at the disturbing tendency for the justice system to favour confinement instead of understanding or rehabilitation. Purchase your paperback also and become a champion for change.

THE LAUNCH OF THE E-BOOK FOR UNCAGED Please purchase this e-book from the Amazon Platform on Saturday, January 17th, for 99 cents. Will we keep caging our Black and minority youth or give them a real chance to heal and strive? In Uncaged, Norma Fay reveals the realities faced by Black and minority youth, and calls for understanding, ca

What kind of day are you having?
Beautiful crystal-white snow is falling in Mississauga, Ontario. Behind the snow, clouds hang, and the temperature falls.

Reflections: Dr. Andrew Campbell (Dr. ABC) reminded us on a webinar last evening, January 15, 2025, that courageous conversations start at home for families and their children... talk about things that matter.

I often reach out to educate, transform and strengthen folks in my community, and someone sees my actions. I am so humbled when that person shows up for me.
I am sharing my award today from Nikki Clarke.

Author Dynamic keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and five-time published author who uses the content of her books as vehicles to educate

With Nikki Clarke Show – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Youth Involvement in Gun Crimes:

An easy response is 'lock them in jail and let them rot.' I have heard this response many times.
There are many alternatives before your children become involved in crime, and if you have tried your best and this is the outcome, jail temporarily until treatment programs are available. There are different modalities to address risk factors, root causes, and the best approach to addressing change that is safe for the community. Many qualified professionals have the skills to work with adolescents.

Read, END, Incarceration of Black and Minority Youth. You will find preventative tools and solutions.

Birthday Wishes:
A very Happy Birthday to my hubby Noel

Youth with Mental Health Issues and the Youth Criminal Justice System:
Too often, young people enter the justice system in Canada not because they have all committed severe offences but rather that they have healthcare needs that are not addressed in their communities. Having a mental illness carries so much stigma that they use substances (drugs, alcohol and risky behaviours) to cope with the symptoms. Many have no access to a diagnosis, their behaviours worsen, and they are thrown in jail.
Young people should not have to be incarcerated to obtain a diagnosis of mental illness. This is unnecessary and counterproductive.
Please read my recently released book, END, Incarceration of Black and Minority Youth. It is a great toolkit for making changes.

Plagiarizing some of Pete Nojd's words about HOPE! Our voices must be heard while carefully considering the words we speak
Incarceration of young persons do not change delinquent behaviours. We must keep them in our community where they can receive the support they need to thrive. If you are in Toronto, on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 12 - 2 p.m., drop in at Regent Park to participate in this dynamic discussion and purchase a great tool kit to guide your advocacy "END, Incarceration of Black and Minority Youth.

Black History Month 2024: Let us continue to disseminate information to strengthen each other. Despite the best intentions of some of those working in the youth justice sector and the recommendations they received over the years to keep Black and Minority youth in their communities while delivering the services they need to strive, there are still large numbers of them being incarcerated. Their future remains uncertain, due to systemic, and cultural barriers, splintered mental health care and lack of consistent mechanisms.
Purchase my most recent book and use it as a tool kit to collaborate and advocate for change. Amazon.ca or Amazon.com

The Incarceration of Black and Minority Youth: There are hundreds of alternatives to placing children in jail. I am ready to share some examples with you and inform you that incarceration does not change delinquent behaviours!

A new book on the topic "END Incarceration for Black and Minority Youth" will be rolling off the Amazon Press in February, Black History Month. Let's discuss the contents and advocate for change. Invite me to a forum to speak about the alternatives.

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Increase literacy: Books promote literacy flow, and I have authored four. Please give the gift of reading to children for the holidays.