Social Justice
Our students are passionate about many causes and have the opportunity to lead projects that advance social justice. Each year, students take on new projects individually or collectively, by forming communities of students who are passionate about the same issues they are.
The following examples are just some of the ways our community put Social Justice to action last year:
- The Fall 2008 Law Journal Symposium on Human Trafficking was born out of students’ desire not just to learn about this topic, but to advocate for the victims and propose solutions.
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- Continued work made Brotherhood Inc. a reality in the Twin Cities. The goal of Brotherhood Inc. is to provide a one-stop-shop for those getting out of the juvenile justice system to overcome barriers in obtaining jobs, housing and other services.
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- The Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions, and several student groups gathered together for programming on the financial crisis which began in the fall of 2008. The goal was to provide more than an explanation for the crisis by engaging professional communities in ways to restore trust and encourage ethical leadership as we move forward.
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- Professor Marianna Hernandez Crespo continued work on the UST International Alternative Dispute Resolution Research Network which works in Latin America bringing resources and action in alternative dispute resolution to promote justice
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- Students brought civil rights leaders, educators and concerned citizens together for the second conference in a series, "How are the Children Doing? Part II." The conference aimed to examine juvenile justice in the metro area and collaborate with participants to propose and find solutions.
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Some of the key ways to get involved in Social Justice Work are through:
Links to Others:
