Birthing families in NOLA, whether you had a doula or not, we want to hear from you! Join us for an in-person listening session on 11/16 (1-3pm) or 11/17 (11:30am-1:30pm) to help us create a #doula awareness campaign. Register at https://t.co/ybTakDdTnC. Gift card provided!
Today’s the day! Come see our Sr. Dir. of Media & COMMS, @ima_gin_airy, present w/our HRSA program officer about our #HIV stigma reduction campaign featuring our film New Nickels at #2023USCHA! 2-4pm, M4 Capitol Room.
It may be a regular Tuesday for people around the world, but for many New Orleanians, today is a really hard day. In remembrance of Hurricanes Katrina & Ida we're sharing words from our Founder @dsherve. Care for yourself & your wellbeing today; we're sending out some extra love.
2/2...strive to improve the lives of others, advocate on their behalf, and #BreakBarriers across the board. We asked IWES social workers how they have broken down barriers. Scroll through to see what they had to say! #SocialWorkBreaksBarriers#SWMonth2023
1/2✨Happy #SocialWorkDay! Today we celebrate all the outstanding social workers at IWES! Thank you for your dedication to developing the individual & collective well-being of fams, groups, & communities. Join us in celebrating, acknowledging, & uplifting #SocialWorkers who…
We have THREE new job openings at IWES! Check them out and APPLY TODAY at https://t.co/zjb3nlwz4V
⭐CHC Program Manager
⭐Communications Manager
⭐Research & Evaluation Coordinator
We’re sad to see DJ Jubilee stepping away from mentoring/coaching youth after all these years. ❤️ As out Founder/CEO @dsherve says, “Trauma is the underbelly of violence," so until our youth heal, how can we expect the violence to go away? #SadNotBad https://t.co/88DeyHjoin
NEWNESS! Check out the trailer for our newest feature Evergreen, created by our Dir. of Media/COMMS @ima_gin_airy, & premiering Nov. 8 at the New Orleans Film Festival. Come watch it at 5:30pm at the @NOJazzMarket & follow our "mosaic.iwes" IG page for a free ticket giveaway!
In August our Founder/CEO Dr. @dsherve joined @MHarrisPerry & Edward Buckles, Jr. on @TheTakeaway to discuss the trauma experienced by so many, in light of the 17th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. If you missed the convo, you can access it here: https://t.co/Rq4gGypQ5Y
Last month during a City Council meeting discussing gaps in mental health care in New Orleans, our founder/CEO @dsherve had the opportunity to share how IWES strives to enhance mental and physical health and emotional resiliency. Read more about it here: https://t.co/ujAGNEX3q0
2/2 In a recent interview our CEO @dsherve stated, “Trauma is the underbelly of violence. If we don't help people through suffering, it can turn into violence." So how does trauma intersect w/incarceration & violence? How does healing impact these systems? https://t.co/Pz2aSqOt3N
What an incredible group of awardees, and what an incredible opportunity! Honored to be a part of this with Helena Hansen, @doctorpoe@dsherve Felix Schweizer, Joel Braslow @UCLA_BRI@UCLA
LISTEN 🎧: Louisiana's Juvenile Detention Crisis
Last week a federal judge placed a temporary hold on Louisiana Gov. John Bell Edwards's plan to move juveniles to #Angola. For more on this, we spoke with @jmderobertis, staff reporter at @theadvocatebr. https://t.co/dfTCe7jVoA
TODAY 📻: #Angola
~@visitingroompr's Dr. Marcus Kondkar & Arthur Carter, who was convicted to life without parole when he was 24
~@jmderobertis, staff reporter at @theadvocatebr on Louisiana's juvenile justice crisis
~@UCLA prof. & author of "Freedom Dreams" Robin DG Kelley
In light of the 17th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina & the premiere of the profound doc @KatrinaBabies, TOMORROW, Monday 8/29 our Founder/CEO @dsherve will be LIVE on @TheTakeaway at 8:45amCT w/@MHarrisPerry discussing the trauma experienced by so many. Tune in. #SadNotBad