CCEJ invites nominations of community members or groups who have dedicated themselves to promoting equality and justice to receive the Gene Lentzner Human Relations Award in Fall 2024. A decades-long supporter of CCEJ’s work, Gene was devoted to uplifting the community contributions of emerging leaders of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and faiths. Learn more about Gene here.
Nomination deadline is Friday, May 17.
Our mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in our communities.
Our vision is a world where people live free of oppression and thrive.
Roots of Justice Breakfast and Convening Keynote with Dr. Anthony Ocampo in conversation with Dr. Tiffany Brown
On March 8, 2024 in Long Beach, California, CCEJ convened 300 community members for a day of learning, connection, reflection and dialogue. Keynote speaker Dr. Anthony Ocampo spoke with LBUSD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Brown about research experiences for his book “Brown and Gay in LA: The Lives of Immigrant Sons,” the value of supporting youth in conversations about sexual orientation and gender identity, and how he sees his work contributing to larger movements for gender justice. For more information about Dr. Ocampo, visit: https://anthonyocampo.com/
CCEJ’s Programs
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Youth Anti-Oppression Education & Leadership Programs
Building Bridges Camp, Conscious Classrooms, Summer Youth Leadership Institute, and more.
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Restorative Youth Diversion
Restorative Justice Youth Diversion and REAL Resiliency Education Workshops.
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Adult Training & Coaching for Institutional Transformation
CCEJ provides training, coaching, and conflict facilitation for adults in workplaces, schools, colleges, universities, and community settings.
CCEJ’s Values
Restorative Justice Belief Posters
Use CCEJ's Restorative Justice Belief posters to integrate Restorative Justice philosophy more deeply into your work.
CCEJ in the News!
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CCEJ Leadership for the Los Angeles Times' Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility Magazine
Our ED, Reena is recognized as a DEIA Visionary in the Los Angeles Times' Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility Magazine 2023.
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CCEJ in Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Read about CCEJ in the Know(‘ll) Your Business feature in Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Associaion!
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California Conference for Equality and Justice to host social justice breakfast in March
Read about CCEJ’s annual Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast to bring together community members in support of education and building solidarity.
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California’s Stop the Hate Fund invests in violence prevention in LA
Read about CCEJ's work to prevent and address hate violence in Southern California!
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Toyota Celebrates 50 Years of North American Manufacturing at California Plant
Toyota TABC awards CCEJ with a community investment grant!
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Youth Diversion Programs In LA And SF Offer Kids Accused Of Serious Crimes A Chance To Make Things Right
Youth in LA County get a second chance through programs like CCEJ’s Restorative Youth Diversion program
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To Address Rising Hate, More Focus on Prevention and Crimes They Trigger
CCEJ’s role in fighting hate crimes in Southern California.
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LA Country Hate Crimes Rise Again
Read about the rise in hate violence in LA County and how CCEJ is working to address and prevent hate crimes.
Contact
3605 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90807
Email
info@cacej.org
Phone
(562) 435-8184