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“Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done. My work with the poor and the incarcerated has persuaded me that the opposite of poverty is not wealth; the opposite of poverty is justice. Finally, I’ve come to believe that the true measure of our commitment to justice, the character of our society, our commitment to the rule of law, fairness, and equality cannot be measured by how we treat the rich, the powerful, the privileged, and the respected among us. The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.”
–Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
My husband and are getting more active in this space after taking a course and participating in an eye opening poverty simulation. It is practically impossible to live in some of our communities.
I’d like to know more about this simulation. Can you provide a link or organization name?
Here is a start. This is a link to our local organization which used a program from another org out if Missouri I think . . It was a complete package and very well done! http://accessofwestmichigan.org/initiatives/poverty-education-initiative/poverty-simulation-workshop/
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