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LGBTQ Discrimination in the Workplace

LGBTQ workplace discrimination involves treating any employee unfavorably based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Check out this article to learn what constitutes as workplace discrimination.

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Addiction and the LGBT Community

The term LGBT refers to several different types of people, all with their own unique stories to tell. For decades, those stories were hidden from view, as researchers rarely asked questions about identity or preference when conducting studies. This guide explores published studies that contain data about the LGBT experience, and some of the statistics are worrisome.

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Why Is Substance Abuse High in the LGBTQ Community?

One thing that holds across the world of addiction treatment is that no one individual is the same, and as such, their treatment should reflect that. That being the case, many obstacles stand in the way of one’s recovery. This guide explores why substance abuse rates are incredibly high in the LGBTQ community.

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Substance Use Resources for Historically Marginalized Groups

Students from historically marginalized groups face unique challenges when seeking help for mental health and addiction. These resource guides from SUPE help individuals better understand what shaped the current standard of care for their demographic, offer advice on what can be done to better oneself, and also give insight into steps that can be taken to make the future of mental health care more inclusive.

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Black Visions of the Holy Land: African American Christian Engagement with Israel and Palestine by Roger Baumann

This book examines African American Christian involvement in Israel and Palestine to show how competing visions of “the Black Church” are changing through transnational political engagement. Considering cases ranging from African American Christian Zionists to Palestinian solidarity activists, Roger Baumann traces how Black religious politics transcend domestic arenas and enter global spaces.

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OIG Releases First Quarter 2024 Report

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) published its first Quarterly Report of 2024. The report documents sustained investigations into serious misconduct–including lying to OIG, a mishandled sexual assault investigation, threats by a City employee, and false police reports. Read the full report here.

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Traffic Stop Resources

As CRS calls on transparent conversations about the Chicago Police Department’s use of excessive force in relationship to Black, Brown, and Indigenous people of our Beloved city, we share a list of traffic stop resources in partnership with the ACLU of Illinois.

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Embracing Inclusivity: The Power of Universal Design for Learning

In the rapidly changing world, it is essential to create inclusive learning environments that cater to the needs of all learners. One approach that has gained significant recognition is Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Check out this article to understand UDL and its core principles.

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