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General Scope: The Kempe Children's Center is a clinically based resource providing training, consultation, program development and evaluation, and research in child abuse and neglect. The Center is committed to multidisciplinary approaches to the prevention, identification, and treatment of all forms of abuse and neglect.Training Specific: Kempe provides advanced training for front-line professionals who will subsequently become child abuse and neglect experts in their communities. Examples of trainings offered include: •Training Opportunities through the Colorado Department of Human Services; •Perpetration Prevention Training;•Treatment of Sexually Abusive Youth: A Goal Oriented Approach.

L’AiR Arts* is a not-for-profit organisation (une association à but non lucratif soumise à la loi 1901) with a mission to support intercultural exchange through international arts residency programs. In collaboration with leading arts institutions and professionals, our residency programs support intercultural exchange, research, professional development and creation – while promoting diversity, inclusion and international understanding through artistic and cultural heritage.
L’AiR Arts residency program grounds its commitment to the contemporary arts within a historical perspective.

Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we do not charge our clients for legal representation or advocacy, and we receive no government funding. We depend on contributions from supporters around the country.

In 1972 three young attorneys decided to establish an organization that could provide Latinos with the legal resources to overcome the obstacles that frustrated their dreams and limited their lives. Jorge Batista, Victor Marrero and Cesar A. Perales founded the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund to give Latinos a voice within the legal system and a role in public life.
Since that time our notable board members have included a Supreme Court Justice, a U.S. Ambassador and a member of congress.
For almost 40 years now, the organization has made a real difference in the daily lives of Latinos across the United States. Parents, teachers, voters, immigrants, students all continue to reach out to us for assistance in protecting their civil rights. And we continue to respond.
Recently, we became LatinoJustice PRLDEF, a name that better reflects the broad scope of people and nationalities who we protect and who make up our organization.
And though our name is different, our mission to promote justice for all Latinos has remained unchanged since 1972.
Our attorneys have litigated precedent-setting impact cases that have profoundly improved the way Latinos are treated in our society.
Our landmark cases continue make a difference in the daily lives of Latinos across the country in these and other areas. Here are a few of them:
Voting Rights
* As a result of our court victory, bilingual ballots and interpreters – in English, Spanish and Chinese – were provided to voters in the New York City elections. In turn, this decision affected how the Voting Rights Act was amended.
* In another early victory, we got federal courts to block a city Democratic Party primary election on the grounds that New York City Council boundaries diminished the power of minority voters. On September 10, 1981, New Yorkers awoke to headlines announcing a court-ordered postponement of elections scheduled that day for Mayor and City Council. LatinoJustice PRLDEF had successfully challenged the redistricting plan passed by the City Council and signed into law by the Mayor, which had been drawn to prevent additional minority representation on the City Council.
* Over the past 30 years, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has continued to successfully attack gerrymandering throughout the Northeast including redistricting plans drawn in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Promoting Inclusion in Our Society
* In Milanes v. Chertoff, we challenged naturalization processing delays of up to four years, making it possible for many Latinos to become citizens in time to vote.
Balancing the Educational Scales
* Our very first lawsuit, Aspira v. New York City Board of Education, ensured public schools provided equal opportunities for English language learners.
* Subsequently, we fought the forced segregation of Latino children in Delaware, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Protecting Language Rights in the Workplace
* EEOC v. Beauty Enterprises, Inc. prevented an employer from enforcing an "English-Only" policy against Latino employees.
Ensuring Choice in Public and Private Housing
* We sued New York City for discriminating against Latinos and African-Americans who applied for public housing.
* Valdez v. Brookhaven stopped a town from carrying out mass evictions of Latino day laborers.
Protecting Migrant and Immigrant Rights:
* We challenged New Jersey and Puerto Rico for deliberately failing to protect the rights of migrant farm laborers.
* Aguilar v. ICE challenges Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s right to perform warrantless raids on Latino homes.
* Lozano v. Hazleton prevented a locality from passing its own anti-immigrant ordinance that would have restricted Latino immigrants' rights to secure employment and housing.

If you or someone you love is the target of a criminal investigation or was arrested and/or formally charged with a criminal offense, the person you want in your corner is Michael Gowdey. He’s the best in the business, earning numerous accolades.
The sooner you involve Mr. Gowdey in the process — preferably before charges are filed — the greater the likelihood of a favorable outcome.