Seek Social Justice

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  Rethinking Social Justice: Getting to the Root of the Problem

  What’s really going on here?

  That’s the first question to ask when we meet people in need. In the video for this lesson, you’ll hear from experienced leaders focused on identifying the real roots of poverty and social breakdown. You’ll also meet members of one university who are implementing a relational understanding of social justice in their surrounding community.

Facts on Human Need and Social Breakdown

• The U.S. government defines poverty as an income under $21,200 for a family of four. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
• Today, 37 million people in America live in households with incomes below the poverty threshold, and over 13 million of those who live in poverty are children.
• In the U.S., more than 650,000 homeless individuals sleep on the street or in a homeless shelter each night. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
• Almost half of the students in America’s major urban school districts don't graduate on time. (EPE Research Center)