The importance of community empowerment in advancing public policy cannot be underestimated. Collaborations for Social Justice provides powerful examples of how professionals have successfully mobilized the public. Written primarily for students, academics, and lawyers, this book bridges the widely publicized gap between professional advocates and grassroots organizations. The authors demonstrate that participation on the part of professionals in the process of empowerment of low-income communities is transformative and enriching for everyone affected.
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Transformative Collaborations: Professionals and Minority Community Power Chapter 3 Creating a New World: Transformative Lawyering for Social Change Chapter 4 Organizing Education: Academic Research and Community Organizing for Social Reform Chapter 5 LULUs of the Field: Research and Activism for Environmental Justice Chapter 6 The Production of Knowledge and Community Empowerment: Organizing and Research on Youth Violence Chapter 7 Private Troubles and Public Issues
