Social Justice Topics

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Quiz: The U.S. Prison System

The U.S. prison system is plagued with problems and often operates on a retributive (punished-focused) philosophy rather than promoting rehabilitation of the offender. Learn more by downloading this...
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Status of Native American Women

From income to poverty to health, many social justice issues face Native American women in the United States.  

The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)

This fact sheet highlights the main concerns about the Central American Free Trade Agreement and answers the questions, "What factors are needed for the development of countries in...
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Economic Justice for All

This resource provides an overview and outline of Economic Justice for All and highlights important quotes and themes from the U.S. Catholic Bishops' document, Economic Justice for All.

Case Studies on Women Refugees

Women who seek asylum in the U.S. have particular difficulties as refugees. This fact sheet describes their situation and includes several case studies.

Refugees Around the World

For World Refugee Day on June 20, or on other occasions, use this fact sheet to read about refugees from different countries around the world.

What Does It Mean to Support Our Troops?

How does the U.S. really treat its soldiers and veterans? This article from Sojourners answers that question and encourages readers to send a letter to the editor of their local newspapers for...
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Hotel Rwanda Movie Reflection and Activities

Hotel Rwanda, the recent movie about the Rwandan genocide, teaches valuable lessons about individual and collective responsibility in the face of injustice. This resource is based on a study guide by...
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Victims of Torture

The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is June 26. Use this fact sheet to learn about the torture that remains a problem in at least half the world's countries in the 21st century.

Social Security Reform from a Scriptural Perspective

Jim Wallis from Sojourners offers this reflection on social security reform from a biblical perspective.

Poverty and the Environment Unit

Use this unit for World Environment Day (June 5) or any other environmental day. This new forty-one page unit is full of Catholic Social Teaching, fact sheets, case studies, prayers, interactive...
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Street Children

This fact sheet describes the situation of the millions of children around the world who are called "street children." The resource is based on the New Internationalist magazine's April...
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