Archive for the “News” Category

A Circle of Women

Now that the holidays are over, a new year stretches out before us. In my faith tradition, the weeks prior to Christmas are a time set aside for preparing for what is to come. It’s a time of waiting and reflecting on the current state of affairs, both externally and internally, and most importantly, on the love that still needs to be born into the world. The days are the shortest, and nights the longest during this time of year, and indeed, the world has seemed like a very dark and cold place as of late. Read More

Trafficking Awareness Month

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a specific highlight to January 11th as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.  It is estimated that more than 20 million men, […]Read More

Justice for Tamir Rice

We gathered on the playground. We gathered in solidarity with people all over the state and the country seeking justice for Tamir Rice, killed by police who won’t be held accountable. Read More

Miami University – Intern Reflection

During Fall 2015, Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center was lucky to have Maggie Botts, a Social Work student from Miami University, as an intern through the Miami University's Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine's Residency Program. Maggie shares her own words about the experience.Read More

Death Row Inmate Hunger Strike

At midnight on November 9, 2015, Keith LaMar began a hunger strike, vowing to fast until the end to protest the newly announced restrictions being placed on the four prisoners […]Read More

Give the gift of Education and Advocacy!

While you are heading to the stores or placing your online orders, consider giving the gift of education and advocacy through IJPC this holiday season! We are offering alternative gifts that you can purchase for your favorite activist on your Christmas list.Read More

Reflections from IJPC while Walking to Stop Executions

Earlier this month, IJPC staff and intern (Allison, Andrea, Maggie and Mel) joined with other abolitionists to walk 83 miles from the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, where Ohio […]Read More