JOTF in the Media

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JOTF focuses on providing potential solutions and engaging community members, providers, and employers in productive dialogue to address necessary systemic changes. We are often cited for our expertise and research. Here you will find articles, media and other highlights of our work.

Mar 8, 2019

The shine theory: How the growing voice of women in Annapolis are looking to uplift others

The Daily Record
A look at the growing voice of women in Annapolis will be the opening panel at The Daily Record’s third annual Women’s Leadership Summit on March 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Coppin State University. The summit brings together Top 100 Women, Leading Women and the state’s network of women professionals to learn about important topics facing women, discuss community involvement and create mentoring relationships. “It’s going to be inspiring,” said Michelle Siri, executive director of The Women’s Law Center of Maryland. “You are going to get to meet really interesting women that are doing great things. It is a chance to network and it is a chance to learn and hear things from a perspective that you might not already be considering things in. … Right now (in the General Assembly), there are just so many exciting things happening.” Siri will be moderating the panel featuring Martin, Jo Saint-Charles, political action chair of the NAACP Maryland State Conference, Del. Ariana Kelly, D-Montgomery and Caryn York, Job Opportunities Task Force (JOTF) Executive Director discussing women’s growing voices and a wide variety of topics, including workplace harassment, uplifting the voices for women of color and economic security.
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Apr 3, 2018

Guest Opinion: Comprehensive crime bill will take us back decades

Maryland Reporter
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Feb 22, 2018

Project JumpStart Saving Baltimore Lives By Teaching Trades

WJZ Baltimore
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Dec 9, 2017

To stem Baltimore crime, invest in jobs

Baltimore Sun
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Oct 12, 2017

Rally demands equal access to college for ex-convicts

The Johns Hopkins News-Letter
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Jun 29, 2017

One small step forward on bail reform in Md.

Baltimore Sun
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