Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
In the Global Idaho Podcast, students interview DACA recipients, and other community members to study DREAMers in Southeast Idaho, in order to 1) understand DACA and its political, social, and economic significance and 2) increase awareness about immigration and immigration reform in our community. Contact: histdept@isu.edu
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In Episode 1: What is DACA? Heather and Kyler explore DACA's history and Trump's plan to rescind the DACA program on March 5, 2018. Producer Les Miller interviews Dr. Bill Schwab (Sociology, University of Arkansas)and Kyler Miller interviews Araceli, a local DREAMer in Pocatello, ID.Di History Graduate Students at ISU
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Discussion with faculty & staff at ISU and DACA recipients about ways to support DACA.Di History Graduate Students at ISU
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The team interviews DREAMErs who lived or are living in Idaho.Di History Graduate Students at ISU
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Heather and Kyler discuss how DACA recipients and immigrants in general contribute to the local and state economy.Di History Graduate Students at ISU
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Heather and Kyler discuss DACA and higher eduction at Idaho State University. Interviews with Sonia Martinez from STEM Diversity and Outreach at ISU and Guillermo Raya, instructor and Academic Coach at ISU.Di History Graduate Students at ISU
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Kyler and Heather explore the most prominent arguments against DACA. Kyler and Heather interview Sonia Martinez Coordinator in Idaho State University's Office of STEM Diversity and Outreach, Heather interviews Dr. Walter Nicholls (University of California Irvine) and Les recaps Dr. Bill Schwab's (University of Arkansas) take on the arguments agains…
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