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Starting Over in Cleveland

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For some Clevelanders, starting over is not a failure. It is the work of rebuilding a life that finally fits.

Chelsea Daniel’s story follows Ash Cohen, Karlton Laster and Lauren Pearce as they rebuild after grief, career change, divorce, relocation and identity shifts. Their experiences show how starting over in Cleveland can be isolating, but also a path toward community, stability and a more authentic life.

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Starting over can feel like failure, but for some Clevelanders, it is the beginning of a more honest life. For Ash Cohen, grief came first. After losing both parents within eight months, being alone became a painful but necessary reset. Cohen later found support in Lakewood’s LGBTQ+ community, where seeing others live openly helped make self-acceptance feel possible. For Karlton Laster, starting over meant coming home to Cleveland — and finding that old friendships and routines had changed. Lauren Pearce came to Cleveland seeking stronger autism resources, then rebuilt again after divorce while growing her art practice and support network. Their stories show that starting over is not a single moment. It is the slow work of rebuilding routines, relationships and community.

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  • Starting over in Cleveland can be isolating — and transformative.
  • Ash Cohen rebuilt after grief and found space to explore identity.
  • Karlton Laster returned home and found old social circles had changed.
  • Lauren Pearce rebuilt through Cleveland’s creative and neurodivergent communities.
  • Starting over is the slow work of rebuilding routines, relationships and community.

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  • Beat 1: Starting over in Cleveland — In Cleveland, rebuilding a life can be isolating — and transformative. Voiceover: Starting over can feel like failure, but for some Clevelanders, it is the beginning of a more honest life.
  • Beat 2: Ash Cohen rebuilt after grief — After losing both parents within eight months, Ash Cohen said isolation became space to start over. Voiceover: For Ash Cohen, grief came first. After losing both parents within eight months, being alone became a painful but necessary reset.
  • Beat 3: Finding room to be yourself — Cohen found support in Lakewood’s LGBTQ+ community. Voiceover: Cohen later found support in Lakewood’s LGBTQ+ community, where seeing others live openly helped make self-acceptance feel possible.
  • Beat 4: Returning home is different — Karlton Laster came back to Cleveland after leaving a job in Minneapolis. Voiceover: For Karlton Laster, starting over meant coming home to Cleveland — and finding that old friendships and routines had changed.
  • Beat 5: Rebuilding through creative community — Lauren Pearce built support among artists, creatives and neurodivergent people. Voiceover: Lauren Pearce came to Cleveland seeking stronger autism resources, then rebuilt again after divorce while growing her art practice and support network.
  • Beat 6: Rebuilding is still moving forward — Starting over can mean rebuilding routines, relationships and community. Voiceover: Their stories show that starting over is not a single moment. It is the slow work of rebuilding routines, relationships and community.
  • Beat 7: CityVoiceCLE — Read the full story: Residents describe starting over in Cleveland. Voiceover: Read the full story at CityVoiceCLE.

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  • Ash Cohen grief and isolation quote: Most people don’t know what it’s like to lose both parents back-to-back. I felt like I had to cope with that loss on my own. (Residents describe starting over in Cleveland / Redefining identity after loss)
  • Ash Cohen identity and support quote: Watching others be themselves gave me permission to do the same. It feels like a safe space. (Residents describe starting over in Cleveland / Lakewood LGBTQ+ community)
  • Karlton Laster returning home quote: It’s different now. Friends are having kids and not leaving the house as much, so I have to find creative ways to spend time with them. (Residents describe starting over in Cleveland / Returning home)
  • Lauren Pearce autism resources quote: I googled the top 10 cities to live in for autism resources, and Cleveland was one of them. (Residents describe starting over in Cleveland / Rebuilding after personal upheaval)
  • Lauren Pearce creative community quote: I’ve had an easier time building community among other artists and creatives. (Residents describe starting over in Cleveland / Rebuilding after personal upheaval)

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Obedience to God (20-Minute Session)

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Objective:
To explore the biblical concept of obedience, understand its significance in the Christian life, and reflect on how we can live lives marked by obedience to God’s Word and will.

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I. Opening Prayer (2 minutes)

Begin with a prayer asking for hearts open to understanding the importance of obedience and a willingness to live according to God’s will.

II. Introduction: What Does It Mean to Obey God? (3 minutes)

  • Definition of Obedience:
    Obedience to God means submitting to His authority and following His commands. It is not just about outward actions, but about a heart willing to align with God’s will. Obedience is a demonstration of our love and trust in God.
  • Key Verse: John 14:15
    “If you love Me, keep My commands.”
    Jesus connects love for Him with obedience. True love for God naturally leads to a desire to follow His commandments.

III. The Importance of Obedience in Scripture (5 minutes)

  1. Obedience Brings Blessing
    • Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2
      “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God.”
      God promises blessings to those who walk in obedience to Him. Obedience aligns us with God’s purpose, allowing us to experience His provision and favor.
  2. Obedience Shows Faith and Trust
    • Scripture: Hebrews 11:8
      “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.”
      Abraham’s obedience was an act of faith. He trusted God even without knowing the outcome. True obedience requires trusting God’s plan, even when we don’t fully understand it.
  3. Obedience Over Sacrifice
    • Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22
      “But Samuel replied, ‘Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.’”
      God values our obedience more than religious rituals. Obedience from the heart is what pleases God.

IV. The Challenges of Obedience (5 minutes)

  1. Obeying When It’s Hard
    • Scripture: Luke 9:23
      “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.”
      Following Jesus means denying ourselves, which can be challenging. Obedience often requires self-sacrifice and going against our own desires.
  2. Obeying Even When We Don’t Understand
    • Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
      “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
      We are called to trust and obey God, even when His ways don’t make sense to us. Faith requires obedience, even when the path isn’t clear.
  3. Overcoming Disobedience
    • Scripture: Romans 7:15-16
      “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.”
      Even the Apostle Paul struggled with obedience. Obedience is not always easy, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome our sinful tendencies and live in alignment with God’s will.

V. How Do We Live in Obedience to God? (5 minutes)

  1. Study and Apply God’s Word
    • Scripture: James 1:22
      “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
      Obedience begins with knowing God’s Word and applying it to our lives. We must not only hear the Word but live it out in practical ways.
  2. Be Led by the Holy Spirit
    • Scripture: Galatians 5:16
      “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
      The Holy Spirit empowers us to obey God and resist temptation. We cannot obey God in our own strength; we need the Spirit’s guidance.
  3. Obey in Small and Big Things
    • Scripture: Luke 16:10
      “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
      Obedience in the small things matters. Faithfulness in little tasks prepares us for greater responsibility and blessings from God.
  4. Obey with a Willing Heart
    • Scripture: Isaiah 1:19
      “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land.”
      God desires our obedience to come from a willing heart, not out of duty or fear. A willing heart aligns with God’s will, bringing about blessings.

VI. Discussion Questions (5 minutes)

  1. What is the hardest area of your life to surrender in obedience to God? Why do you think that is?
  2. How can we rely more on the Holy Spirit to help us obey God daily?
  3. Have you ever experienced a blessing that came as a result of obedience? What happened?
  4. In what small ways can you be more obedient to God’s Word this week?

VII. Closing Prayer (2 minutes)

Close with a prayer asking for the strength and guidance to live lives of obedience to God’s Word and will. Pray for open hearts and the courage to follow God, even when it’s challenging.

Custom Vinyls and Custom Sounds: Wax Mage Records Is Here to Stay

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By Devon Jones

Music moves the body and soothes the soul. For some, rhythm is the purest form of self-expression. In this day and age, while originality fades into algorithmic sameness, artistry endures with purpose and pleasure. As culture and technology evolve, the value of music remains constant.

This is about music; furthermore, it’s about Wax Mage Records and their work to maintain the art of music in Cleveland and beyond. Often, the gems closest to us are not recognized

What are Wax Mage Records and Gotta Groove Records?

Wax Mage Records is a locally owned and operated record label and custom vinyl record pressing service in Cleveland’s Midtown Neighborhood. Founded in 2012 by Heath Gmucs while he was working at Gotta Groove Records. Working at Gotta Groove, Heath started with small custom record orders that quickly grew in size and frequency. By 2018, Wax Mage had become a signature product line of Gotta Groove Records, evolving into its custom printing department.

In the same year, Tyren Craemer and Heath Gmucs became official business partners, expanding Wax Mage into a record label. Their mission is to empower local artists. Heath and Tyren curate unique experiences through custom vinyl records and promotional services. Through this service, local artists can sell custom records in addition to standard vinyl records as part of their musical release plan.

How Do Vinyl Records Work?

Vinyl records can transport listeners. Depending on the decade you were born in, they can take you back to a time when things were simple and music was something you could feel: when art was physical, you could touch and feel it. As technology advances, the tacit elements of art fade, but vinyl records are making a powerful comeback.

Not only do vinyls move the listener, but the music itself moves physically, as explained by Everpresent:

“When you play a vinyl record, a needle (stylus) traces the tiny hills and valleys in the spiral groove on the record’s surface. As the needle moves, it vibrates. Those vibrations are converted by the cartridge into electrical signals, which are then amplified and sent to speakers, producing the sounds you hear.”

Midtown Neighborhood. Wax Mage Records, founded in 2012 by Heath Gmucs, pictured here
standing next to a vinyl record press machine.Credit Devon Jones

What Makes Wax Mage Records So Special?

Vinyl records once dominated the musical landscape, but now streaming and other sources of musical entertainment are more popular. For some artists and music lovers, however, the need to have a tacit connection to the creation has remained. Artists and fans brought vinyl records back, and they are more popular than ever.

To date, factories nationwide continue to press vinyl records by older groups such as The Beatles, a testament to the format’s lasting demand.

As this market has surged, Wax Mage Records developed a unique product unlike any other vinyl record printing service in the world by creating one-of-a-kind custom records designed to personify the artist and music. These custom-designed records are handcrafted and then mass-produced.

Wax Mage Records and Gotta Groove Records operate an industry-standard vinyl manufacturing process, ensuring that every record they press is both appealing and built to last. But beyond the process, it’s their commitment to creativity, community, and Cleveland’s musical soul that sets them apart. Whether you’re an artist looking to release your next project, or a listener who loves music you can hold, Wax Mage has what you need and is here to stay.

More About the Owners

As a local business, Wax Mage Records emerged from humble beginnings. Neither owner intended to land in this profession, but they have always had a connection to music.

Heath was born and raised in Cleveland and came from a musical family where everyone played instruments. As a result, Heath followed suit and became a professional musician. When asked what music could do for the world, Heath said:

“Music connects people. When you have something to relate to other people with it’s powerful. Different genres can speak at different times and experiences in people’s lives.” 

Tyren Craemer, known as Ty, was born and raised in Orrville, OH. Ty came from a family of dairy farmers but always had a passion for music. When asked what music could do for the world, Ty said:

 “Art is a connecting factor. The incorporeal nature of art connects people and creates a unique experience for each person. The intention behind the music tends to be inconsequential in comparison to the experience it brings.” 

Call to Action: Support the Art. Celebrate the Process. Join the Movement.

In a world that moves fast and often forgets its roots, Wax Mage Records reminds us that music is more than sound—it’s a shared experience, a crafted story, and a tangible piece of culture. Whether you’re an artist seeking to elevate your next release or a listener craving something real, your support helps keep this legacy alive.

So, the next time you’re choosing how to experience music, consider doing it with intention. Explore Wax Mage. Buy the record. Hold the art in your hands, because here in Cleveland, artistry still matters, and Wax Mage Records is here to stay.

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DOJ Targets Elder Abuse – National Nursing Home Fraud

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The U.S. Department of Justice has issued its sixth annual report to Congress, detailing efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. During this period, the department pursued over 300 enforcement actions against more than 700 defendants accused of stealing nearly $700 million from approximately 225,000 victims.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the department’s commitment to protecting older Americans, stating, “We will continue our pursuit of elder justice in the coming year and will use all our available tools to protect older Americans across the country.”

The report highlights several key initiatives:

  • Enforcement Actions: The department disrupted transnational and domestic fraud schemes targeting older adults through romance, lottery, and government impersonation scams. It also held nursing home operators accountable for providing substandard care.
  • Victim Support: Services and assistance were provided to over 230,000 older victims, with more than $31 million returned to them.
  • Collaboration: The department worked alongside federal partners, such as the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and state partners, including Medicaid Fraud Control Units. International cooperation with foreign law enforcement was also instrumental in combating transnational fraud schemes.
  • Training and Grants: Training events, like the first Elder Justice Law Enforcement Summit, were conducted to support state and local partners. Grant programs were established to enhance the effectiveness of elder justice coalitions and multidisciplinary teams.

The report underscores the department’s comprehensive approach to addressing elder justice, involving enforcement, public awareness, capacity building, victim support, and research. It calls for continued collaboration among federal, Tribal, state, and local law enforcement to make meaningful progress in preventing elder abuse. For more information, the full report is available on the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative website and annual report to Congress.

5 Simple Tips to Avoid Holidays Overeating

By Sharon Lewis, MEd, CFNC

The holiday season, from November to the New Year, is packed with family gatherings and parties—many of which center around food and drink. The challenge? Avoiding the temptation to overindulge in festive treats and beverages.
Here are five tips to help you navigate the season with mindfulness, self-control, and a plan for success.

1. Don’t deprive yourself

The holidays are a time to enjoy food with loved ones, but don’t starve yourself all day to make room for a big meal. Instead, eat smaller, balanced meals before the event. Snack on fibrous fruits and vegetables, nuts, Greek yogurt, and light protein to curb your appetite. ‘This can help you avoid overeating at the main meal. Learn more tips from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist on preventing overeating during the holidays.

2. Start your exercise routine now

Don’t wait for extra pounds to pile up before taking action. Start exercising now to burn calories and prevent weight gain. Whether it’s walking, joining a gym, or taking an aerobics class, find an activity you enjoy and commit to it three to four times a week. Regular exercise can help you maintain your weight, sleep better, and feel better overall. Here are more ideas on how to stop overeating and stay healthy through the holidays.

3. Use a smaller plate

If you’re thinking about getting seconds, wait about 20 minutes before returning for more food. It takes approximately that long for your brain to register that your stomach is full. After waiting, you might realize you’re no longer hungry and can skip the extra serving. This trick is backed by science.

4. Remove “diet” from your vocabulary

Diets often lead to weight regain because they can create a sense of deprivation. Instead of going on a restrictive diet, work toward a balanced eating plan that allows for occasional indulgences. This can help prevent feelings of deprivation and make it easier to maintain your weight. Learn why diets don’t work long-term.

5. Get plenty of sleep

Research has shown that lack of sleep can lead to weight gain by disrupting hormone levels, making you feel hungrier and less satisfied. Prioritize good sleep to help control your appetite and support your weight-loss efforts. Check out the 13 effects of sleep deprivation, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Bottom line: You have the tools to avoid holiday weight gain. Start using these strategies now to make smart choices and stay healthy throughout the season.

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Legal Aid Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Can Help Resolve Tax Issues

By Tonya Sams

Receiving a notification from the IRS can cause anxiety and fear. These feelings can be magnified when someone cannot afford an attorney to resolve their tax issues. The Legal Aid Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) can help taxpayers with their tax problems for free.

The LITC assists low-income taxpayers in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties.

“Our clinics help individuals only. We focus on tax controversies involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and sometimes the Ohio Department of Taxation and not on tax preparation,” said Dennis Dobos, Supervising Attorney in the Economic Justice Practice Group at Legal Aid.

“The LITC can assist taxpayers with an income up to 250% of the federal poverty line, which is around $37,650 for an individual and $78,000 for a family of four. The amount in controversy for a given tax year should be under $50,000.”
Dennis and other attorneys who are part of the LITC have helped taxpayers who have not filed taxes in many years and others who missed the response or appeal period or lost supporting documents necessary to resolve their cases with the IRS.

“Legal Aid can help with IRS audits and appeals, collection due process hearings, identity theft, preparer fraud, innocent spouse, underreporting of income, earned income tax credit, child tax credit and more,” said Dennis.

LITC attorneys also can help taxpayers obtain transcripts from the IRS, negotiate payment plans, currently not collectible status, and offer in compromise. They can represent taxpayers in court through lawsuits against the IRS and the U.S. The LITC attorneys additionally seek systemic issues and solutions to help low-income taxpayers.

Dennis offers several tips to help people with their taxes.

“Open your mail from the IRS and look for response deadlines. Use certified mailing when responding to the IRS. Also, select your tax preparer wisely. You can use the volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) sites to help you do this. They are free and supervised by the IRS.”

It is also important to look out for tax fraud. Fraud can be avoided by not responding to emails or phone calls from people claiming to be from the IRS. The IRS initiates contact with taxpayers through regular or certified mailings using the U.S. Postal Service. Taxpayers should also catch up on missing returns and seek collection alternatives to address tax debt if they cannot pay it. Returns must be filed 3 years from the due date to receive a refund.

Taxpayers should not assume that because they have not heard from the IRS within a few years they have avoided a tax debt collection. The IRS has 10 years from the time of assessment to collect the debt. It is also important to keep good records because the IRS may have made a mistake. Those records could support your case if you are accused of owing money to the IRS.

Are you experiencing tax issues? Legal Aid may be able to help! To apply for assistance, call 1 888-817-3777, or complete an online intake 24/7 at lasclev.org.

Tonya Sams is a Development & Communications Manager at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.

Ohio voters reject replacing troubled mapmaking system with citizen-led redistricting commission

Nov 6, 2024 12:58 AM – 688 words

By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters rejected a constitutional amendment Tuesday that would have established a citizen-led redistricting commission to replace an existing mapmaking system that repeatedly produced unconstitutional maps.

The outcome marked a defeat for the group Citizens Not Politicians, a bipartisan coalition that proposed Issue 1 as an alternative after seven straight sets of legislative and congressional maps produced under the existing setup were found to be unconstitutionally gerrymandered to favor Republicans.

Proponents believe they were stymied by the approved ballot language, which described the new commission as being “required to gerrymander” district boundaries — though the amendment stated the opposite was the case.

The campaign sued the GOP-controlled Ohio Ballot Board over it, telling the Ohio Supreme Court it may have been “the most biased, inaccurate, deceptive, and unconstitutional” language the state has ever seen. The court’s Republican majority voted 4-3 to let the wording stand.

“In analyzing the vote tonight, it is clear that the millions of Ohioans who voted yes want to end gerrymandering,” former Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, a leading force behind the campaign, said in a statement. “And it is also clear that those who voted no thought that they were voting to end gerrymandering.”

She said the coalition’s work this year “laid a powerful foundation” and that redistricting reformers “will continue to push for an Ohio where every vote truly counts and where transparency and fairness guide our electoral process.”

The well-financed campaign also faced opposition from GOP officials, including Gov. Mike DeWine and legislative leaders, who argued that the new commission was flawed and unaccountable. DeWine has vowed to pursue his own alternative next year.

Former President Donald Trump, who won the state for the third time Tuesday, also appeared in ads urging Ohioans to vote against the measure.

Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman said voters protected their state over outside interest groups that financially supported Issue 1.

“Voters recognized that establishing an unelected, unaccountable fourth branch of government under Issue 1 was a very bad idea,” he said in a statement. “Ohio voters protected their power and their voice by defeating a well financed and secretly funded attack on democracy.”

Legislative Democrats blasted the process Tuesday.

“Power-hungry Republican politicians deceived voters, put deceptive language on the ballot, and outright lied to keep a grasp on their artificial legislative supermajorities,” Senate Democratic Leader Nickie Antonio said in a statement. “While I am devastated by this loss, I will continue to fight for fair maps alongside the many Ohioans — Republicans, independents, and Democrats alike — who demand better from our state government. The fight for fair maps is far from over.”

The governor contended that the mapmaking rules laid out in Issue 1 would divide communities and mandate outcomes that fit “the classic definition of gerrymandering.” He took specific aim at the proposal’s requirement for partisan proportionality in the maps.

DeWine said Iowa’s system — in which mapmakers are prohibited from consulting past election results or protecting individual lawmakers — would remove politics from the process.

Issue 1 supporters disagreed, pointing out that Iowa state lawmakers have the final say on political district maps in that state — the exact scenario their plan was designed to avoid. Maureen O’Connor, the retired Ohio chief justice who championed Issue 1, accused DeWine of spreading disinformation about the ballot measure.

The fall ballot proposal called for replacing the Ohio Redistricting Commission, made up of the governor, auditor, secretary of state and the four legislative leaders, with an independent body made up of ordinary citizens. The new panel’s members would have been diversified by party affiliation and geography.

In a statement, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce said it was pleased that voters recognized the consequences of Issue 1 and rejected it.

“We agree that the current redistricting system is flawed,” the business group said. “However, this constitutional amendment would have only created larger problems, like raising the cost of doing business in our state and making us less economically competitive.”

The chamber pledged to work with state legislators and elected officials on “the right solution for all.”

Cleveland Unites for “Tanisha’s Law” to Reform Crisis Response

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Staff Writer/Cleveland City Council Press release

CLEVELAND (Nov. 6, 2024) — On Thursday, Nov. 7, Cleveland City Councilmembers, the family of Tanisha Anderson, and members of the Student Legislative Initiative of Cleveland will come together to introduce “Tanisha’s Law.” This new legislation, aimed at improving how the city responds to mental health crises, represents a poignant step toward healing and change. The event will take place at Case Western Reserve University’s (CWRU) law school, honoring Tanisha Anderson’s legacy while advocating for a safer, more compassionate future.

Event Details

WHO:

  • Councilmembers Stephanie Howse-Jones, Charles Slife, and Rebecca Maurer
  • Michael Anderson, uncle of Tanisha Anderson, with family members
  • CWRU law students Yaninna Sharpley-Travis and Robert Read

WHAT:

  • A press conference discussing “Tanisha’s Law,” introduced to Cleveland City Council on Monday. This legislation proposes a collaborative approach to crisis intervention, involving police, mental health professionals, and community members with specialized training. The law was developed with input from Tanisha’s family and law students at CWRU who are committed to impactful local policy.

WHEN:

  • 3:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024

WHERE:

  • Moot Courtroom, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 11075 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Honoring Tanisha’s Memory