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Reclaiming
Advocacy

"Centering Humanity in the Work of Justice"
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Integrity-based Advocacy

Integrity, Discipline, & Humanity

Explore a simple but uncomfortable truth: justice cannot be built through tactics that undermine our humanity. While moral conviction matters, how we pursue change matters just as much.

Here, we examine why advocacy efforts so often become reactive, punitive, or performative — and what actually produces lasting, measurable progress. Drawing from research, clinical insight, systems thinking, and historical examples, these essays are an invitation to rethink how we advocate, lead, and organize.

Evidence & Empathy

Toxic Advocacy

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Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW, is a veteran and trauma-informed clinician who bridges the gap between academic evidence and real-world care. From working in homeless shelters to higher education, his work investigation how systems fracture—and how they can be rebuilt with integrity

"This is not a rejection of justice work. It is a call to do it better — with integrity, discipline, and a clear-eyed focus on outcomes that endure."

Is Your Mission Drifting?

Today’s leaders face fragmentation and ideological fatigue. Join Dr. Don for a 30-minute Strategy Session to identify your organization's blind spots and reclaim your impact.

"The end is reconciliation; the end is redemption; the end is the creation of the Beloved Community. It is this type of spirit and this type of love that can transform opponents into friends."

— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Editorial & AI Disclosure:

I use AI tools as part of my writing process, similar to an editor or thinking partner. The ideas, arguments, and responsibility for the work are mine. These tools help with clarity and structure, not with determining beliefs or conclusions.

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