Our Issues
Inspired by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, the National Advocacy Center advocates on a national level for laws that benefit the poor and the disenfranchised – particularly families, women and children.
Women & ChildrenNAC seeks justice for women and children; for those who are trafficked, forced to migrate and oppressed by abject poverty.
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Poverty
NAC calls and acts to free those who are oppressed by poverty and economic inequities and to advocate for equality in health care.
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Immigration & Refugees
NAC is committed to working for compassionate and comprehensive immigration reform to better the lives of refugees and migrants in our nation.
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Our Advocacy Priorities for 2020
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Prevent Human Trafficking
Both here and overseas – including runaway youth Increase labeling of goods to reduce forced labor and child labor End Domestic Violence Including making it more difficult for persons convicted of partner abuse to obtain guns Fight Poverty / Work for Economic Justice Push for full economic equality for women in the workplace Secure adequate housing for all Protect low-income programs to meet the emerging needs in communities nationwide Reject proposals to limit basic safety net programs through such means as restrictive block grants or per capita caps Look for ways to cut wasteful spending in the Pentagon Match any increases in Pentagon spending with increases in non-Pentagon funding Support progressive tax reform Increase minimum wage Increase public health funding and resources Promote Comprehensive and Compassionate Immigration Reform Support TPS holders End Remain in Mexico Policy Ease process for asylum seekers Increase number of refugees welcomed by U.S. Support pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients, undocumented immigrants, including a safe haven for immigrants and refugees fleeing poverty and violence Reduce “push” factors Oppose any religion-based criteria for admission of refugees Ban private prisons Confront Racism Eliminate unjust restrictions to the ballot box Reform criminal justice system Protect the Environment Seek a deeper respect for God’s creation Engage in activities that deal with environmental problems, particularly as they affect people living in poverty Reduce Gun Violence Support reasonable regulations of firearms to minimize gun-related homicides and suicides, especially extreme risk protection orders and universal background checks |
Since its founding, the Congregation of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd has been devoted to the care, rehabilitation and education of those in difficulty, especially women and girls.
Building on the community's expressed desire to explicitly link its direct services to work for change in the structures of society, Good Shepherd Position Papers were written following the 2009 Congregational Chapter of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. The papers clearly articulate a longstanding commitment to social justice, and outline the issues of particular importance to the religious community. Learn about these focus areas and how the National Advocacy Center is addressing them through its work on Capitol Hill. Excerpts from position papers are included on the Issue pages; to read the position papers in their entirety, click here. See NAC's 2019 Year End Report below. Read about NAC's 2018 Accomplishments. Read about NAC's 2017 Accomplishments. Read about NAC's 2016 Accomplishments. 
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