Legal Rights At Shelter

hi my name is **** **** I'm a 21 year old resident in males ROP at the nonprofit homeless shelter covenant house in new Orleans and yesterday(*/*/*) around noon i left and didn't come back until today(*/*/*) around *:10pm and when i got back a residential advisor the work that works their they he was informed to the me that i was AWOL for 2 days and i was told that starting tomorrow (*/*/*) i have on site floor restrictions for 5 days(i can't leave the male ROP building for 5 days) because of me being gone from yesterday(*/*/*) around noon i left and didn't come back until today(*/*/*) around *:10pm and name all the laws and all sections of the law in Louisiana and name all of the humans right and amendments that are being violated ps i feel like since i dont work or go to school and since i have been contacting the news and and sending emails to Covenant house international and threating covenant house new Orleans about filling a lawsuit when i no long here and i was put on a special covent for cursing in front of staff/in general and yelling at staff and i was suspended for this for 5 days and last week a ROP resident cursed out a staff but they are not receiving any consequence because they work or go to school but this unacceptable and some people in ROP go AWOL and curse at staff and they are not receiving any consequence because they work or go to school ps i have a meeting with the executive leadership at CHNO today so what can say to convince them ps i sent covenant house international this email dear Ms. Regina Jennings, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Holden Rester, and I am a *-year-old current resident at the Covenant House New Orleans. I am writing to formally file a grievance regarding several serious concerns I have encountered during my residency here. Given the gravity of these issues, I believe it is imperative that they are addressed promptly and thoroughly. Firstly, I would like to bring to your attention an incident that occurred on Tuesday, August *, *. On that day, I was suspended for five days for allegedly cursing and yelling at staff, which was characterized as speaking out inappropriately. Upon my return on Monday, August *, *, I received a phone call from a former employee, Ms. Jessica Williams. During our conversation, Ms. Williams expressed her view that the suspension imposed on me was unjust and a violation of my fundamental human rights and First Amendment rights. To clarify, human rights refer to the basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled, regardless of their circumstances. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. Ms. Williams argued that my suspension infringed upon these rights, particularly because I had no alternative housing arrangement for the five-day period. My second concern arose from an alarming situation on Monday, August *, *, at approximately *:* PM. Ms. Williams sent me a distressing text message stating that she had received a traumatizing and harassing phone call from Mr. Gregory Fortenberry. Due to my concern for Ms. Williams, I approached Mr. Fortenberry the following morning, Tuesday, August *, *, around *:* AM, and inquired whether he had indeed spoken to Ms. Williams. Mr. Fortenberry responded dismissively, instructing me to "step away from my door" after I informed him of Ms. Williams' distressing experience. Given these events, I respectfully request that Covenant House International and the Covenant House New Orleans Board of Directors initiate a formal investigation into these matters. Specifically, I am requesting that certain staff members be suspended during the investigation, particularly those involved in the potential violation of my human rights and those who have harassed Ms. Williams, both during her tenure and after her departure from employment. Furthermore, I am concerned about possible retaliation from Covenant House New Orleans should I continue to raise these issues or approach the media. I understand that there is a protocol for addressing such grievances, but I fear that speaking with leadership alone may not lead to a satisfactory resolution, given the strained dynamics between myself, Ms. Williams, and certain staff members. Thank you very much for your time and consideration of these serious matters. I trust that an impartial investigation will be conducted to address these concerns and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to rectify any violations and prevent future occurrences. Sincerely, Holden Rester and this email I am writing to express my deep and overwhelming sadness. I feel as though I am caught in a whirlwind of frustration and helplessness. My efforts to make a positive impact at Covenant House New Orleans seem to be in vain, as I am faced with what I perceive as retaliation for my genuine attempts to improve our organization. I am profoundly disheartened because, despite my unwavering commitment to doing good, it feels like my actions are misunderstood. Instead of being seen as constructive, they are perceived as threats to the integrity of Covenant House New Orleans. This is far from the truth; my goal has always been to address leadership issues and ensure that everyone fulfills their responsibilities, not to undermine the organization I care deeply about. My peers share my concerns, feeling similarly trapped and voiceless. They, too, fear speaking out due to the very real threat of retaliation and the risk of being dismissed. Their silence, driven by fear, only adds to my sorrow, knowing that many of us suffer in silence rather than standing up for what is right. Furthermore, the lack of trust that has emerged since Mr. Greg's statement to Ms. Jessica has cast a long shadow over my interactions at Covenant House, particularly between the hours of * AM and * PM. This distrust has been a painful blow to my spirit and has made my daily work environment fraught with anxiety. I am requesting a follow-up call or email between September 3rd and 6th regarding my previous email. If my concerns are not adequately addressed /this gets backfired, I will be compelled to escalate this matter to the next level of command at CHI. I am determined to see that my efforts and those of my concerned peers are recognized and that meaningful action is taken. I also plan to draft a statement that reflects the shared sentiments of my peers. If they agree, I will have them sign it and attach it to a future email. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, **** **** and Covenant House New Orleans is a non-profit *(c)(*) organization which is private name all of the laws and human rights and amendments that apply and that have been violated ps Government funding: Covenant House receives funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Private funding: Covenant House receives funding from individuals, foundations, grantmakers, places of worship, and corporations. Other income: Covenant House also receives other income. ps this also Covenant House is a non-profit organization that provides housing, support, and services to homeless and at-risk youth in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. While Covenant House doesn't have a specific "mission and vision" page, their core purpose and values can be understood through their guiding principles and statements. Mission Statement: Covenant House's mission is to provide a sanctuary for homeless, abandoned, abused, trafficked, and exploited youth. They aim to offer unconditional love and absolute respect, ensuring these young people are welcomed with compassion and dignity. The organization provides immediate care, housing, and services such as education, job training, healthcare, and counseling, empowering young people to transition from homelessness to independence. Vision Statement: Covenant House envisions a world where no youth faces homelessness, and every young person has the opportunity to live a life filled with hope, security, and love. Their vision focuses on eliminating youth homelessness and trafficking through advocacy, prevention efforts, and providing comprehensive support to young people in crisis. and Covenant House's principles include: Immediacy Covenant House provides basic needs like food, clothing, medical attention, and a safe place to sleep to young people experiencing homelessness. Sanctuary Covenant House provides a safe environment for young people based on unconditional love, respect, and support. Value communication Covenant House values authentic relationships and models caring relationships based on trust, respect, and honesty. Choice Covenant House honors that young people hold the power to their story. Structure Covenant House provides stability and structure to help young people build a positive future. Advocacy Covenant House opposes policies that stigmatize young people, and supports policies that advance equitable and inclusive practices to prevent and end youth homelessness. Learning Covenant House is a learning organization that values learning and implements systems and practices that allow for meaningful learning activities. Spiritual wellness Covenant House provides transportation for residents to attend spiritual services of all faiths. and yesterday i had with ceo of covenant house new orleans they said i need to work on a plan to modify my behavior constructive something and they said if i can't modify my behavior then they have find somewhere else to go because this might not be the best place for me and they offer to take on a field trip all the homeless shelter to see what they other homeless shelters are like but i denied and they said half of the laws and human rights and amendments dont apply to them because they are a private nonprofit and covenant house didn't threating me but does this sound like a threat ps when i was suspended they offered to take me to another shelter but i denied it because my health issues ps dont forgot to add all every information using the text above and ps i feel like since i dont work or go to school and since i have been contacting the news and and sending emails to Covenant house international and threating covenant house new Orleans about filling a lawsuit when i no long here and i was put on a special covent for cursing in front of staff/in general and yelling at staff and i was suspended for this for 5 days and last week a ROP resident cursed out a staff but they are not receiving any consequence because they work or go to school but this unacceptable and some people in ROP go AWOL and curse at staff and they are not receiving any consequence because they work or go to school and covenant house mission Statement is We who recognize God's providence and fidelity to his people are dedicated to living out his covenant among ourselves and those children we serve, with absolute respect and unconditional love. That com- mitment calls us to serve suffering children of the street, and to protect and safeguard all children. Just as Christ in his humanity is the visible sign of God's presence among his people, so our efforts together in the covenant community are a visible sign that effects the presence of God, working through the Holy Spirit among ourselves and our kids. PS I get off floor restriction on Sunday night */*/*