To Prevent is to Serve . . . or Vice Versa Sep 07, 2010

Prevention Works Feed Let’s face it, whether you’re overjoyed or absolutely miserable, summer is out and school is back in. One thing that is absolutely certain, is that at the start of every school year, you will receive an abundance of information regarding rules, procedures, issues, and of course, how to stay safe. It’s a beneficial and common practice to provide students with information about issues they may face throughout the year such as bullying, dating violence, or harassment. But the real question is, once they receive this information, what are they going to do with it?

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Circle of Respect Podcast with Sudhir Venkatesh

The Circle of Respect’s September book club selection features Dr. Sudhir Venkatesh's book Gang Leader for A day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets. Download it here or search for it in iTunes.

As a professor of Sociology at Columbia University, an award winning author, a researcher, and a producer of documentaries, Sudhir Venkatesh works to bring his passion for justice and human rights to the public’s attention.  In this podcast, Sudhir speaks with NCPC’s Kelsey Tokar about the role respect plays within gang culture, and the value of building a trusting community, even in the toughest of times.

NCPC is moving July 27, 2010!

Our new contact information is:
2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 901
Arlington, VA 22202
202-466-6272
202-296-1356  fax

During the time of our move, we may be without email and phone services.  We will be restoring those services as quickly as possible.

Circle of Respect Podcast with P.M. Forni

The Circle of Respect’s July book club selection features Dr. P.M. Forni’s  book The Civility Solution: What to Do When People Are Rude. Download it here or search for it in iTunes.

An award-winning professor at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Forni is a co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project which is aimed at ‘assessing the significance of civility, manners, and politeness in contemporary society’. In this podcast, Dr. Forni speaks with NCPC’s Robin Young about the causes of rude behavior and the impact that it can have on issues such as workplace violence and the development of respectful relationships with one another.