Less than a month ago, this nation again commemorated the tragedy of September 11, 2001. We saw once again the photos of flames consuming the World Trade Towers, citizens running to escape the conflagration and collapse of buildings, people covering their mouths with handkerchiefs to keep from breathing in the ashes. We recall the anguish […]
One Stroke of a Pen Could Mean Less Violence, More Vibrant Communities for California
Assembly Bill (AB) 526 sits on the desk of California’s Governor Jerry Brown. The bill, the first of its kind in the nation, would underscore the core principle that preventing violence and building communities that don’t produce violence requires the active involvement of all key community entities – law enforcement, schools, business, the faith community, […]
This is Police Work? Building Trust in Salinas, Calif., to Reduce Violent Crime
August 15, 2012 By John A. Calhoun and Kelly McMillin Excerpted from a recent report by Officer Rich Lopez, Salinas, Calif.: “Christian had expressed a desire to get a job. We found that an auto body shop on East Alisal Street, a block away from his house, would be willing to accept youth to learn […]
Going for the Gold
On a hot Monday in June, I again found myself at the Reclaiming Youth International Conference in the Black Hills of South Dakota serving as MC of the annual Spirit of Crazy Horse Awards Ceremony. The award honors those who have done outstanding work with children and youth through their practice, policy development, or research. […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- …
- 39
- Next Page »
