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Rebuilding Community Forum to tackle youth violence
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Is there a way to end youth violence? What does it take to build stronger families and communities? The fourth annual Rebuilding Our Families and Communities Forum at Lewis & Clark College, Nov. 5 to 6, brings together youth, parents, educators, social service organizers and civic leaders to explore these important questions. Four leaders in youth violence intervention and education and social reform will share what individuals can do to build stronger communities. • Lisabeth Schorr, author of Common Purpose: Strengthening Families and Neighborhoods to Rebuild America, directs the Harvard University Project on Effective Interventions. She will discuss "Strategies That Achieve Common Purposes," Friday, Nov. 5, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Templeton Student Center. • Back by popular demand, James Vollbracht, senior associate at the Search Institute, works on research to define the 40 development assets essential for students to succeed. He will present, "Eveyone's an Asset Builder: Integrating Developmental Assets Into Your Life," Friday, Nov. 5, 12:30 to 4 p.m. • Geoffrey Canada, author of Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun, grew up in the South Bronx and has dedicated his life to finding ways to turn war zones into thriving communities. He will lecture on "Violence in America: Slaying the Dragons That Threaten Our Children," Friday, Nov. 5, 7 to 9 p.m., in Agnes Flanagan Chapel. Friday's agenda includes a showcase of community intervention programs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Both the showcase and lecture are free to the public. Canada follows his Friday evening lecture with "Positive Youth Development and Prevention of Violence" and an in-depth look at Rheedlen Centers for Children and Families, Harlem Children's Zone and Harlem Peacemaker programs, Saturday, Nov. 6, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Community leaders will join Canada for a "fish bowl" discussion at 9:45 a.m. on positive youth development. Forum sponsors include Lewis & Clark College, Think First-OHSU, Portland Public Schools, Tigard-Tualatin School District, Beaverton School District, Multnomah County Girls' Initiative Network, Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.), Oregon Commission on Children and Families, and the Oregon Youth Authority. Cost is $160 for both days, if paid before Oct. 22, and $105 for Friday only. Graduate credit is available for an additional $34. Group rate for four or more people is $140 for both days. To register, call (503) 768-7720. |
Lisabeth Schorr: Common Purpose
Geoffrey Canada: Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun
James Vollbracht: Search Institute
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