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RESOURCE CATEGORIESPeace CitiesCities of Imagination Reference Resources Related Projects Tribes Downloadable Documents Peace CitiesCity At Peace - NationalUsing the performing arts as a vehicle, City at Peace is developing the next generation of engaged community leaders. Atlanta: City of Peace Transforming Atlanta into a global capital of peace Eugene City of Peace Creating citizen involvement in peace-building practices that result in institutional and policy changes. Minneapolis City of Peace Inspiring meaningful involvement by the broader community in the fate of struggling parts of the city. Summer of Peace Concerts, conferences, trainings, neighborhood circles, school interventions, civic leadership gatherings, peace pledges and more. Transition PDX To look peak oil and climate change squarely in the eye and unleash the collective genius of the people. Urban Peace Movement To shift urban youth culture away from violence and fear and toward hope and empowerment. CeaseFire Chicago An evidence-based public health approach to reducing shootings and killings. Bradford: City for Peace Peace library, peace studies department, peace museum, campaign groups, local projects and community development work. United Cities and Local Governments Represents and defends the interests of local governments on the world stage. Mayors for Peace Working to abolish nuclear weapons and solve problems that threaten peaceful coexistence World Conference on City Diplomacy Conference resulted in 'Template for a City of Peace' and the 'The Hague Agenda on City Diplomacy' Cities of ImaginationImagine ChicagoCommunity visioning practices, strength-based communications and community organizing processes. Appreciative Inquiry The art and practice of asking questions that strengthen a system’s capacity. The Real Wealth of Portland A new economic system based on relationships of partnership rather than domination. Compassionate Cities Affirming Karen Armstrong's Charter of Compassion to stimulate volunteer community service projects. Reference ResourcesWorld Peace through Town HallsThe most comprehensive and feasible plan ever put forward to achieve world peace, by David Adams, UNESCO director 1992-2001. Why Is Primary Prevention A "Systemic" Process? One chapter of "Making the Case for Domestic Violence Prevention Through the Lens of Cost-Benefit." Prevention Institute: Violence Prevention A systems approach to developing effective prevention initiatives. Urban Networks to Increase Thriving Youth A paradigm shift from programs to strategy. Values, Attitudes and Behaviors: Culture of War to Culture of Peace Alternatives proposed to each of the eight characteristics of a culture of war. Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General The most cost-effective intervention is parent training. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Provides national leadership, coordination, and resources. International Institute for Restorative Practices Positive changes in human behavior when those in positions of authority do things with them, rather than to them or for them. Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control Research, evaluation, and implementation of violence prevention programs. Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse Electronic Clearinghouse providing an extensive pool of up-to-date educational resources about all types of violence. Blueprints Model Programs Overview To identify truly outstanding violence and drug prevention programs that meet a high scientific standard of effectiveness. Washington State Institute for Public Policy Cost-benefit analysis in education, criminal justice, welfare, children and adult services, health, utilities, and general government. Related ProjectsBePeace ProgramA practice that combines a method for "feeling peace" with "speaking peace" to create authentic, compassionate connection. Challenge Day Experiential workshops and programs for youth that demonstrate the possibility of love and connection. Tariq Khamisa Foundation Dedicated to Breaking the Cycle of Youth Violence by Empowering Kids, Saving Lives, and Teaching Peace. . Break the Cycle Addressing teen dating violence. End of Violence "Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration Model": evidence-based, cognitive approach to violence built upon a public health foundation. Male Challenge Resources for adults who will help boys and young men navigate the rocky road towards manhood. National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation Fostering a world of conversation, participation and action. The Peace Alliance Empowering civic engagement toward a culture of peace. Politics of Hope Leadership education for individuals, public agencies, and organizations. The Eight Paths to Peace Each of us has a particular attraction for one path in particular. Genuine Progress Indicator If policymakers measure what really matters to people economic policy would naturally shift towards sustainability. Community Indicators Handbook 2nd edition integrates the basics of building an indicator project with the best practices of projects around the country. Peace in 5 Years Four cornerstones to creating peace: Reposition, Include Everyone, Collaborate, Ease of Use. Community Weaving Innovative approach to foster a community of responsible citizens. Communities of Peace Providing a format for people to identify themselves as peacemakers. Rhythm of Peace Daily themes to cultivate peace in our homes, families, and workplaces. The Nobel Peace Laureate Project Inspiring future peacemakers by honoring American winners of the Nobel Peace Prize The Human Rights City Project Ensuring that human rights are a central part of every City program in Eugene, Oregon. Community Mediation Services Transforming conflict and facilitating positive communication in Eugene, Oregon. The Co-Intelligence Institute Democratic renewal, community wisdom, organizational transformation, global crises and the creation of just, vibrant, sustainable cultures. NVC Academy Learn Nonviolent Communication at home. TribesSeth Godin on TED.comTribes give ordinary people the power to lead and make big change. Tribe building tactics How to engage people, build community and identity, create connections and participation. Downloadable DocumentsAppreciative Inquiry4-D definition.pdfDefinitions of the 4 steps in the Appreciative Inquiry Process 62k Child_As_Agent.pdf What creates a sense of wonder as we inquire into organizational life, and what spoils it? What are the varieties of wonder? What is the connection of wonder to knowledge? 133k Overview of AI.pdf 4-page description of AI by Bliss Browne of Imagine Chicago 110k Ten Years of Imagination.pdf The story of Imagine Chicago by its founder, Bliss Browne 2411k WhyCities?Browne.pdf Sustainability planning is not about management but about leadership on behalf of what is possible and vital; it requires vision, imagination and the ability to discern collective will and good beyond the current horizons. 194k Culture of PeaceHUMAN SECURITY EQUALS PEACE.pdf1994 UN Human Development Report equates peace with security. 75k LocalProgress.PeaceCulture.pdf A Culture of Peace Index Proposal for Self-assessment of a city in the eight UN Culture of Peace program areas 66k WhatIsCultureOfPeace.pdf UN definition of a culture of peace 64k WorldPeace_TownHall.pdf A digest of “World Peace through the Town Hall” by David Adams 93k Declarationshague_agenda_en.pdfHague Agenda on City Diplomacy 35k ICPIntentLe.pdf Dear Colleague letter, introducing International Cities of Peace 351k ICPIntent.pdf Letter of Intent to become a City of Peace, for signatures 253k Peace Education ProposalsCities1Intro.pdfDisplay banner, introducing the vision of a world of Cities of Peace 303k Cities2Why.pdf Display Banner, Why are Cities of Peace Important? 541k Cities3What.pdf Display Banner, listing 10 different ways to define a City of Peace 593k Cities4Culture.pdf Display Banner, What is a Culture of Peace? 436k Cities5Dayton.pdf Delineates progress towards a culture of peace in Dayton, Ohio and is customizable for any city. 1102k Cities6Economy.pdf Relates peace to economic activity. 339k Community Indicators.pdf Describes the Community Indicators Handbook published by Real Progress for improving general quality of life. 47k ICOPSession1.pdf Jerry Leggett - envisioning sequence of questions for a City of Peace. 282k Social processcampaignforcompassionatecities21510.pdfIntroduction to the campaign for compassionate cities 408k CivSocPartners.pdf Peacebuilding and the power of civil society partnerships 83k Community Weaving.pdf Core principles of community weaving 8k Consensus.pdf Consensus is “organic” 58k ContemplativeCatastrophe excerpt.pdf Learning to live with eyes wide open through circles of trust 53k Core_Principles_of_Public_Engagement.pdf Citizens and government must work together to build a society that protects individual freedom while simultaneously ensuring liberty and justice for all. 141k DECISION-MAKING PROCESS.pdf Process is the key to revolutionary change. 79k DeepSocialNetworks92109.pdf Sustainable development and deep social networks 593k Intimacy&Privacy.pdf Reflections on building trust by David Hazen 33k The_Heart_of_Social_Change_for_SS_Group.pdf The Heart of Social Change or How to Make a Difference in Your World - using Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg 129k TURF_1S.pdf Rather than suppressing concerns about turf, coalition leaders must find ways to incorporate that passion into the overall coalition effort. 649k Strategiesdialogue_dinner_overview_guidelines_questions.pdfDinners to foster thinking and conversation on critical issues related to peace, justice, community well-being, and change. 110k JobCreationProposal.pdf Roadmap to a New Caring Economy by Riane Eisler 251k RestorativePractice.pdf Repairing harm done to people and relationships through participatory learning and decision-making produces happier, more productive and cooperative outcomes. 564k ritual-and-activism.pdf The importance of ritual in social transformation. 142k Transforming_Our_Communities_to_Heal_Our_Veterans.pdf We must provide everything our warriors need in order to return, recover and be restored to full functioning and life. 21k Violence PreventionCDC Public Health Approach to Violence Prevention.pdfThe public health approach is a four-step process that can be applied to violence and other health problems that affect populations 127k CDC Social-Ecological Model.pdf Prevention strategies should include a continuum of activities that address multiple levels of the model 83k Child Delinquency May 2003.PDF Citing the increase in very young child delinquents, the reasons for early intervention. 940k EarlyChildhood.pdf The economic case for investing in early childhood development 2855k InvestVeryYoung.pdf The development of social skills and self-discipline begin very early in life. 264k Preventing Violence- A Primer.pdf A primer on preventing violence from the Prevention Institute 85k violence epidemic.pdf The dimensions and root causes of violence in the United States and an alternative, community-based, public health approach to violence prevention. 238k WSIPP.Cost-Benefit.Sept.04.pdf Washington State Institute for Public Policy analysis of cost-benefit ratios of early intervention programs for youth 523k |
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