“The
program is an educational experience for everyone no matter
how tolerant or intolerant. It is a very good way to get
people of different backgrounds together to discuss main
social issues that are generally ignored.” – NCCJ Emerging
Leader, Manhattan
Vision of Hope
“I have
learned how such things as racial and religious hate are
universal in this world. It’s an unfortunate circumstance
of course, but there is also hope that understanding and
acceptance are universal, too.” --NCCJ Program Advisor
Transformation
“I have
learned that anger and hate can not be destroyed in a short
period of time. It takes education, understanding, and
discussion to put an end to prejudice and ignorance.”
– New
York City Educator
Defining Leadership
“The
important thing I’ve learned is that being a leader is the
right thing but being a leader doesn’t mean being number
one. It means helping others to become number one.” – NCCJ
Youth Program Sponsor
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In November 2006, NCCJ worked with
teen leaders at Girls Quest
as part of their "Quest for Understanding." Here's what some
of the participants said about their experiences:
"I
really enjoyed the exercises we did because it helped me to
understand a lot of issues and concerns that we face as teenagers."
"The
exercise taught me how our values reflect who we are as people."
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