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Cool-No-Violence Peace Project
67266 Wild Rhodie Drive
North Bend, Oregon  97459

The Cool-No-Violence Peace Project was launched the day of the Columbine massacre. Danielle Shimotakahara, a sixth grader at the time, felt that exposure to violent video games had more than a little to do with kids killing kids at Columbine. Her efforts have reached as high the Oregon state legislature where she's testified on the subject of video games and youth violence. Many business owners have now been convinced by this young lady that they will not lose revenue by removing the games from their stores and restaurants. Danielle has proven that kids will play non-violent video games as often as they will play violent ones.

Civic Entrepreneur: Danielle Shimotakahara


The Georgia Justice Project
438 Edgewood Ave.
Atlanta, Georgia
(404) 827-0027

The mission of the Georgia Justice Project is to ensure justice for the indigent criminally accused. It takes a holistic approach to assisting them in establishing crime free lives as productive citizens. As a legal organization with attorneys on staff, GJP offers a remedy of justice and rehabilitation reaching out to the individual looking for a long-term, lasting relationship transcending that of attorney-client. New Horizon Landscaping is a division of GJP that offers an opportunity for job training and steady employment for citizens served through the program. Each client receives thorough, individualized legal representation as well as long-term social service support. GJP works along side each client through his or her legal case, through any term of incarceration, and after the conclusion of a court case.

Civic Entrepreneur: John Pickens, Board Member
Executive Director: Douglas Ammar
New Horizon Landscaping Director: David Rocchio
Web site: www.gjp.org


Silent Witness National Initiative
7 Sheridan Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN  55409
(612) 377-6629

Silent Witness promotes successful community-based domestic violence reduction efforts as well as peace, healing and responsibility in adult relationships. The goal is to reach zero domestic murders by 2010 through treatment groups, churches, the courts, and corporations. Project efforts, proven successful, are replicated in 50 states and 10 countries. Since the Silent Witness launch in 1990, domestic murders have dropped significantly. The two most visible symbols of the project are the groups web site and their powerful Silent Witness exhibits found in communities across America and around the world.

Civic Entrepreneur: Janet Hagbert, Director


Ten Point Coalition, International
874 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 354-2269
or
Boston Ten Point Coalition
215 Forest Hills Street
Boston, MA 02130
(617) 524-4331

Ten Point Coalition seeks to generate serious discussion regarding the specific ways in which the Christian community can bring the peace of God to the violent world of our youth. This very successful program in the Black community calls upon churches, church agencies, and the academic theological community to consider, discuss, debate and implement any one of the Ten Point targeted proposals and implement them in communities nationwide.Using the modeled successes of The Baker House in Boston, and their projects in other major U.S. cities, the Coalition is currently working to prevent the anticipated violence from a growing inner-city youth population.

Civic Entrepreneur: Rev. Eugene Rivers, Director
                 www.bostontenpoint.org/


WiredSafety
9200 South Dadeland Blvd, Suite 417
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 670-2409

WiredSafety is the world's largest cyber safety and education assistance group. They resemble a super online neighborhood watch program but with a very active volunteer force of over 10,000 individuals. Comprised of an all-volunteer army, WiredSafety (originally Cyberangels) was formed in 1995 to do one thing, to help people who need help online. Whether someone is being cyberstalked, harassed or defrauded or they identify child pornography or cyberpredators on the web, they can help. They also help those new to the Internet with basic questions about how it works. Known for their expertise in tracking cyberpredators, WiredSafety is now consulting with law enforcement personnel at the highest levels of government.Their techniques have been proven highly effective for solving and preventing cybercrime for both adults and children. Funding is from private sources.

Civic Entrepreneur: Parry Aftab, Founder and Executive Director


Youth Crime Watch of America

Youth Crime Watch of America (YCWA) assists students in developing youth-led programs which can encompass up to nine key components that encourage “watch out” activities such as crime reporting and “help out” activities such as mentoring or mediation. YCWA brings youth of all backgrounds together to identify and correct problems unique to their schools and communities. The YCWA program empowers youth to take an active role in addressing the problems around them. Youth take ownership of their own YCWA program for their school, neighborhood, public housing site, recreational center or park.  

Civic Entrepreneurs: Jerry Rudoff, Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board
   Betty Ann Good, Co-Founder, Ex Officio Member
Executive Director: Terry Modglin
Web site: www.ycwa.org

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