Girls and Gangs: The Hidden Risks of Dating a Gang Member Jul 19, 2010

Prevention Works Feed Many teenage girls are attracted to what society calls a “bad boy,” finding this image and lifestyle exciting. This attraction can sometimes lead to a girl dating a person who may be involved with a gang. Our society often glamorizes this lifestyle in movies, television shows, and music videos. Mass media has a way of conveying a message that makes this way of life attractive which can entice a young girl’s desire to date a gang member for all of the wrong reasons. However, some girls may not fully understand the repercussions of this decision and how this association can affect their lives.

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NCPC News

NCPC is moving July 27, 2010!

Our new contact information is:
2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 901
Arlington, VA 22202
202-466-6272
202-296-1356  fax

During the time of our move, we may be without email and phone services.  We will be restoring those services as quickly as possible.

Circle of Respect Podcast with P.M. Forni

The Circle of Respect’s July book club selection features Dr. P.M. Forni’s  book The Civility Solution: What to Do When People Are Rude. Download it here or search for it in iTunes.

An award-winning professor at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Forni is a co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project which is aimed at ‘assessing the significance of civility, manners, and politeness in contemporary society’. In this podcast, Dr. Forni speaks with NCPC’s Robin Young about the causes of rude behavior and the impact that it can have on issues such as workplace violence and the development of respectful relationships with one another.

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