Civility in Government Resources
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Non-profit Organizations
Because It Matters
www.becauseitmatters.net/governments.cfm
Because It Matters is a community-wide initiative to promote civility in workplaces, neighborhoods and civic organizations, and schools. It is a campaign to encourage citizens to communicate in a more respectful way, improving public discourse. In partnership with the Collins Center for Public Policy, the Because It Matters advisory committees developed a Fair Campaign Practice Pledge that supports the premise of the Because It Matters civility project and the Civility in Democracy series.
The Collins Center
www.collinscenter.org
For more than a decade, the Collins Center has addressed major problems including conflict resolution for consumers and businesses, effective governance and civic participation, education reform for the next generation of Floridians and catastrophic insurance coverage for Florida's homeowners.
Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium Consensus Center
http://consensus.fsu.edu
The Consortium's mission is to bring people together to facilitate consensus solutions to Florida's public problems. In implementing this mission, the FCRC Consensus Center, in partnership with other dispute resolution professionals and organizations, assists public and private interests in designing and securing appropriate dispute resolution and consensus building services for public issues throughout Florida.
John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government
http://iog.fsu.edu
The Florida Institute of Government (IOG) is a statewide institute established in 1981 by the Florida Legislature. The mission of the IOG is to increase the effectiveness and quality of government in Florida through applied research, training, technical assistance programs and public service. The IOG has extensive experience in developing and implementing training and research programs, services, and grant and contract administration activities involving federal, state and local governments, nonprofit organizations and the private sector.
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Institute for Local Government
www.cacities.org
The Institute for Local Government promotes well-informed, ethical, inclusive, effective and responsive local government in California through innovative resources, tools and programs. It is the nonprofit research affiliate of the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties. The Institute's materials help city, county and special district officials.
The Institute for Civility in Government
www.instituteforcivility.org
The Institute for Civility in Government is a grassroots, non-partisan, non-profit organization that aims to build civility in society. The Institute facilitates dialogue through Congressional Student Forums; engages groups (young and old) in the political process with trips to Washington, DC; and offers membership, speaking engagements and civility workshops.
National Civility Center
www.civilitycenter.org
The National Civility Center is a not-for-profit organization established in 2000 to help people make their communities better places to live. The center takes a comprehensive approach to community improvement, urging the fostering of relationships between citizens and leaders, facilitating civil dialogue, and teaching processes and strategies to promote positive change.
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For-profit Organizations
Civility Associates
www.civilityassociates.com
Civility Associates is an organization that specializes in civility in the workplace, including schools. Offerings include workshops and individual coaching emphasizing respect, conflict management, listening, negotiation skills and teaching tools to handle emotions constructively.
Civility Experts
www.civilityexperts.com
Civility Experts offers training on civility in the home, community and workplace. Workshops include civility for business and corporate environments, civilized communication training including grammar and business writing, impression management and cultural competence.
The Civility Company
http://thecivilitycompany.com/
The Civility Company offers guidance, instruction and training through seminars and workshops; publications and educational materials; speakers for corporations, businesses, professional groups, organizations, government agencies and public audiences; consultations, presentations, and surveys; and specialized studies.
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