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Organizations to Connect With

Center for Public Deliberation

The CSU Center for Public Deliberation is dedicated to enhancing local democracy through improved public communication and community problem-solving. Their aim is to improve the way our community is able to talk through complex issues so that we can arrive at better decisions. Deliberation requires open spaces for citizens to come together, good and fair information to help structure the conversation, and skilled facilitators to guide the process. The CPD is dedicated to providing these three key ingredients to Northern Colorado.

Actions to Take

• Learn more about restorative justice and how its being used in the Fort Collins community
  • University of Wisconsin Law School’s definition of Restorative Justice
  • City of Fort Collins’ work with restorative justice
• Learn more about the historic conflicts affecting the community in Northern Ireland
  • The Center for Justice and Peace Building’s article
  • McNairs Scholar Research Journal article
• Work to end the cycle of toxic masculinity
  • New York Times article defining toxic masculinity