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A place for California birth-to-five advocates to share ideas, discover common policy ground and coordinate advocacy efforts.


 
 
Connie Rice on transformative philanthropy and new models of civil rights work.



 
 

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Urban Peace Academy

The Urban Peace Academy is our groundbreaking training program that provides standards and certification for gang intervention workers. The first of its kind in the nation, the Academy helps ensure safety in poor Los Angeles communities so that children can learn, families can thrive and communities can prosper. Read a press release about the first graduating class or recent coverage:

  • "An educated weapon will combat gangs"
    Los Angeles Times, May 23, 2010
  • LA to Train Anti-Gang Workers in New Academy"
    New York Times, January 7, 2010
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    Advancement Project: Everyone at the Table

    This moving and inspirational short film demonstrates how Advancement Project pursues civil rights in a different way by combining legal and policy expertise with technology and data analysis, and cultivating respectful relationships with community leaders. It is a great introduction to our leaders, supporters and innovations in building schools, reducing gang violence and harnessing the power of technology to advance civil rights. Watch it now!

    Join us as we craft innovative solutions to the problems confronting California's most vulnerable people. Click here to donate!