Civil Discourse Task Force

Mission:  

To encourage people to discuss issues that matter with dignity and respect.

How We Accomplish Our Mission:

• We train conversation facilitators;
• We plan and hold community conversations;
• We participate in and support other national organizations that focus on improving civil and respectful conversations on issues that matter.
• We are closely connected to the National Institute for Civil Discourse.

How You Can Get Involved:

• Volunteer to learn to facilitate a community conversation.
• Talk to local groups about the importance of civil conversations.
• Facilitate a community conversation.
• Help promote national civil discourse events.

Contact Information:  

Petti Van Rekom
Member of LWVUS Civil Discourse Task Force
email: civil.discourse [at] lwvorangecoast.org

Civil Discourse Public Documents