Principle 11: By Working to Create a Foundation that Supports Change We Realize it Takes a Village to Raise a Child

Employing a broad based community process by working with civic leaders, teachers, parents, youth leaders, and children.

Examples:
Whole classes of children are chosen instead of individuals. In this way the transformative experiences that individuals have can be supported and remembered in a living way by the group.

Explanation:
Overcoming stereotypes and set behavioral patterns translates into attitudinal change. This demands ongoing reinforcement and support that is best provided by a multi-generational community organism.