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RESPECT Presents at Business Ethics Alliance Ethicscon

Last month the Business Ethics Alliance hosted its Second Annual Ethicscon. The foundation of their mission is an annual community ethics conference, an "Ethicscon," that provides a forum for youth ethics awareness and education. Like RESPECT, they bring together educators, nonprofits and business people to share resources that encourage the integration of ethical behavior in to the lives of our youth. RESPECT was invited to present at the 2011 Ethicscon. Click here to read a full account of RESPECT's presentation.

RESPECT Gears Up for Second Year of Student Advisory Committee

After a highly successful formation of the first-ever RESPECT Student Advisory Committee during the 2010-2011 school year, RESPECT is getting ready to startup the committee for its second year.  On September 26, 2011, RESPECT will hold an informational meeting for students in grades 9-12 from throughout Omaha to learn about the Student Advisory Committee.  Students will see a snapshot of RESPECT programming and hear how last year's committee's feedback resulted in significant changes to RESPECT's performances.  To learn more about the Student Advisory Committee and how to get involved click here.

RESPECT Invites Community Partners to First Community Advisory Committee of 2011-2012

RESPECT's Community Advisory Committee is made up of individuals who have special expertise with children and youth and the issues that they face as they develop relationships throughout their school years. Members share their knowledge of best practices in their respective fields to assist in maintaining a high standard of appropriate educational programming to all students. RESPECT's first meeting of the 2011-2012 year will be held on Thursday September 15 at 7:30 a.m. The Community Advisory meetings are a chance for attendees to learn about RESPECT's own programs, resources, staff and support as well as an opportunity to network and engage with other community partners. If you are interested in attending this meeting and being a part of the Community Advisory Committee, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out more information.  To see a list of current members of the Community Advisory Committee click here.

RESPECT Launches New Website

RESPECT has had a busy summer in part thanks to a capacity building grant provided by the Strengthening Communities Fund of the Department of Health and Human Services administered by the AIM Institute. The grant provided funding for RESPECT to contract the services of Rebel Interactive, an Omaha-based interactive agency. During the five-month process, RESPECT staff and board members came together to better define the goals and vision of the organization. As a result, RESPECT has a fresh, new look that better exemplifies its passions and values. Additionally, the RESPECT website underwent a significant makeover which not only shows in its appearance, but also in its ability to offer more to those who seek RESPECT's help online. Along with the funding that RESPECT received from the Strengthening Communities Fund associated with the direct costs of this project, the grant also afforded RESPECT the opportunity for staff also to participate in monthly capacity building workshops hosted by the AIM Institute. Those workshops provided valuable information that will help RESPECT provide its services across Nebraska and beyond.