A Path Forward – Be Supported Fox 5 San Diego covers the A Path Forward series event at the USS Midway Museum. The theme for the night was, “Be Supported.” This was the most vulnerable and open dialogue in the series, as participants were asked to look at their own biases and personal challenges. Attendees … Read more
Staying Civil with Politically Opposite Family & Friends This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving dinner is a time when family and friends gather to celebrate. However that joy can go sideways when political topics or other divisive issues are brought up. Ashley Virtue, Director of External Relations at the National Conflict Resolution Center, was in studio to talk … Read more
Employers Join Workplace Equity & Civility Initiative Lawyers Club invites all regional employers to adopt the Workplace Equity & Civility Initiative Commitment, a statement that the employer commits to strive for work environments free of sexual harassment and gender discrimination by adopting and enforcing policies that promote pay equity; respectful workplace speech, language and conduct; … Read more
Anti-Harassment Training and SB 778 The California State Legislature recently signed SB 778 into law, which requires all businesses with five or more employees to provide mandatory anti-harassment training for each employee. The new law aims to create a better and safer workplace. Ashley Virtue, Director of External Relations at the National Conflict Resolution Center, … Read more
UC San Diego’s 4th Global Empowerment Summit inspires first San Diego Kindness Day University of California San Diego is hosting its 4th Annual Global Empowerment Summit on October 19 at the Beyster Auditorium, Rady School of Management, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event, presented by UC San Diego Social Impact & Innovation and … Read more
National Conflict Resolution Center hosts “A Path Forward Dialogue Series” The National Conflict Resolution Center is committed to providing resources, training and expertise to help people manage and solve conflicts. They are hosting a series of dialogue events as a new way to express concerns, ideas and hope in challenging times. Ashley Virtue, NCRC’s Director … Read more
Campus Leaders Seek More Civil Discourse Students leaders at UC San Diego must take ‘Art of Inclusive Communication’ course.
To Raise $80 Million From Male Investors, This Female Biotech CEO Examined How Men Think NCRC training institute Director Lisa Maxwell and board member Bill Sailer are featured in this insightful article in the San Diego Union-Tribune!
San Diego Workshops Offer Safe Space To Talk About Racism And Hate As the 19-year old man accused of killing one woman and wounding three others in a shooting at the Chabad of Poway in April faces hate crimes charges in federal court, an ongoing series of workshops inspired by the shooting is giving San … Read more
Helping Kids Deal With Bullies Online and In Person It’s back to school season, and many kids are dreading the start of school because of bullying. With the digital age, many students experience bullying online or through social media. Ashley Virtue from the National Conflict Resolution Center was at KUSI with tips to help your … Read more