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Constitutional Rights Foundation inspires lifelong civic engagement through interactive programs and resources for teachers and youth considering our democracy depends on informed participation by all.

Curriculum Materials

Compelling. Accessible. Interactive.
Non-partisan. Upshot-based. Standards-aligned.

CivCon • Civil Conversation

Bookish discussion.
Deliberate instead of debate.
Pupil-centered. Text-based.
Controversial issues. Multiple perspectives.

Students reported that they felt empowered past having Civil Conversations.
—Katie, Charlotte, NC

I loved that information technology fabricated kids boring down and recollect before talking and that they had to have Bear witness! Not just letting their passion have them off the rail.
— Ciera, Old Boondocks, ME

BRIA • Nib of Rights in Action

Topical. Timely.
Texts and application activities.
U.Southward. and world history. Authorities and current events.

Your lessons are the near clear, concise and insightful explanations of complex historical events and trends that I've seen anywhere! Textbooks seem to over simplify. . . or give a laundry list of irksome item. Your lessons tackle fascinating subjects and are exactly on target. I can't thank y'all enough!
— Daria, San Diego, California

Our Programs

Innovative • Relevant • Student-centered • Standards-aligned

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CAP • Civic Action Project

Project-based learning.

Bug. Policy connections. Perspectives.

Thoughtful civic actions. Proven practices in civic learning (C3).

94% of students think CAP helped them become more effective citizens.
95% of students say CAP made them believe they can make a divergence.

Civic Action Project

Cops & Kids:
Working Together for Peace on the Streets

Centre school students.
Telescopic and limits of constabulary authority.
Police Patrol simulation with sworn officers.
Open up lines of communication. Build understanding. Community policing.

Pre and post surveys of officers and
students testify dramatic shifts from negative to positive attitudes.

98% of the officers say that this program is valuable or highly valuable
in improving police/community relations.

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EHI • Expanding Horizons Internships

Transforming immature people'due south lives.
First generation college-spring students.
Paid internships in professional workplaces.
Seminars to gear up for chore feel and college.

100% of the students go to college.

Working at Latham & Watkins allowed me to collaborate with my coworkers in a professional style. My participation in the EHI plan taught me that connections, experiences, and networking is important. If one is able to open themselves up and are willing to work hard, yous will exist very successful.
—Jared, 2022 Intern

Mock Trial

A fictional criminal case. Existent arguments.
Student attorneys, witnesses, bailiffs, and clerks.
Los Angeles County and California state competitions.

Mock Trial

Mock Trial was the best experience I had in school, period. I made friends I still have after a decade, gained conviction in myself, and learned communication skills I however utilize today.

I came away with meliorate critical thinking and writing skills, and have a ameliorate understanding of how our justice system works.

Volunteer Opportunities

Mock Triallawyers and judges

Appellate Court Experienceappellate lawyers

Courtroom to Classroomlawyers, judges, law students

Civic Activeness Projectionadults who support youth appointment

Cops & Kidsadults who want to work with middle school students and officers.

Engaged with the youth we serve.

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Help us close the civic opportunity gap.

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CRF showed me that my vocalization is powerful enough to make a difference.
— Brianna A., student