ProCESS and Model
(Providing a Continuum of Engagement of Students and Schools)
The ANYTOWN ProCESS is a holistic series that aims to develop Guilford County students and educators into champions of respect and inclusion. Building on the powerful and proven concepts and practices of NCCJ’s award-winning ANYTOWN summer leadership camp, the ANYTOWN ProCESS offers programs year-round. Ranging from weekend and year-long to hour-long programs, NCCJ offers a diverse range of activities to improve the human relations climate in schools and local communities.
The overarching goal of the ANYTOWN ProCESS is to build home and school communities free of bias, bigotry and racism. ProCESS focuses on making schools safe, respectful and full of opportunities for everyone regardless of their race, religion, gender or culture. This project uses conscious-raising activities and leadership development among youth and educators as primary strategies for attaining this goal.
The ANYTOWN ProCESS trains ANYTOWN graduates and other youth to serve as leaders and mentors to their peers in programs and practices that bridge differences and build community. NCCJ’s goal is to affect entire school climates by developing a cadre of student leaders with the potential of reaching exponential numbers of their peers. ProCESS also develops the capacity of parents, educators, and community members to serve as allies in this system. NCCJ focuses on cultivating change agents, a cost-effective measure to reach increasing numbers of individuals with its important message.
The ANYTOWN ProCESS encourages youth to take on visible leadership roles in the fight to reduce prejudice and increase appreciation of diversity. Indeed, countless NCCJ youth leaders across the county have organized special events on their campuses; hosted human relations days and unity events; started Gay-Straight Alliances, social justice and multicultural clubs; and taken leadership roles in student human relations commissions and student councils. These youth lead the way for other students to take more ownership of their schools and to take more responsibility for creating tolerant, safe, inclusive environments where even marginalized populations can feel a sense of belonging and efficacy.
The ANYTOWN ProCESS harnesses student power as an effective resource for enhancing school climate. And with students taking increasing responsibility for creating safe, respectful learning environments, educators are free to do their job and dedicate their attention to academics and the transfer of knowledge rather than having to focus on behavior and discipline.
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