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Institute for Constructive Advocacy & Dialogue

The mission of ICAD is to promote public participation and engagement around potentially divisive issues using dialogue and advocacy processes, promote the practice of constructive advocacy and dialogue, and disseminate resources about constructive advocacy and dialogue.

Victim Advocacy

Utilize this resource to see how you can participate in advocacy services and educational programming to aid in the prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence.

Debate Across the Curriculum

Faculty and staff across colleges and disciplines have found debate a rewarding pedagogy for improving advocacy skills, critical thinking, public speaking, group collaboration, confidence and more.

Be the Change

This blog features interesting, inspiring, innovative and creative people (from JMU) who are changing the world — one person, one project, one program, one life at a time. 

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