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Burt Berlowe is a freelance writer, journalist, educator, community organizer, and activist. He has authored several books, including: Peaceful Parenting in a Violent World, The Peaceful Parenting Handbook, Dealing With Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Reflections in Loring Pond, and The Homegrown Generation. Burt has served on numerous committees and action groups in his commitment to nonviolence and eradication of child abuse. He is known for his extensive volunteer work and his ability to add insight and leadership to grassroots community efforts, and is currently a member of Growing Communities for Peace, the Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers, World Citizen, Inc., The Initiative for Violence Free Families and Stand For Children. Rebecca Janke, M.Ed., and Julie Penshorn, MBC, have done extensive writing together, including co-authoring several books: Peacemaker's A,B,Cs for Young Children: A guide for teaching conflict resolution with a peace table, Six Keys to Participatory Leadership, Expanding the Circle: A Peacemaker ® Teen Mentor Facilitator Guide, and Playing With Peace. As co-directors of the non-profit organization Growing Communities for Peace, Julie and Rebecca serve as consultants, workshop presenters, artists-in-residence, and curriculum designers. Triangle Park Creative is a 13 year-old graphic design company that strives to provide communication design services to organizations and businesses that build community and promote social and economic justice. Their partnership includes providing the graphic design, production, and financial support to make this book happen. | ||||||
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Rebecca Janke, Burt Berlowe, and Julie Penshorn. | ||||||
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