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Fostering Ideas for Change in the Face of Violence

Fostering Ideas for Change in the Face of Violence“Great ideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds. – Albert Einstein 

Violence often stems from the launch of a new idea, a new way to move forward…from a resistance to change.  The opposition to such ideas is often met with violent conflict, sweeping up the minds and lives of young children as it continues to be fueled by misunderstanding and ignorance.

Children as our future leaders look to see how we as adults react to ideas, and when they see conflict over misconceptions and social change, they often find themselves in fear and reluctant to share great ideas.  Change can only come through new ideas and the willingness to overcome and triumph in the face of violence, thus we must encourage children and adults alike to foster and share their ideas for change.

 

Author

Cassandra Clifford

Cassandra Clifford is the Founder and Executive Director of Bridge to Freedom Foundation, which works to enhance and improve the services and opportunities available to survivors of modern slavery. She holds an M.A., International Relations from Dublin City University in Ireland, as well as a B.A., Marketing and A.S., Fashion Merchandise/Marketing from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Cassandra has previously worked in both the corporate and charity sector for various industries and causes, including; Child Trafficking, Learning Disabilities, Publishing, Marketing, Public Relations and Fashion. Currently Cassandra is conducting independent research on the use of rape as a weapon of war, as well as America’s Pimp Culture and its Impact on Modern Slavery. In addition to her many purists Cassandra is also working to develop a series of children’s books.

Cassandra currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where she also writes for the Examiner, as the DC Human Rights Examiner, and serves as an active leadership member of DC Stop Modern Slavery.


Areas of Focus:
Children's Rights; Human Rights; Conflict