Fri, March 27, 2009 - 4:13:45

The Power of Nice in Action

Ever since we launched The Power of Nice, we’ve received countless emails, letters and stories from people who want to share how the book has touched their lives.  One of these letters has re-affirmed just why we wrote this book.  It shows how The Power of Nice has the influence to improve the lives of many.

A man by the name of John Richter, who is the Program Coordinator for the Youthful Offender Population of the Orange County Jail in Orlando, Florida, recently contacted us to let us know how The Power of Nice has been incorporated into one of his programs for the youth’s. The purpose of this program, entitled Literature-N-Living, is to boost the youth offender’s thought process, reading, comprehension and grammar skills.  The youth’s are required to write papers, participate in discussions and are tested based on the book chapters each session.

The Power of Nice was incorporated into the class entitled “Chinese Bamboo” which is facilitated by Warren Kenner, and is a big hit with the young men.  The class tries to incorporate literary action with real life scenarios within and without the jail setting. 

A lot of hard work and determination by the youth’s and the facilitator go into these classes, and for some young men, it’s the first time they have ever finished a book or stuck a class out to the end.  Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are rewarded with a family visit where they can share a home cooked meal and their work with their loved ones.

Mr. Richter and Mr. Kenner shared with us that The Power of Nice has been very well received by the youth’s and that they have found it enriching, educational and empowering.  They were also kind enough to share a binder filled with pictures of the youth’s who graduated from the course along with copies of their papers and assignments.

When we read through all of the materials, we were so moved and honored to know that The Power of Nice is being used as a vehicle to help rehabilitate the these young men and will ultimately help to improve their lives, as well as the lives of others.

 

Posted by Linda and Robin