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Addressing the Rise of Incivility: A Town Hall Event

 
 
 

Addressing the Rise of Incivility: A Town Hall Event

 
Date: Tuesday, April 22
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM ET
Fee: Registration is Free
 
 
  REGISTER NOW  
 
 
While virtual attendance is available, if you’re in the Washington DC area, consider attending in person at the NLC-NACo Conference Center (660 North Capitol Street, NW) for additional networking opportunities.)
 
 
 
In communities across our nation, rising incivility and intimidating behaviors are challenging the foundation of productive civic engagement.

 

You’re invited to an important conversation bringing together public health experts, city leaders, and mental health professionals to tackle this critical issue head-on.

 

Join the American Public Health Association, American Psychological Association, ICMA, and the National League of Cities for this timely virtual town hall that will:

 

  • Explore real experiences of public servants facing aggression
  • Share effective strategies to rebuild community trust
  • Provide tools for promoting civility and supporting mental health
  • Foster healthier approaches to community engagement

 

Featured Speakers:
  • Bill Doherty, PhD, psychologist and co-founder, Braver Angels
  • Matt Leighninger, director, Center for Democracy Innovation, National Civic League
  • Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CM, ICMA CEO/executive director
  • Steve Patterson, mayor of Athens, OH and NLC president
  • Moderator: Chris Teale, managing editor, Route Fifty
Have questions for our panel? Submit them in advance when you register, and we will do our best to address them during the Q&A session.