YOUTH COR

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Youth COR is a peer leadership program designed to engage adolescent males ages 14 to 18 who live in neighborhoods that experience high rates of crime and violence.

The program consists of a ten stage leadership curriculum, a philosophical martial arts program and a community service component that support the following six purposes: to teach self-discipline; to provide a structured environment; to improve physical and psychological health; to prepare for leadership roles; to offer a positive peer-network; and to minimize the risk for youth-violence.

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COR LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS

The COR Leadership Concepts (CLC) is a leadership training curriculum that empowers young people. The curriculum explores 10 leadership principles that are commonly taught in leaderships circles on all levels around the world.

As a whole, the 10 leadership concepts address personal accountability, goal setting, emotional intelligence, personal sacrifice, task management, problem solving, collective responsibility, work ethic, relationship management, and willpower.

The 10 Leadership Concepts are:

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1. Lead by example

2. Establish priorities

3. Accept responsibility

4. Develop procedures

5. Exercise good judgment

6. Remain calm

7. Sacrifice when necessary

8. Help those in need

9. Integrate the strengths of others

10. Position yourself to win

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