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Name: Popular Government back issue: Vol. 73, No. 2, Winter 2008 |
See links to online articles from this issue below.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER ARTICLE
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: The Community’s Role in Weaving a Safety Net
Margaret Henderson, Gordon Whitaker, and Lydian Altman
Leaders of a School of Government project building communities’ capacity to stop sexual assault and domestic violence describe the reach of the problem and the need for shared responsibility in addressing it.
For an additional resource, see “Domestic Violence in Schools: What School Officials Can Do,” from School Law Bulletin, Vol. 36, No. 2, Spring 2005.
FEATURE ARTICLES
Creating Their Own Futures: Community Visioning and North Carolina Local Governments
Lydian Altman and Ricardo S. Morse
Government leaders often want to shape the long-term direction of their communities. How can they do that effectively? A report on visioning processes conducted in Roxboro, Wilkes County, and Wilson County provides lessons on visioning and strategic planning.
Collaborative Leadership in Sampson County
Heather Scarborough
In Sampson County, North Carolina, a core group of county and school system leaders identified critical needs for school facilities. They faced limited resources. Building on a foundation of trust established through regular informal meetings, they collaborated to address the needs creatively.
DEPARTMENTS
NC Journal
- Updated Analysis Available of North Carolina Laws and Procedures on Property Assessment and Taxation
- Six Cities Complete Pilot of Citizen-Informed Performance Measurement
- Campbell Honored as Public Official of 2007
- Model Ordinance on Solid Waste Fees Available Online
- New Mental Health Screening Introduced in County Jails
From the MPA Program
What Drives General Obligation Bond Ratings for North Carolina’s Counties?
Creighton Avila
Public officials making decisions about the financing of major infrastructure projects want to know what variables can result in high or improved bond ratings. A recent study offers some guidance.
At the School
- MPA Program Honors Kitchen, Vogt, Allred
- Robert E. Stipe, 1929-2007
- One Member Returns to Foundation Board, Two New Members Join
- Five New Faculty Members Join School
- Wunsche Is New Legislative Reporting Service Director
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