Solutions Civics Videos

You can train to become a No-Blame problem solver in your community by watching these short videos.

 

The Power to Find and Advance Practical Solutions (Tech Advances and New Legal Rights)

• Existing Policy Research Under the Open Public Records Act/OPRA (Video Tutorial)

The Power of No-blame Problem Solving

• No-blame Problem Solving – A 10-step Downloadable Guide

Part 1 – Researching Your Solution

Part 2 – Adapting Your Solution

Part 3 – Presenting and Pursuing Your Solution

 

Media Literacy and the Search for Solutions

• Media Literacy and the Search for Solutions (Guide)

 

The Four Decision Centers and Your Legal Rights to Advance Your Solutions

• The Citizens Manual (Chapters 7 – 10)
• Power Centers of Local Government (PowerPoint Tutorial)

 

The Four Paths to Citizen Power – Civic Trustee

• Overview of a Civic Trust (Perth Amboy Civic Trust Video)
• Trustee Overview
• Register for a Local Trust
• Trustee Legislator Video Class

The Four Paths to Citizen Power – Appointed Office Holder

• Appointed Office Holder Guide

The Four Paths to Citizen Power – Political Party Representative

• How to Run for a Political Party Committee Seat Guide
• How to Write yourself in for a Political Party Committee Seat Guide
• Political Party Leader: Part One Guide
• Political Party Leader: Part Two Guide

The Four Paths to Citizen Power – Solutions Newsgatherer

• Citizen Newsgatherer Guide
• Shining Light in Dark Spaces: A Hyperlocal Reporter’s Guide to Covering Municipal Government in New Jersey
• Citizen Journalist Video Class
• Participation Guide for Citizen Journalists