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New seminar: Take the High Road to the Bottom Line

It's not enough just to emphasize compliance. Learn how to build a values-based culture in your workplace. Register for this full-day seminar in Newport Beach, California, and lead your company to higher ground. Learn more »


CC! Week 2008

Join the movement. Change lives.

October 19-25 is the biggest celebration of character in the world. We offer free resources for teachers, suggestions for donors, and so much more!
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Support CC! as you search or shop

GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!Don't Google it, Good Search it. That way, every click goes to your favorite charity (such as "CHARACTER COUNTS! Los Angeles"). And if you shop using GoodShop, participating retailers will also kick in a portion to good causes. Get started now »


Professional development with graduate credit

Character Development Seminars give you tools to address behavior problems, student underachievement, and dropout rates. Participants can apply for graduate credit at one of our accredited university partners. Learn more »



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New products, fresh designs ... we think you'll like what you see!

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JI is training the U.S. Olympic team

Institute president Michael Josephson is training all U.S. Olympic athletes on the importance of sportsmanship and Olympic ideals.
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Olympian Shawn Johnson's character is a perfect 10

“I love being able to represent CHARACTER COUNTS!,” the gold-medal gymnast told a local ABC News affiliate. A product of CC! schools in Iowa, she made time for an “exercise your character” event before flying to Beijing.
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Upcoming policing seminars

Modern policing takes place in a risk management minefield. Josephson Institute's highly focused training courses help police officers, managers, and administrators manage ethical problems. 
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A truly inspiring keynote speaker is rare

Even rarer is a keynote speaker who can elevate the audience to a new level of commitment and passion.
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Respecting someone you disagree with

“Recently, I expressed admiration and appreciation for the life of Charlton Heston and his dedication to his family, professional excellence, and civic responsibility. It didn’t surprise me that some listeners who opposed Mr. Heston’s conservative politics objected to the tribute and concluded that my good words were influenced by my presumed agreement with his political views.”
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