SportInSociety.org
Title
Center for the Study of Sport in Society
Description
The Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern University is one of the world’s leading social justice organizations that use sport to create social change both nationally and internationally. The flagship organization located in the heart of Boston, Mass. was founded in 1984 by Dr. Richard Lapchick and touts branches in Baltimore, Md. and Phoenix, Ariz. Through research, education, and advocacy the center promotes physical activity, health, violence prevention, and diversity among young people and college and professional athletes. Sport in Society’s innovative programs are all staffed by former college or professional athletes and have been awarded America’s most successful violence prevention program by Lou Harris, the Peter F. Ducker Award as the most innovative non-profit program in the social sector, and have been cited as the National Crime Prevention Council’s 50 Best Strategies to Prevent Violent Domestic Crimes.
Languages
English
Contact
- Northeastern University
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- Boston MA
- United States 02115
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- +1.617373330
Additional Information
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External Links
- Alexa: SportInSociety.org
