Klamath County District Attorney's Office
Edwin I. Caleb, District Attorney
Character Counts
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
"Character is destiny" - Aristotle
CFSS, along with over 500 other schools, communities, government agencies and the nation’s leading human-service organizations is a member of the CHARACTER COUNTS!SM Coalition. Together these organizations work to advance nonpartisan, nonsectarian character education
§ Character really counts! In personal relationships, in school, at the workplace, in life- who we are makes a difference.
§ Character is not hereditary, nor does it develop automatically. It must be consciously developed by example, demand and practice.
§ There are enduring, universal truths – principles of thought and conduct which distinguish right from wrong and define the essence of good character.
§ There are common ethical values that transcend political, religious, economic and cultural differences. These values, which the Josephson Institute of Ethics calls the “Six Pillars of Character,” are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
§ Increase public awareness of the character education movement through media, workshops, and events such as the CHARACTER COUNTS! in Klamath County Week.
§ Provide resources and ideas for how to integrate the Six Pillars into school programs.
§ Coordinate mentoring partnerships, service learning projects, and workshops in the community.
§ Though the job of character education is primarily with the parents, there are critical supporting roles to be played by everyone in the community.
§ Anti-social messages that pervade our culture are loud and frequent. We must proactively counter those with a unified, positive message about the values that sustain our democracy and our lives.
to become involved or to learn more!
Other Links:
School Violence Prevention & Character Education
Deputy District Attorney - School Assignment
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