Special Report: Short-Term Impacts, Long-Term Opportunities
by CIRCLE and The Center for Democracy & Citizenship and The Partnership for Trust in Government at the Council for Excellence in Government
March 2002
CIRCLE, in collaboration with the Center for Democracy and Citizenship and the Partnership for Trust in Government at the Council for Excellence in Government, released a survey of 1,500 Americans between the ages of 15 and 25 and their views toward civic life and institutions. The survey shows that the impact of September 11 on civic behavior and intentions is mixed, but opportunities for greater participation exist. Analysis of the importance of parental involvement, volunteerism, partisanship and other factors in determining civic engagement provides lessons for candidates and has implications for policy.