Propositions No. 4 | Reducing Unnecessary Divorce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Propositions No. 4
July 7, 2011

PROPOSITIONS

"Second Chances: A Proposal to Reduce Unnecessary Divorce"

Dr. William J. Doherty and Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears (retired)

In this issue of Propositions, Dr. William J. Doherty of the University of Minnesota and Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears (retired) challenge the assumption that nothing can be done about the divorce rate in the United States. They offer a set of reforms -- The Second Chances Act -- that state legislators could adopt to help couples in crisis without making changes to the no-fault divorce system.

Their argument (which will be published later this year in a report to the nation) is based on new research suggesting that among more than a third of couples in divorce court, at least one person in the couple, and sometimes both of them, might be interested in exploring reconciliation.

In an era in which jobs and the economy are the overriding concerns, why should Americans care about the divorce rate? A solid body of social science evidence now affirms that marriage is not merely a private arrangement between two persons. It is a core social institution, one that helps to ensure the economic, social, and emotional welfare of children, women, and men. A recent study found that divorce and unwed childbearing costs taxpayers at least 112 billion dollars annually. Even a modest reduction in the U.S. divorce rate would likely benefit at least 400,000 children nationally each year and save taxpayers money.

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Split Weekend Leadership Training Workshop

September 9th, 2011 to September 11th, 2011

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This training workshop takes place over the course of two weekends: Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 16-18


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Home hospitality by members of the local Gateway Chapter is being offered for couples coming from outside the area. You must be in touch with the Better Marriages office in order to make these arrangements.

 

4-1/2 Day Leadership Training

September 28th, 2011 to October 2nd, 2011

Conducted At: Berkeley Springs, WV

Schedule and Costs

This workshop begins on Wednesday, September 28 and concludes on Saturday, October 2.  The workshop fee of $450.00 per couple includes a one-year membership in Better Marriages and training materials.  A deposit of $100.00 is required. Contact the Better Marriages office at 800-634-8325 to register and to receive information about lodging and food costs.

 

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Leadership Training is highly recommended for lay couples in organizations that want to develop programs to effectively reach couples.


Better Marriages Leadership Training is delivered through a Leadership Training Workshop. The purpose of the Leadership Training Workshop is to help married couples develop skills for leading marriage enrichment programs, classes and events. Each Leadership Training Workshop includes 8 components. These components may be structured in a variety of ways according to the style and preference of the Trainer Couple and the needs of participating couples. The components are:

1. A marriage enrichment retreat.
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3. Exposure to, and discussion of, a variety of leadership styles, resources and support systems for marriage enrichment.
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