Christine Hemp's Connecting Chord Program   Connecting Chord is a week-long program that bridges gaps between cops and teens through the writing of (yes!) poetry. In five days of talking and writing,  officers and young people find voice in their community and in their lives.      Port Townsend Connecting Chord 2005   Port Townsend Connecting Chord 2004 Port Townsend Connecting Chord 2003 Cops & Kids Unite in Port Townsend 2002 Connecting Chord Program in Philadelphia Youth Offenders and Cops in London   Connecting Chord 2005 Cops and Youth Offenders Unite (click here for more) Newspaper Articles: Peninsula Daily New article, February 2003  "The point is to bridge the gaps between the teens and the officers, helping them both find a voice." The Port Townsend Leader article, February 2003: "The kids were scared, but so were the cops." Seattle Times article: "Port Townsend workshop has rhyme and reason" The Port Townsend Leader article Oct. 2001: "The muse makes a difference in police/youth relations"   A Momentary Stay Against Violence by Christine Hemp in Hope Magazine   Connecting Chord uses language to break down walls of hostility between cops and kids. home · resume · recent publications · schedule · technical writing · course offerings list of clients · connecting chord · programs ·  poetry pages · bardic performances · contact Christine Hemp P.O. Box 674 Port Townsend, WA 98368 tel: 360-385-9005