Council for Unity is a national non-profit organization founded in 1975 at John Dewey High School, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
"[1] Council for Unity network comprises 60 schools and community centers in New York City, Long Island, Boys and Girls Clubs of America in Texas and California.
[citation needed] Robert J. DeSena, a teacher at John Dewey High School, founded Council for Unity in 1975.
A racial incident occurred in 1979 that changed the direction of Council for Unity forever.
Council decided to produce a play about the incident titled: "A Lifting of Hands", which was written by Mr. DeSena.
The child's need for family, safety, self-esteem and responsibility are met through the application of our customized curriculum, obviating the tendency to join anti-social peer groups.