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For decades people had contribute in society by promoting social change problem solving and human relationship, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance their well being. In addition, contribute to principles of human rights to enhance well-being, social change, social justices and essential value of human relationships. However, the increasing crimes concerns individuals and families. Is society promotion of social change making a difference in society is a question that had arisen among individuals and families. To begin with civic engagement, civic engagement is a responsible of individuals that draws knowledge of human behavior and social system and intervenes at the points where people interact with their environments. For an example, Thomas Ehrlich, a New York Times journalist stated ‘Civic engagement means working to a make difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that differences’ (Ehrlich, 2000). It follows that civic engagement draws knowledge of human behavior and s...

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