National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) is an American human relations organization that works to fight racism and other forms of prejudice. It tries to foster understanding and respect among all cultural, racial, and religious groups. The NCCJ works with students and teachers and religious, business, and government leaders. Its programs include youth camps and workshops, community discussions, race relations and interreligious dialogues, and workplace consulting. It also produces educational materials for young children and provides support for youths working to improve their communities. The NCCJ was founded in 1927 as the National Conference of Christians and Jews in response to anti-Roman Catholic sentiment. It later expanded to address issues of class, race, gender, sexual orientation, and the rights of people with disabilities. It took its present name in 1998. For additional information, see its website at http://www.nccj.org.
