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| STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE ~ UPCOMING EVENTS
Students Against Violence Everywhere
(SAVE)
looks forward to an exciting event schedule for 2009!
Please check back throughout the year to find out more.
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July 2009
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| July
| FOCUS ON GANGS
Many teens join gangs because they are bored, lacking in purpose, or looking for a way to belong. But there are other options.
Sports, clubs, recreational, and after-school programs give you a great chance to meet new people, explore new interests,
develop new talents and skills, and to connect with people that really care about you and your well-being. The response
from school officials to the presence of gangs requires a combination of prevention, intervention, and enforcement strategies. Local law enforcement also needs to be involved since gang activity is usually present on and off school property. Gang activity often escalates in warmer weather and when schools are out for the summer, so this is a good month for SAVE chapters to focus on the awareness of this issue.
For more information contact:
National SAVE
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4th Annual National School Safety Conference
The School Safety Advocacy Council is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Law Enforcement &
Corrections Technology Center for School Safety Excellence, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice,
for the 2009 National School Safety Conference. This conference will be held in Orlando, FL. July 27-31, 2009
at the Buena Vista Palace and Resort, an official Disney Resort Hotel. This annual partnership is aimed at providing
cutting edge training in school safety and its newest technologies to law enforcement, school administration,
school security or anyone that is responsible for school safety or emergency response. The educational content
of this conference is currently being finalized but nationally and internationally known speakers are planned to present.
Lake Buena Vista Resort and Spa, Walt Disney World
Orlando, FL
For more information contact:
The School Safety Advocacy Council
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August 2009
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| August
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FOCUS ON BACK TO SCHOOL
It is "that" time of year again. Students are heading back to school and it's hard to determine who is more excited,
the students or the parents! students have their pens and paper, and their outfits for the first day of school,
but have you thought about safety and what you need to do to prepare for a safe school year? A small amount of planning now, can help everyone have a more pleasant and safer experience for the entire school year and beyond. SAVE Chapters nationwide are encouraged to lead their school sites in safety activities. This month's focus includes activities in the areas of Safety Awareness, Crime Prevention, and Conflict Management in the classroom. Listed are some suggestions to begin the school year on a positive note while working towards a safer school and community. Let the beginning of the school year be a time to concentrate on new SAVE activities, fewer cases of violence in and around the school and community,
and the safety of those around you. .
For more information contact:
National SAVE
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Safe and Drug-Free Schools National Conference
The 2009 OSDFS National Conference theme is The Power of Change: Healthy Students, Safe Schools, and Engaged Communities. Today's new economy, as well as ongoing changes in demographics and technology, require schools and communities to develop creative approaches to engage and prepare students for the roles and challenges they will face.
Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center
National Harbor, MD
For more information contact:
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
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September 2009
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| September
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FOCUS ON SPEAKING OUT
In September, SAVE chapters really get rolling. It takes good
communication to get the word out about
your chapter and the great things you are doing. Have kickoff meetings, membership drives, and start planning
projects and fund-raisers for the year. This is the time when most chapters elect their officers for the year and begin publicizing SAVE and all of the great activities that will lie ahead. Start contacting resource people in your school or community (i.e. counselors, SROs, violence prevention specialists, etc.) that can help enhance your meetings or serve as speakers. You may also contact businesses or civic groups about becoming possible sponsors for your planned events. Get together with other schools in your area to begin planning joint projects for the year such as participating in the SAVE Challenge. Middle and high school chapters may want to contact feeder schools to set up presentations for younger
students who may be interested in joining SAVE.
For more information contact:
National SAVE
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October 2009
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| October
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FOCUS ON SCHOOL & COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION
Ghosts, goblins and witches too! Don't let violence haunt you! Here are some useful ideas to help keep your school and community safe during the Halloween holiday, football season, and throughout the fall! The third week of October is National Safe Schools Week. This week provides a unique opportunity for SAVE chapters to focus on educational issues that directly affect the safety and security of your community.
Planning and preparation can be done before National Safe Schools Week to make sure your
school and community have a week filled with awareness and activities.
For more information contact:
National SAVE
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13TH ANNUAL SAVE SUMMIT
Help SAVE celebrate 20 years at the 13th Annual SAVE Summit in Charlotte, NC on the campus of West Charlotte High School.
The Summit is for students, advisors, and community members to celebrate the success of SAVE chapters for the year.
Chapter members lead workshop sessions, display accomplishments in Exhibit Alley, and have the opportunity to network
with students from across the country. More details on the big 20th Anniversary coming soon!
For more information contact:
National SAVE
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AMERICA'S SAFE SCHOOLS WEEK
National Safe Schools Week, occurs annually during the third full week
in October. Activities conducted during National Safe Schools Week
will draw attention to the continuing problem of school violence and
educate everyone about how schools can be made safer and more secure.
National Safe Schools Week offers an opportunity to address this very
important issue and to take steps to ensure that schools offer students
and teachers an environment in which they can perform to the best of their abilities.
For more information contact:
National SAVE
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NATIONAL SAVE DAY
The National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere
(SAVE) invites you to participate in National SAVE Day! Mark your
calendars for this important event. This event occurs during National Safe Schools Week.
For more information contact: National SAVE
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SAVE ROCK-A-THON
A Rock-a-thon is an opportunity for your SAVE chapter and community to come together to raise
proceeds and awareness for achieving the mission of Students Against Violence Everywhere. The event
provides a forum for SAVE members to 1) highlight information and awareness on your SAVE chapter
and its activities; 2) conduct a safe and fun activity for chapter members that can build friendships
and assist your chapter in performing as a team early in the school year; and 3) raise funds for your
SAVE chapter and the National Association of SAVE.
For more information contact:
National SAVE
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November 20098
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| November
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FOCUS ON WEAPON SAFETY
In 2006, 18 percent of students in grades 9-12 reported they
had carried a weapon anywhere and about 6 percent reported they had
carried a weapon on school property (Indicators of School Crime and
Safety, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2007). Many weapons, not just
firearms, are discovered on school campuses every year. Do students
at your school know what is considered a weapon? Each state has a
specific definition of what is considered a weapon and what the
consequences are for bringing a weapon on campus. November is a great
time to remind students what school policies exist on weapons and the
consequences for bringing weapons on campus.
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December 2009
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| December
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FOCUS ON REACHING OUT THROUGH SERVICE
In a time full of sharing and giving, such as during the holidays,
violence can be more devastating for its victims. By reaching out
through service to our school and community, we can create a better
environment for those who may not otherwise have a happy holiday
season. SAVE emphasizes the importance of developing responsible
citizens as a promising effort in preventing violence in our
schools and communities. Youth should not only know their rights,
but responsibilities in areas of the law, government, the Constitution,
and in daily civic activities. It is difficult to emphasize to youth
that they "should" be and feel a part of their community without
providing opportunities to learn first-hand. Learning by doing is
a key component of SAVE through service projects. Empowering students
to get involved in hands-on efforts to prevent violence is a very
rewarding learning experience of SAVE. SAVE is a way for youth to get involved!
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January 2010
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| January
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FOCUS ON DIVERSITY
Recognizing diversity is important at every age level and in
every part of the country. In every school there will be different
groups and issues to consider. Look at your own chapter, school
and community, is the membership in your chapter a reflection of
your student body? Are there recruitment activities that you could
use to bring in new members from under represented groups? Many
chapters face challenges recruiting male members. Talk to males
in your student body to see what might encourage more of them to
join and be active in SAVE. Emphasize that being against violence
doesn't make you a wimp or less macho. Continue to make being in SAVE a "cool" thing to do.
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February 2010
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| February
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DON'T BE A CHARACTER...HAVE GOOD CHARACTER TRAITS!
All is fair in LOVE and SAVE! February, the month for love, is the perfect time to show your good character! What are some positive character traits that you admire in others? In this month especially, try to demonstrate good character traits. Be a positive role model for those around you so they can learn good traits as well. Pick out a person in your life that demonstrates good traits and shadow that person for a day.
Use the activity ideas to put the following traits and
others in action this month in your school and community.
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March 2010
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| March
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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Reach for the Stars! SAVE was started by students in 1989 with the vision that all students would embrace the idea that the power of positive change is in your own hands. Still to this day the overall goals of the program are guided with the assistance of a Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Youth who are EMPOWERED to make a difference in their schools and communities is a key component to the SAVE program. No matter what your age or school level, you can make a difference. Your ideas, views on safety and violence prevention, as well as your talents are important and vital to your protection since
you are the future. Never set limits on what you want to accomplish.
Feel the power within to take a step forward and Reach for the Stars!
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April 2010
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"HAND IN HAND," RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE PREVENTION
SAVE members can strive to prevent relationship violence
by educating the public about warning signs, consequences
and proactive steps to safeguard possible victims. By focusing
on this important topic for the month and approaching the
program from three angles: crime prevention, conflict management,
and service projects, SAVE members can help thwart this
growing area of violence. Relationship violence can cover
many areas including dating violence, child abuse, sibling
abuse, domestic violence, and interpersonal violence (e.g.
between friends). With April being National Child Abuse
Prevention Month, relationship violence prevention is a
perfect topic to address in your school community. In addition,
National Youth Violence Prevention Week is carried over into
the beginning of this month.
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May 2010
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| May
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The abuse of substances by anyone is a serious and
dangerous situation, but abuse by young people is most disturbing.
The naivety and lack of fear among youth coupled with illegal
or other harmful materials is a deadly combination. In many
instances violent incidents accompany substance abuse, therefore
making it another relevant topic to be addressed by SAVE chapters.
It is important to educate children on the dangers and consequences
of substance abuse at as early an age as possible. We strongly
encourage SAVE chapters to address issues of alcohol and substance
abuse especially during this stressful time of year when students
are involved with end of year activities from exams to proms and parties.
Set the stage for a safe summer free from violence and substance abuse.
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June 2010
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| June
| FOCUS ON INTERNET SAFETY
SAVE encourages students to be extremely careful when using the internet. Messages posted in any kind of a public forum can be read by anyone. Personal information such as name, address (home and email), telephone number, school name, or information on family and friends should never be shared with anyone you meet in cyberspace. Never reveal anything about other people that could possibly get them into trouble. It is important to remember that people you meet online, whether in a chat room or message forum, may not be who they say they are. Also, be careful not to put any personal details, including locations, on your instant messenger "away" message. The approaching end of the traditional school year calendar is a good time to spread awareness in your school about internet safety.
For more information contact:
National SAVE
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National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere
SAVE: Youth Voices... Grown-Up Choices! Toll Free 866-343-SAVE
For more information contact cwray@nationalsave.org / Copyright 2007
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