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It's time to mark your calendars and get ready for No Name-Calling Week (NNCW) 2010, which will take
place from January 25th-29th. During NNCW, educators and students across the nation will take part in the effort to
end name-calling and bullying in school. NNCW information, planning tips, lesson plans and promotional materials are
available now online at www.nonamecallingweek.org. This year we are excited to announce a new high school component
to NNCW. Although
originally designed for use in middle schools, NNCW has always been observed throughout schools of all grade levels.
Several years ago we partnered with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) to provide additional
materials for elementary schools. This year, in response to requests from high school educators, we have added resources
to be used in high schools. We developed these resources in partnership with Stories of Us, a film-based anti-bullying program,
which include a high school lesson plan, a GLSEN addendum to the existing Stories of Us Make-Your-Own-Film curriculum and
a new 9-12 grade category to the Creative Expression Contest, which focus on anti-LGBT name-calling and bullying in school.
The new lesson
plan, Lights, Camera, Action: Using Film to End Anti-LGBT Name-Calling, Bullying and Harassment, engages high school
students in exploring name-calling, bullying and harassment due to perceived or actual sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity. All
planning tips, lessons, and Creative Expression Contest information
can be found at www.nonamecallingweek.org. To purchase NNCW buttons, posters and other merchandise,
visit www.glsenstore.org.
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YCW
Next Generation Board
Youth Crime Watch of America is accepting applications for our Next Generation Board (“NGB”),
formerly known as our Youth Advisory Board. We are looking for exceptional leaders who are currently involved
in YCW programs to serve one year terms starting in July 2010. This Board will be comprised of five to nine youth (up to age 22) from across the
YCW International system. The NGB represents the youth perspective within the entire YCW network and will
be charged with several strategic projects, including recommendations on marketing and outreach to youth. Additionally,
the Chair of the NGB will sit on the YCWA Board of Directors and will have the opportunity to interact with community and
business leaders as well as the YCWA President & CEO. The group will meet in person two times per year in the United States and multiple
times via teleconference. Full attendance is required. Some travel subsidies are available
but please note that a good part of the travel related costs will need to be borne by the NGB member or the local YCW Affiliate
and it is encouraged that applicants seek sponsorship for these amounts. Applications should be sent via email to Leanne Brown at lbrown@ycwa.org with “NGB” in the subject line and should be received no later
than 5:00PM on April 2, 2010. The title of the document should be saved as follows in
Microsoft Word Document format: Applicant Name- 2010 NGB Application.doc. Please call
1-305-670-2409 with any questions. Good luck.
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Gloria
Barron Prize for Young Heroes Accepting Nominations The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes seeks nominations for its 2010 awards.
The Barron Prize honors young people between the ages of 8 and 18 who "have shown leadership and courage in public service
to people and our planet." Nominees must have participated in their heroic work within the twelve months prior to the
nomination deadline of April 30. Eligible applicants: Nominees must be legal residents of, and currently residing in, the
United States or Canada. Nominations are invited from adults who have solid knowledge of the nominee and his or her work but
who are not related to the nominee. This can include teachers, librarians, civic or religious leaders, among others. Award
ceiling: Each year, ten national winners receive $2,500 each to support their service work or higher education. Half of the
winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; the other half have focused on protecting the health
and sustainability of the environment. Application deadline: April 30, 2010.
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Another great link:
D.A.V.E.Drug and Violence Educationa division of No Child Left Behind ProgramAustin, Texashttp://dave.esc4.net/This website allows you to select a topic,
select the appropriate age group, and download selected lesson plans.
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Youth Crime Watch is currently offering "FREE" start-up training for
Youth Crime Watch Programs in Kentucky. Schools that are trained will also receive a "FREE"
"Start-Up kit" from the Kentucky Crime Prevention Coalition. If your school is interested in this
opportunity, contact The Kentucky Crime Prevention Office @ 888-798-5272 or 859-727-2678.
SOS
Signs Of Suicide® Prevention Programs For Middle & High Schools Check out our new web page for information on how you can obtain this program
for “FREE.” Eligible to Kentucky Middle and High Schools.
STAR SCHOOL... Turkey Foot Middle School Students Ask Us to “Buckle Up” Turkey Foot Middle School’s, Justice For All
Club members partnered with the Transportation Cabinet to install “Drive Smart, Buckle Up TMS” signs around the
school grounds. Student’s began the process of getting these signs by conducting a seat belt survey on
their campus. The club counted and recorded seat belt usage of all occupants in cars that entered and exited
the school grounds. “They took it upon themselves to press for the seat belt
signs,” said SRO Terry Chinn. “It meant a lot to them to see the state putting those signs
up.”
Way to go, Turkey Foot.
Keep up the Great Work!!
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