Please join with other Buffalo students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members next week in events re the #SchoolPushout crisis occurring both locally and nationally, as part of the 5th Annual National Week of Action Against School Pushout (suspensions and other discouragements that push struggling students out of school). More than 50 groups in 20 states are holding programs during the week. The Buffalo initiative, with 6 events over the week, includes a focus on Restorative Justice, Nonviolence, and practical help in dealing with legal issues. And please spread the word! *Mon Oct 6: Restorative Justice In-Service, Hamlin Park School 74, 4:00-6:00 PM (for Buffalo Public School Staff).Facilitated by the Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition. *Mon Oct 6: “Looking at Linkages: School Pushout and Militarism.” 6:30-8:00 PM. Includes veterans, community activists specializing in issues in education and militarism, and a report back from Ferguson. Discussion re school pushout/school-to-prison pipeline, military recruiting, police militarization, drones, and positive action planning. Merriweather Library. Sponsors WNY Peace Center; Teens in Progress; Interfaith Peace Network. *Tues Oct 7: Introduction to using Circles and Community Conferencing as Restorative Practices. 6:00-8:00 PM University at Buffalo (South Campus), Room 684 Baldy Hall. Sponsored by UB School of Social Work. *Wed Oct 8: Citizen Action/Alliance for Quality Education Rally, 11:00 AM at Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. Will address Board of Education and ask they recommit to Restorative Justice practices as outlined in Code of Conduct. *Thurs. Oct 9: Restorative Justice Chat and Chew, 12:00-1:30. Peace of the City, 301 14th Street, Buffalo. Sponsored by Community Health Network. *Sat Oct 11: Facing the Law - Giving Teens Real Advice from Real Professionals. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Dorothy Collier Community Center , 118 East Utica St., Buffalo. Speakers: BDP Officer Jan Philips, Chief George Cast, Sam Davis ESQ, Min. Chambliss, James Tesmond ESQ, Rodger Hicks Litigation Paralegal, Jennifer Stergion ESQ, Phillip Dabney ESQ, Jason Parker Diversity Program Coordinator. Sponsored by Teens in Progress. For More Info · Contact: Andrew Prinzing 716-343-5842 Victoria Ross 716-884-0582; 716-936-3520 Go to dignityinschools.org; Dignity in Schools Campaign Week of Action promo video bit.ly/1ohuR3J; Solutions Not Suspensions initiative bit.ly/OaIG6K and for Updates, follow Erie County Restorative Justice and/or the WNY Peace Center on Facebook! And please see below ;-)
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:27:12 +0000
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