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I am dedicating May's column to the tragedy in Colorado. Whatever your opinion on the "why's" of this case, there's something you can do about it. So rather than argue about which response will be the most helpful, I'm simply going to challenge you to have a constructive response. The links below will take you to sites where people are working to change the world in a way that may resonate with your beliefs: join them.
If you are or want to be a child advocate, start your journey at the Children's Defense Fund. Join a listserv, get the latest research, learn more about campaigns. Connect for Kids has links to state organizations, an article about predicting teen violence and an article titled Doing Right by Our Boys. For those of us concerned about school safety, the U.S. Department of Education has written a pamphlet available in PDF or text format titled: Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools. We may also choose to join our local Parent-Teacher Association. Do you want to do something about violence in the media? Then read about what you can do at the National Institute on Media and the Family. The Coalition for Quality Children's Media has a campaign as well that includes their list of "Kids First!" endorsed videos. If you want help talking to your own child about violence or other tough issues, stop by Children Now. Ultimately, however we feel about the violence happening in our schools, we all need to do what we think it takes to make the world safe for our children. If you have the time, volunteer. If you have the money, write a check. If you have neither the time or the money, resolve to do the best you can by the children whose lives you touch. Go To Page: 1 |
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