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February 2016Volume 16, Issue 2
Focus On: Character Counts
National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere
322 Chapanoke Rd., Suite 110
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-661-7800
Fax: 919-661-7777
Email: [email protected]
In this issue:• NationalSAVESummit• NationalYouthViolence
PreventionWeek• SAVEShiningStar
• ImaniJones• QuestionoftheMonth• OfficerDaisy’sDo’s&
Don’ts• WelcomeCaseyCooke• ChapterHighlights:
ColumbiaHighSchoolHardingUniversityHS
• SAVEAnnualAwards• SAVEStore• DatingViolence• UpcomingEvents• Opportunities&
Information
“Character is like a
tree and reputation its
shadow. The shadow is
what we think it is and
the tree is the real thing. ”
- Abraham Lincoln
SAVE chapter members are asked to trace their foot and decorate it in a peaceful theme. Be sure to include your name, chapter and state on the feet. Chapters can also create just one large foot to represent their entire chapter. At the Summit we will display the feet to represent SAVE’s journey of making a difference. If you cannot attend the Summit, please mail your chapter’s feet to the National SAVE office before March 1, 2016.
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) will be celebrating 27 years of SAVEing Youth at the National Youth Summit! The Summit will showcase successful practices in preventing violence and train participants in effective ways to make their schools and communities safer. This event is a time for youth voices to be heard in workshops, peer-to-peer presentations, and activities that Encourage,Educate,Engage,and Empower youth with violence prevention strategies. There will be motivating workshops, outstanding speakers, national awareness efforts and special presentations.
Put Your Best Foot Forward with SAVE! Call for
PhotosSAVE is collecting photos for a slide show that will
premier at the SAVE Summit. Send us photos of your chapters in action, or pictures of SAVE members and their favorite peace quote! Chapters are also welcome to submit their own slide shows or videos. SAVE will select several to play in the general sessions at the summit. Submit by February 15, 2016 to [email protected]
A journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step
- Lao Tzu Youth SummitMarch 12, 2016
McKimmon Center Raleigh, NC
• Madrid K. Danner-Smith• Hans Vogel• Chris McGrath• Ripon College Speakers Bureau
Key Note
Speakers
SAVE Question of the Month Please share the SAVE Question of the Month with your SAVE members. This a place to ask questions and get responses from SAVE members across the country.
“Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 15-19,2016. Share with us your favorite Random Act of Kindness.”
Please blog your responses to: http://nationalsave.org/qom-february/
NationalSAVEYouthAdvisory
BoardHaleyAbernathy,Chair
Highland School of Technology (NC)
MargaretAdamsChapel Hill High School (NC)
GabrielleAllen-DestroismaisonsLaney High School (NC)
MamieFrankWhite Oak High School (NC)
JordanGermanOptimism Services (SC)
RoseLeBiloxi High School (MS)
SarahSpradlinScurry County (TX)
JennySuwanmaneeEast Chapel Hill HS (NC)
LarissaWilsonScurry County (TX)
KaleighWrightCuthbertson High School (NC)
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SAVEStaffCarleenWray
Executive [email protected]
TracyHaasBusiness Manager
HayleyLemmonsMarketing Intern
CaseyM.CookeCommunications Intern
National Youth Violence Prevention Week: April 4-8, 2016SAVE is proud to be a founding partner of the National Youth Violence Prevention Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness and to educate students, teachers, school administrators, counselors, school resource officers, school staff, parents, and the public on effective ways to prevent or reduce youth Violence. This week long national education initiative will involve activities that demonstrate the positive role young people can have in making their school and community safer. Use #NYVPW on social media posts. Visit http://nationalsave.org/NYVPW for a downloadable activity guide and additional information.
Imani Jones - SAVE Shining StarImani Jones has been chosen as the January SAVE Shining Star! Imani is a Senior at Pinecrest High School and is known as a natural leader. As the SAVE Chapter president she leads the chapter, organizes activities and provides guidance to the SAVE members. Imani has spoken at many community activities with confidence and spreads the non-violence message. She represents SAVE at community meetings with the Southern Pines Police Department. The task force was designed to combat domestic and teen dating violence. Imani leads conversations and provides the teen voice and perspective. This task force is composed of Assistant District Attorney’s, Police Detectives, Sheriff ’s department, police officers, and other community members. Imani does not mind taking the lead in conversations and has clear concise ideas the are attainable. Imani has assisted with the writing several grant proposals which were successfully funded. Although she is an early graduate she is still participating in activities on campus and the planning of SAVE events and will be presenting at the National SAVE Summit in March. Congratulations Imani Jones on being a SAVE Shining Star!
Do you have a SAVE member that shines above the rest? Would you like them to be recognized for their outstanding efforts? Please complete this brief form and share with us why the student should be recognized as a SAVE Shining Star by the National SAVE office. Students honored will receive a SAVE Shining Star Certificate, be publicly recognized for their efforts in the SAVE eSource, on the SAVE Blog and in social media. We will also share their award with local media. http://nationalsave.org/save-shining-star/
HonoraryBoardGaryBrown
Retired School Safety Software Consultant (NC)
DawneOrangeParent Representative (NC)
Dr.RonaldStephensNational School Safety Center (CA)
BoardofDirectorsJimWise,Chair
Chapel Hill High School (NC)
MichaelWilliams,ViceChairCabarrus County Schools (NC)
MaryKatherineAlderman,SecretaryBandwidth (NC)
AlexBrown,TreasurerIBM (VA)
Argrow“Kit”Evans
Testimonies of Hope (IL)
BrittHinchliffPwC (DC)
OfficerDaisyMcCarrollBiloxi High School (MS)
BetsyRackWeb Content Strategist (NC)
PamelaRileyYouth Safety Expert (NC)
LaurieSchloffSpeech Improvement Co. (MA)
SabrinaStegerParent Representative (KY)
JimSustache
Parent Representative (WI)
ThomasWaltersAllstate Insurance (NC)
GaryWeartFirst SAVE Advisor (SC)
GerardWheelerSavannah College of Art & Design (GA)
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Officer Daisy’s Do’s & Don’tsby Officer Daisy McCarroll, Biloxi High School (MS)
CharacterCounts:What does character mean? The simple definition of character is the way someone thinks, feels and behaves. Being a student of good character is important in your relationship with your teachers and other students, as well as your own self-worth. It is important that you take care of yourself to insure that you have good character. Your actions determine what people think of you and establish your reputation. They also determine how others will respond to what you do and say.
There are six ethical characteristics that base your character. These characteristics are:1. Trustworthiness - Trustworthiness is being honest and reliable. Don’t lie, cheat,
or steal. 2. Respect – Follow the Golden Rule and treat others with respect. Don’t threaten,
hit or hurt anyone, and settle issues peacefully. 3. Responsibility – Responsibility is doing what you are supposed to do. Be
accountable for your words, actions, and attitude. Set a good example for others. 4. Fairness – Fairness is playing by the rules and not taking advantage of others.
Treat all people fairly and be open-minded.5. Caring - Caring is being kind, compassionate, and showing others you care.
Forgive others and help out when you can. 6. Citizenship – Do your part to make your school and community a better place.
Volunteer and get involved in the community after school.
Great people are usually judged by their character. Having good character is beneficial. Being honorable and honest in the work you do and in your relations with others are essential in your life. Having an honorable character also provides you with personal benefits and can enhance your grades. Make sure that your character is great and counts!
SAVE Welcomes Casey Cooke!SAVE is excited to welcome our newest Communications Intern, Casey Cooke! Casey will be contributing stories to the monthly eSource, managing social media posts and assisting with the planning and oversight of the National SAVE Youth Summit.
Ms. Cooke is a senior at North Carolina State University. A communication major with a public relations concentration, she will use the skills she has learned in public relations, retail, and media to promote the SAVE message. She is a member of Lambda Pi Eta, the communication honor society, as well as the Academic Study of Religions Club, which works to promote religious tolerance and understanding across NC State’s campus.
Casey is excited about her work with SAVE and spreading the message on how youth are making a difference across the nation. Please be sure to share information with her on the great work that you are doing so she can share it in the newsletter and on facebook, twitter, and the website! Be sure to say hello to her at the National SAVE Summit and she can be reached at [email protected]
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SAVE CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS: by Casey Cooke, Communications Intern
Columbia High School (MS)It’s been a productive year for Columbia High School in Mississippi. Using their SAVE Mini Grant sponsored by the Allstate Foundation, Columbia has put its funds to good use promoting safety, awareness and non-violence. For Teen Safe Driving Week and America’s Safe School Week, the CHS SAVE club sponsored a “White Out Day” to create a visual representation of the number of teens killed in car crashes each day. SAVE members created a bulletin board where they pinned news articles and stories that highlighted recent traffic accidents. In September, students held a Mock Drunk Driving/Fatality Event. Local police, ambulance and fire departments were involved, with students and teachers as actors. After the demonstration, officers talked to students about real life cases they had seen.
In October, public service announcements in the morning gave students statistics about the dangers of texting and driving. Posters were put around the school and community to promote safe driving and the SAVE organization. SAVE members held club awareness and sign ups during lunch periods, which allowed students to ask questions about SAVE, with the Columbia chapter now boasting 42 members. Taking the initiative against bullying, Columbia High School held a Unity Day across campus. Students were asked to wear orange to represent bullied children and students. Students each received a piece of paper and wrote what they could do to make their school a safer place. On the other side, students wrote something that made them unique. The strips were then glued together to make a chain, where it was displayed in the school hallway as a symbol of unified support for bullied students.
In January, students took part in a drinking and driving presentation sponsored by the local police department. Students got to wear “drunk goggles” that simulated intoxication. They then got to drive a golf cart through an obstacle course with orange cones, to see how many
Harding University High School (NC)Harding University High School has been hard at work this year promoting safety, non-violence and honoring those lost in their community. In October for Safe Schools Week, SAVE members participated in the Purple Ribbon volleyball game at Johnson C. Smith University. Held in honor of the Charleston church shootings, two sisters who lost their mother were among the game’s participants. Harding University High’s SAVE students were there, handing out purple ribbons and SAVE brochures. For Homecoming, students released balloons in honor of Travis Davis, a football player who was killed earlier that year. The football field was marked with Davis’ jersey number, and balloons were presented to his mother. Purple ribbons were also placed on student lockers in accordance with gun violence statistics presented during the morning announcements. During National SAVE Day, students wore SAVE colors and teachers had students write non-violent notes, which were then placed on a wall in the cafeteria. On December 19, SAVE students showed their dedication for service to their community by providing breakfast at the Residence, which provides temporary housing for homeless youths.
Harding University High students came together in January to honor Keundra Smith, a Harding teen who was killed in a vehicle accident in late December. Smith
they knocked down. They wore goggles while officers conducted a field sobriety test where students walked an orange line while trying to keep their balance. In January, Officer Otis, Columbia’s school police officer, was a guest speaker in all health classes. These talks included distortion goggles and a mock field sobriety test. After the demonstration, Officer Otis led a discussion about safe driving. In spring, Columbia will launch its Teen Driver Safety initiative. This campaign will focus on getting adequate sleep, no texting and driving and saying no to alcohol and drugs. There are also plans to have a mock crash and a pledge to make smart driving decisions.
had not been wearing her seatbelt. A memorial was held for Smith. Luminaries were placed along the walkway, which could be seen by students as they got off the bus, along with quotes reminding students to “Buckle Up.” Members of clubs Keundra belonged to gathered in the auditorium to present a plaque to her mother that she had won in an FBLA presentation the week before she passed. Keundra’s mother was the guest speaker for the memorial. Students also participated in a social media hashtag campaign, urging students across social media to use hashtags such as #wearseatbelt, #keke and #HardingUniversityHighSchool.
This April for National Youth Violence Prevention Week, Harding University High School’s SAVE chapter plans to visit a local middle school and place ribbons on lockers that represent various violence statistics. They will also present an assembly about the history of SAVE and what it means to be non-violent and promote safety. The SAVE chapter also plans to team up with Carolina’s Medical Center to host the X the Text campaign and will administer seat belt checks in the school parking lot. Later that evening SAVE members will also be giving out incentives in the parking lot to student drivers who are wearing their seatbelts.
Shop the SAVE Store: http://nationalsave.org/shop/
February Special! Large Stickers:
Buy 50 get 5 Free!Items #171 & 115
Recognize an outstanding student, advisor or chapter with the SAVE Annual Awards!
Each year, SAVE recognizes outstanding students, advisors and chapters for the differences they have made in their schools and communities. Now is your chance to showcase those who have gone above and beyond to promote safety and non-violence. The winners of this year’s awards will be announced at the National SAVE Summit on March 12, 2016. Award nominations are currently being accepted through February 15, 2016. Visit nationalsave.org/awards to complete a nomination form!
Now Accepting Nominations! SAVE Student, Chapter or Advisor of the Year Awards!by Casey Cooke, Communications Intern
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Upcoming Events More info: nationalsave.org/events
Feb Focus: Character Counts
1-29 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
15-19 Random Acts of Kindness Week
19 SUMMIT REGISTRATION DEADLINE!
21-24 Natl Conference on Bullying
27 Empowered Youth on the Margins
Mar Focus: Youth Empowerment
12 NATIONAL SAVE YOUTH SUMMIT
Apr Focus: School & Community Crime Prev
1-30 Child Abuse Prevention Month
1-30 Sexual Assault Awareness Month
4-8NATIONAL YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION WEEK
NationalMissingChildren’sDayPosterContest Deadline 3/16/16OJJDP invites fifth graders to participate in the 2016 National Missing Children’s Day poster contest. The annual contest creates an opportunity for schools, law enforcement, and child advocates to discuss the issue of missing and/or exploited children with youth, parents, and guardians and to promote child safety. OJJDP will invite the national winner, parents, and teacher to Washington, DC, to participate in the National Missing Children’s Day commemoration in May 2016. http://mecptraining.org/poster-contest-home/
SeatBeltsSaveChallenge!Deadline 3/1/16The 2016 National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) Seat Belts Save Challenge is a four-week campaign designed to educate teen drivers about the dangers of riding in a car without wearing a seat belt, and increase the number of teens who regularly wear a seat belt while driving or riding in a car. Participating schools can win recognition from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and coverage in national media as well as $1500 in cash prizes. Open to high schools in all fifty states. Four week challenge can take place anytime between February - May. http://www.seatbeltssave.org/
Opportunities & Information
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Teen Dating ViolenceFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. According to recent research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of four 8th and 9th graders reports being a victim of dating violence. Even more startling, many adolescents do not grasp the seriousness of dating abuse. CDC research shows that a majority of young people think that emotional and verbal abuse are “normal” parts of relationships. SAVE has many resources online to assist your chapter with activities and awareness of this important issue. 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).
Be sure to check out the DatingViolenceLessonPlan with activities for secondary level students. Objectives of the lesson plan include: • Students will be able to define dating violence.• Students will be able to identify early warning signs
of dating violence.• Students will be able to help themselves and others
strive to prevent dating violence.• Students will know who and how to ask for help.
ADDITIONALRESOURCESDating Matters® is a free, online course available to educators, school personnel, youth mentors, and others dedicated to improving teen health. Follow a school administrator throughout his day as he highlights what teen dating violence is and how to prevent it through graphic novel scenarios, interactive exercises, and information gathered from leading experts. Understand and prevent dating violence with this free, online course for improving teen health. http://vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/datingmatters/
Choose Respect - To increase positive relationship behaviors and healthy relationships among young people ages 11-14, CDC’s Division of Violence Prevention created, “Choose Respect.” Visit www.chooserespect.org. The materials on the website include a Teacher’s Guide, a Community Action Kit including a section for schools, a downloadable 13 minute video, sample radio and TV PSAs, and fact sheets, among others.
