Although violence may seem overwhelming, our efforts will make the difference. Every school is encouraged to conduct activities appropriate for their needs and setting. Enclosed you will also find an Event Description Form to help us publicize events that are occurring around the state. We encourage you to duplicate and distribute the enclosed materials to principals, guidance counselors, nurses and other members of the school community who could contribute making Violence Prevention Month a success. Thank you very much for your participation.
Every community has a range of expertise on violence and how to prevent it.
Invite representatives from law enforcement, domestic violence, conflict resolution or counseling programs who can speak to students and staff. Have students keep TV logs in which they record programs which contain violence, and acts of violence in those programs. Write letters congratulating those that don't. Explore establishing new conflict resolution procedures, implementing a conflict resolution curriculum, or getting training for students and staff. These can include novels, picture books, recordings, videos, non-fiction books and periodicals.