is a student-initiated program that promotes nonviolence within schools and communities. provides education about the effects and consequences of violence and helps provide safe activities for students, parents and communities.
Angela Bynum, a student, and Gary Weart, a teacher, from West Charlotte High School (NC), initiated the formation of Students Against Violence Everywhere in 1989 in memory of Alex Orange, a student from their school. Alex was shot while trying to break up a fight at a party. Thecolors of orange and purple represent Alex Orange and peace.
can be implemented as a curriculum inelementary schools, or as a club inmiddle schools,high schools,colleges andcommunity organizations.
Contact National for the Essentials Sampler. Inside you will learn about the history and goals of Also included are sample pledges, sample activities and an action planning form. If you are starting a chapter at your school, permission from the school principal must be obtained. Then find 1-2 teachers, parents, or school resource officers to serve as advisors. Advise the student council and announce the first meeting to the student body.
The approach inelementary schools integrates school safety information, knowledge and skills throughout the current course of study. At themiddle and high school levels, the approach is through chapters which can meet before, during or after school hours. Chapters can meet monthly or bi-weekly.
Members participate in numerous activities includingconflict management, week, community volunteer work, rallies with other chapters, non-violence pledge drives, and fundraisers. They also speak to other school students, attend the annual Summit, serve as a Youth Advisory Board member, design t-shirts, and advocate for nonviolence everywhere.
A teacher, school counselor, parent, or school resource officer, or interested adult approved by the school or community group can be an advisor.
Successful service project ideas include: fight free days, dances, reading to the elderly, violence prevention workshops, school and community beautification, child abuse awareness, adopting a family, assisting Habitat for Humanity.
membership is open to elementary, middle, high school and college students.
Updated information is available at the Web site (www.nationalsave.org) and can be obtained by calling the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere toll-free at 866/343-SAVE. Registered chapters receive ongoing support, materials and additionalbenefits.
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