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April 2, 2007
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PEACEMASTERS - June 24, 2008 - 7:00p.m.
at The Unity Center, 8999 Activity Road, San Diego 92126 at 7:00p.m.
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The topic: How to protect our children from bullying and violence!
The format: A panel discussion.
Featuring: Education and counseling professionals; members of the Peace Patrol and the Student Peace Alliance.
Come with questions -- leave with answers!
You will learn:
- How to prevent or help stop school violence
- How HR 808, the Department of Peace Bill, can fund and manage programs
- How to recognize signs of Bullying
- Coping skills for children and parents
- Anger management tips
For more information, contact Sue Trisler at sue4peacenow@yahoo.com.
All are welcome. In addition to the panel of experts, taking your questions, we'll briefly discuss the Department of Peace legislation, for the benefit of those unfamiliar with it.
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2008 California Department of Peace Conference
- August 1 through 3, 2008
- On the campus of the University of California, Berkeley
- Keynote address by Marianne Williamson
- "Early Bird" registration rates available before July 12, 2008!
- Affordable housing and dining options available!
- Find out more and register for the Conference!
Morse High School Peace Day event with Ben & Jerry's in San Diego
Over 500 Morse High School students were treated to FREE Ben & Jerry's ice cream on Tuesday, September 21st, the United Nations International Day of Peace as part of a nation-wide kickoff campaign in support of the Youth PROMISE Act. Ben & Jerry's supported The Peace Alliance and Student Peace Alliance at events in 8 cities around the country, including San Diego.
Sue Trisler from AFDOP addressed the students with the importance of the day and explaining what the Youth PROMISE Act is all about. The action item the students took at Morse and nearby Knox Preparatory School was writing a postcard to First Lady Michelle Obama with their own ideas as to how to reduce violence in their neighborhoods. Guest speaker Elder Glenn McKinney, Youth Pastor from St. Stephen's Cathedral, also talked with many students and encouraged them how they can create a culture of peace.
The favorite flavor of the day was "Imagine Whirled Peace," which included a caramel swirled ice cream with mini peace-symbol chocolate chips! A very special thanks to the staff at the Seaport Village Ben & Jerry's for supplying the ice cream for students, faculty and visitors.
Did you know that there is a Bill in Congress to establish a cabinet level U.S. Department of Peace?
House Bill is # H.R. 808
Under this Bill The Department of Peace would have jurisdiction
both internationally and domestically:
Internationally
~ it would provide the President with specific, proven options
for non-violent resolution of conflict and highly sophisticated peacemaking
strategies for post-war stabilization.
Domestically
~ the Department of Peace would have jurisdiction to address
national and local issues including: drug and gang violence, school bullying,
prison reform and domestic abuse.
Government
agencies currently addressing these problems are scattered among numerous
departments. Under this Bill, all would be coordinated under one umbrella
to increase efficiency and effectiveness (like Homeland Security).
The
Department of Peace would establish a Peace Academy, patterned after the
military academies, where students would learn peaceful conflict resolution
skills and, after graduation, would serve in peace-related postings here
at home or abroad.
Join Us in the Journey...
Together we can make a difference!
THE MOMENTUM IS BUILDING!
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International Conference
Endorses U.S. Department Of Peace ~
People's International Initiative
For Departments of Peace in governments around the world
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here to read more!
PLUS: City Councils across the U.S. are acknowledging the practical impact a Dept. of Peace will have at reducing violence in our nation and abroad. Eighteen cities have endorsed so far, representing a collective population of over 6.5 million people, including: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis, Oakland, San Jose and more!
Americans for the Department of Peace
(AFDOP) is the Southern California grassroots citizens’ group advocating passage of the Bill
to establish a cabinet level U.S. Department of Peace.
“The Peace Alliance”, which you'll find at
www.ThePeaceAlliance.org, is the national campaign organization.
