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Gun Violence
Works to prevent gun violence; promotes legislation limiting gun accessibility; contains updated press releases as well as state-by-state gun law information. (202) 898-0792
Provides information, resources, and ideas for action for college students, high school students, legal professionals, social workers, and healthcare professionals. (202) 822-6070
Violence in the Media
Puts out an annual guide to violent and nonviolent toys, as well as some good guidelines for parents on children and play.
American Academy of Pediatrics Media Matters Includes timely articles on media violence and access to a speaker's bureau.
National Institute on Media and the Family A resource for parents, teachers, and community leaders; gives movie, TV, and video game content ratings; media awareness programs; helpful hints for families to evaluate media use. (888) 672-5437
Hate Violence and Racism
Includes a "tolerance watch" with updated information on hate crime issues, 10 ways to fight hate, and 101 tools for tolerance; offers unique materials for teachers, parents, and kids working to promote tolerance. (334) 956-8200
Has a mission to revitalize Midwest communities toward democracy, justice, and racial equality; counters bigotry through its "building democracy initiative" and engages congregations through its "faith-based organizing." (708) 848-0319
National Conference for Community and Justice A human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry, and racism in America; promotes understanding and respect through advocacy, conflict mediation, and education. (212) 545-1300 . . |
The Violence of Poverty
Addresses child poverty and its broad reaching effects; offers updated information on related legislative issues and provides opportunities to take action. (202) 628-8787
Violence in Schools
National Crime Prevention Council A comprehensive national campaign to end crime and violence; includes lists of a dozen things parents, students, teachers, law enforcement, principals, and the rest of us can do to help prevent school violence. (202) 466-6272
Domestic Violence
Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence An international, interfaith resource educating religious and community leaders for effective response to and prevention of sexual and domestic violence. Their national strategy emphasizes leadership development training and the creation of resources for educators and advocates. (206) 634-1903
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence A multi-faceted organization that offers conferences, public policy awareness and lobbying, a guide to organizing community responses, a help hotline for victims, and many other helpful resources. (303) 839-1852
Family Violence Prevention Fund Takes a holistic approach by developing outreach tools for fathers, mothers, children, families, neighborhoods, public schools, and workplaces; gives opportunities for advocacy and community collaboration. (415) 252-8900
Violence of Terrorism and War
Voices for Creative Nonviolence First hand accounts by Kathy Kelly and others on the impact of the war in Iraq, in Gaza, and in Pakistan, on residents and refugees from these war zones. Electronic Iraq provides reports from Voices staff and other analysts on the scene.
American Friends Service Committee Serves as a meeting point for educators, organizers, and activists working for alternatives to war; essays and info about military, civil liberties, international law, etc., as well as opportunities for advocacy and activism. (215) 241-7003 |
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For progressive faith-based analysis/action on these issues and more: Fellowship of Reconciliation: Interfaith Sojourners: Christian Pax Christi: Catholic Tikkun Community: Jewish Shalom Center: Jewish Muslim Peace Fellowship: Muslim |
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