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General
Organizations
The Human Rights and Community Relations Department of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) advises schools on current trends, publications and laws relating to civil, human and women's rights.
American Federation of Teachers
Human Rights/Community Relations Dept.
555 New Jersey Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(800) 238-1133
www.aft.org
The American Jewish Committee (AJC), the oldest human rights agency in the U.S., protects the rights and freedoms of Jews, combats bigotry and promotes human rights for all. The AJC offers "Hands Across the Campus," a diversity-training program for middle and high school students.
American Jewish Committee
1156 15th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 785-4200
www.ajc.org
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is dedicated to combating hate crime and promoting inter-group cooperation and understanding. With more than 30 regional offices, ADL develops training programs and resources for schools and communities to promote racial and religious tolerance. On-line resources include "Prejudice: 101 Ways You Can Beat It" and "Responding to Hate Crime."
Anti-Defamation League
823 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
(212) 885-7800
www.adl.org
Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR) creates and disseminates publications and programs to teachers and students emphasizing violence prevention, inter-group relations, diversity appreciation and character education. The initiative "Resolving Conflict Creatively" is a comprehensive K-12 program that provides models for preventing racial violence in school.
Educators for Social Responsibility
23 Garden St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(800) 370-2515
www.esrnational.org
The 10 federally funded regional Equity Assistance Centers (EAC) work with school districts and other agencies in confronting the issues that arise in districts with diverse student populations.
U.S. Dept. of Education
OESE, School Improvement Programs
Room 3c122-fob6
400 Maryland Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-6140
(202) 260-2638
Facing History and Ourselves is a national educational and teacher training organization that encourages middle and high school students to examine racism and prejudice and promote a more tolerant society.
Facing History and Ourselves
16 Hurd Rd.
Brookline, MA 02146
(617) 232-1595
www.facing.org
The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) trains young leaders from different racial, ethnic and religious groups to develop leadership skills to address prejudice and intolerance, promote multicultural awareness and develop strategies for inclusion.
National Conference for
Community and Justice
475 Park Ave. S., 19th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(212) 545-1300
www.nccj.org
The Human and Civil Rights Division of the National Education Association (NEA) provides training, technical assistance and information to nea's members and to the public on how to prevent and respond to hate-motivated incidents in schools.
National Education Association
1201 16th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 822-7453
www.nea.org
Teaching Tolerance was launched in 1991 by the Southern Poverty Law Center to provide teachers at all levels with ideas and free resources for building community in the classroom and beyond. Through its semiannual Teaching Tolerance magazine, video-and-text packages, teacher grants and Internet activities, the project helps schools nationwide fight bias and celebrate diversity.
Teaching Tolerance
400 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Fax (334) 956-8484
www.teachingtolerance.org
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) provides technical assistance to schools and assists in the resolution of complaints regarding discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, disability and age.
U.S. Dept. of Education-OCR
330 C St. S.W.
Washington, DC 20202
(800) 421-3481
www.ed.gov/offices/OCR/
The U.S. Department of Justice's Community Relations Service (CRS) helps resolve and prevent racial and ethnic violence and disorder, and to diffuse potentially explosive situations in schools and communities through mediation and conflict resolution. There are 10 regional offices across the U.S.
U.S. Dept. of Justice crs
5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 330
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 492-5990
www.usdoj.gov/crs/index.html
Publications
The Annual Report on School Safety is issued by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice. This free report presents an overview of the general issue of school crime and identifies strategies schools and communities can take to address the problems of school safety and hate crimes.
U.S. Dept. of Education - edpubs
P.O. Box 1398
Jessup, MD 20794-1398
(877) 433-7827
www.ed.gov/pubs/AnnSchoolRept98
Because We Can Change the World: A Practical Guide to Building Cooperative, Inclusive Classroom Communities includes ideas for educators on how to address teasing, harassment, exclusion and other sensitive topics such as racism, poverty and disabilities.
Prentice Hall Canada
1970 Birchmont Rd.
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada m1p 2j7
(800) 643-5506
www.prenticehall.com
Counseling for Prejudice Prevention and Reduction is an exhaustive compendium of tools for school counselors who are faced with prejudice-related concerns for both victims and perpetrators of bias. It also discusses the psychological factors that lead to prejudicial behavior and suggests ways to identify potential problems, change attitudes and foster intercultural understanding among students.
American Counseling Association
180 Gordon Dr., Suite 108
Exton, PA 19341
(800) 422-2648
www.counseling.org
Erasing Hate: Your Guide to Your Civil Rights in School is a concise, easy-to-use brochure designed to inform middle and high school students of their civil rights at school and where they can turn for help.
Massachusetts Office of the
Attorney General Civil Rights Division
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 727-2200
Hate Crimes: ADL Blueprint for Action is a booklet describing the organization's numerous anti-bias initiatives, including training, programs and prevention strategies for schools and communities.
Anti-Defamation League
823 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
(212) 885-7800
www.adl.org
Healing the Hate: A National Bias Crime Prevention Curriculum for Middle Schools is a comprehensive curriculum that also features useful material for high school audiences. Healing the Hate covers historical as well as contemporary issues and provides activities and strategies for reducing hate crime among youth.
Education Development Center
55 Chapel St.
Newton, MA 02158-1060
(800) 225-4276
www.edc.org
Preventing and Countering School-Based Harassment: A Resource for K-12 Educators addresses all types of harassment impacting students. This guide offers useful information for educators, administrators, parents and students.
Northwest Regional
Educational Laboratory
101 S.W. Main St., Suite 500
Portland, OR 97204-3297
(503) 275-9519
www.nwrel.org
The free pamphlet Preventing Youth Hate Crime - A Manual for Schools and Communities summarizes strategies for preventing hate crime and describes model programs.
U.S. Dept. of Education
Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program
600 Independence Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-6123
(877) 433-7827
www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS/
A joint project between the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights and the National Association of Attorneys General, Protecting Students from Harassment and Hate Crime: A Guide for Schools (free) provides technical suggestions for developing comprehensive policies, from writing anti-harassment policies in school to responding to bias incidents.
U.S. Dept. of Education-OCR
330 C St. S.W.
Washington, DC 20202
(800) 421-3481
www.ed.gov/pubs/Harassment/
Whether you need a crash course on how to deal with an upcoming Klan rally, effective ways to help victims of hate crimes, or a long-range plan to promote tolerance in your community, the Intelligence Project special report Ten Ways to Fight Hate (free) provides practical advice and easy-to-follow steps on how to combat hatred.
Intelligence Project
Southern Poverty Law Center
400 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 956-8200
www.splcenter.org
The booklet When Hate Groups Come to Town offers guidelines to assist communities in responding effectively and appropriately to hate-group activity such as rallies and marches.
Center for Democratic Renewal
P.O. Box 50469
Atlanta, GA 30302
(404) 221-0025
Videos
The thought-provoking video Real People: What Is Hate All About? looks at how hate is permeating the lives of young people across the country. Commentary by teenagers, experts and a former Skinhead enhance the discussion. A teacher's guide is included. (Grades 6-12. 24 min.)
Sunburst Communications
101 Castleton St.
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(800) 431-1934
www.sunburst.com
Prejudice: The Monster Within explores how prejudice triggered some of the most horrifying events in history and how it touches the lives of young people today. A teacher's guide is included. (Grades 6-12. 45 min.)
Knowledge Unlimited
P.O. Box 52
Madison, WI 53701
(800) 356-2303
www.ku.com
Not in Our Town tells the inspiring story of the citizens of Billings, Mont., who took a stand against a series of hate crimes in their community. Students will see how united communities can resist the forces of hate. A viewer's guide is included. (Grades 6-12. 27 min.)
California Working Group
5867 Ocean View Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 268-9675
www.pbs.org/niot/
Anti-Violence
Organizations
Children's Creative Response to Conflict (CCRC) offers training and workshops in prejudice reduction, communication skills, mediation, conflict resolution and problem-solving for teachers, students and communities. Their resources include an annual newsletter, books, information packets and a catalog of materials.
Children's Creative Response to Conflict
P.O. Box 271
Nyack, NY 10960
(914) 353-1796
National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI), through its national and regional offices, provides training workshops and consultations in conflict resolution, prejudice reduction and leadership development to teachers, students and organizations. Their publication Healing into Action is a how-to guide for community diversity initiatives.
National Coalition Building Institute
1835 K St. N.W., Suite 715
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 785-9400
www.ncbi.org
The National Youth Gang Center (NYGC) assists state and local jurisdictions in the monitoring and analysis of gang-related activity and offers strategies for anti-gang programs.
The Institute for Intergovernmental Research
P.O. Box 12729
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(800) 446-0912
www.iir.com/nygc/
The Peace Education Foundation offers a variety of teaching tools to help children become peacemakers. One resource developed especially for young children is Peacemaking Skills for Little Kids, an activity booklet that explains the basic tenets of friendship, community and responsibility.
Peace Education Foundation
P.O. Box 191153
1900 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
(800) 749-8838
www.peace-ed.org
The Safe Schools Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making safer communities across the country. Areas of concern include gang violence, sexual assault/harassment and racial/ethnic conflict.
The Safe Schools Coalition
P.O. Box 1338
Holmes Beach, FL 34218-1338
(941) 778-6652
www.ed.mtu.edu/safe
School Mediation Associates assists educators in encouraging young people to resolve their conflicts nonviolently. The School Mediator's Field Guide is a thorough resource for implementing conflict resolution strategies in schools.
School Mediation Associates
134 Standish Rd.
Watertown, MA 02472
(800) 833-3318
www.schoolmediation.com
Publications
Children in Danger: Coping With the Consequences of Community Violence deals with the issue of chronic violence and its impact on child development. Chapters address the school as a refuge and the use of art and play in the healing process. Teachers whose school environments are touched by violence will find this an outstanding resource.
Jossey-Bass
350 Sansome St.
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 433-1740
www.josseybass.com
Deadly Consequences: How Violence Is Destroying Our Teenage Population and A Plan To Begin Solving The Problem is a serious book that lives up to its subtitle. Written by a public health expert, the book challenges society to view teenage violence in the same way it would view any other destructive disease. After taking a close look at factors that influence violence - guns, gangs, television and movies - the book presents specific strategies for preventing violence.
HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd St.
New York, NY 10022
(800) 242-7737
www.harpercollins.com
"How do we raise nonviolent children in a culture of violence?" is the inquiry of the author of Free the Children! Conflict Education for Strong and Peaceful Minds. With activities, background information, handouts and resources appropriate for planning effective programs for preschoolers and 12th graders alike, this book is eloquent and empowering.
New Society Publishers
P.O. Box 189
Gabriola Island, British Columbia
Canada v0r 1x0
(800) 567-6772
www.newsociety.com
Gangs and Schools, written by an educator who has spent more than 25 years working with gangs, provides insight into what schools and communities can do to reduce gang violence.
Learning Publications
5351 Gulf Dr.
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-6651
Get Real About Violence consists of three self-contained modules that address vulnerability, contributors and alternatives to violence. Each module contains a short, graphic video; a teacher's guide; and either a cassette tape, role-play guide or poster set to supplement the lessons. A resource guide, Preventing Violence: A Framework for Schools and Communities is also included. (Grades 6-8)
Comprehensive Health
Education Foundation
1420 Fifth Ave., Suite 3600
Seattle, WA 98101
(800) 323-2433
www.chef.org
The following three titles are available from Hunter House Publishers. For ordering information, contact: (800) 266-5592, www.hunterhouse.com.
Based on programs developed by the Oakland Men's Project and Battered Women's Alternatives, the book Helping Teens Stop Violence: A Practical Guide for Counselors, Educators and Parents offers a proactive, multicultural, activity-filled approach for getting at the roots of violent behavior.
The curriculum Making the Peace: A 15-Session Violence Prevention Curriculum for Young People provides youth group leaders and educators with ready-to-use exercises, role-plays, handouts and discussion guidelines. The guide addresses a broad spectrum of issues, from economic factors in youth violence to sexual harassment to suicide.
A part of the Making the Peace program, Days of Respect: Organizing a Schoolwide Violence Prevention Program empowers students to create a climate of respect. This hands-on organizer's manual includes ready-to-use outlines, timelines, agendas, training exercises and a guide for media outreach, as well as step-by-step instructions for staging a school campaign.
Videos
As Tough as Necessary: A Discipline With Dignity Approach to Countering Aggression, Hostility, and Violence, a 4-video set with a staff development guide, leads teachers step-by-step through the familiar yet always uncertain terrain of highly charged encounters with uncooperative students of every age level. This is a worthy investment for district resource centers. (Grades k-12)
National Educational Services
1252 Loesch Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47404
(800) 733-6786
www.nesonline.com/
Disability Issues
Organizations
The Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education is a division of eric that acquires, indexes and distributes relevant professional literature and educational information on disabilities across all age groups.
eric Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
1920 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 20191-1589
(800) 328-0272
www.ericec.org/
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators and professionals, with a focus on children and youth under age 22.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013-1492
(800) 695-0285
www.nichcy.org
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is the only national disability network concerned with all disabilities and all age groups. nod offers assistance and advice to schools and educators on all issues relating to disabilities.
National Organization on Disability
910 16th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
(202)-293-5960
www.nod.org
Publications
The curriculum Kids with Special Needs: Information and Activities to Promote Awareness and Understanding includes simulation activities to give young students a better understanding of what it is like to be disabled.
Council for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 20191-1589
(888) 232-7733
www.cec.sped.org
Including All of Us: An Early Childhood Curriculum about Disability is an innovative curriculum that incorporates into its activities nonsexist, multicultural role models of adults and children with disabilities.
Educational Equity Concepts
114 East 32nd St.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 725-1803
www.edequity.org
Inclusion Times, a newsletter published five times a year, provides teachers and administrators with the latest information on model programs, trends, and activities on how to create a more welcoming and constructive learning environment for students with disabilities.
National Professional Resources
25 S. Regent St.
Port Chester, NY 10573
(800) 453-7461
www.nprinc.com
Ethnic Bias and Racism
Organizations
The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the U.S., defends the rights of people of Arab descent and celebrates their rich cultural heritage.
American Arab
Anti-Discrimination Committee
4201 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 300
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-3196
www.adc.org
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) provides counseling and legal referral services to African American youth and assists in resolving problems related to violence, harassment and discrimination.
National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People
4805 Mount Hope Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 358-8900
www.naacp.org
The National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium (NAPALC) works to advance the legal and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans through litigation, education and public policy.
National Asian Pacific American
Legal Consortium
1140 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 296-2300
www.napalc.org
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) is dedicated to reducing poverty and discrimination and improving educational and professional opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
National Council of La Raza
111 19th St. N.W., Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 289-1380
www.nclr.org
The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) provides workshops on bias against American Indians and works to ensure culturally accurate and appropriate curricula in schools.
National Indian Education Association
700 N. Fairfax St., Suite 210
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-2870
Publications
Ask anyone who has ever tried to engage in a conversation about race - it is much easier said than done. The Color of Words, an 851-word "dictionary of ethnic bias," can support this dialogue by guiding students in understanding ethnic labels and racist language. Containing definitions, etymologies and cross-references, this well-researched reference tool avoids a "politically correct" tone.
Intercultural Press
P.O. Box 700
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(800) 370-2665
www.interculturalpress.com
Beverly Daniel Tatum's book Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? helps educators and parents explore the psychological causes and emotional reality of racism. By illuminating race as a critical dimension of identity, Tatum gives teachers a conceptual framework for opening meaningful dialogue across racial and ethnic lines.
HarperCollins
10 East 53rd St.
New York, NY 10022
(800) 242-7737
www.harpercollins.com
Through Students' Eyes: Combating Racism in U.S. Schools, by Karen McLean Donaldson, examines how racism manifests itself in America's schools and details model curriculums and projects designed to diminish the problem.
Praeger Publishers
88 Post Rd.
Westport, CT 06881
(203) 226-3571
www.greenwood.com/
Healing Racism: Education's Role is a compilation of 16 articles written by noted experts on how to attack racism through classroom education, from elementary school to college campuses.
Whitcomb Publishing
32 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01103
800-354-1789
Videos
The Awareness of Culture Video Series helps students explore cultural similarities and differences with people from many cultural backgrounds and ethnic groups. (Grades 6-9)
Scooter Press
505 East 12th St.
Spokane, WA
(888) 393-3636
Blacks and Jews is an insightful examination of the division between the African American and Jewish communities in the U.S. The video explores the origins of tensions between the groups and features individuals and groups who are working to bridge the gap. (Grades 9-12, 85 min.)
California Newsreel
149 Ninth St., Suite 420
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 621-6196
www.newsreel.com
The award-winning documentary, Forgotten Fires tells the story of the burning of Macedonia Baptist Church in South Carolina and the community's ability to stick together and face unsettling truths about race relations in the 1990s. (Grades 6-12. 60 min.)
Independent Television Service
P.O. Box 78008
San Francisco, CA 94107-8008
(415) 356-8383
www.itvs.org
The Multicultural Peoples of North America video series explores in 15 segments the heritage and current status of different cultural groups in the U.S. today. Each video takes a look into the lives of families who share memories of their country of origin and their perspectives on life in the U.S. (Grades 6-9)
Library Video Company
P.O. Box 1110
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(800) 843-3620
www.libraryvideo.com
Whitewash is an award-winning animated feature that tells the story of Helene Angel, an African American girl attacked by a gang of White thugs who paint her face white. Inspired by actual events, the video shows the community reaching out to Helene and her family, giving her the strength to face the problem and emerge from seclusion. (Grades k-6. 25 min.)
First Run Features
153 Waverly Place
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-0600
www.firstrunfeatures.com
Gay and Lesbian Issues
Organizations
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) brings together teachers, parents, students and concerned citizens to work to end homophobia in schools. glsen also produces videos and publications. Tackling Gay Issues in School is a comprehensive resource for educators who need assistance in incorporating lesbian, gay and transgender issues in school.
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
121 W. 27th St., Suite 804
New York, NY 10001
(212) 727-0135
www.glsen.org
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the largest lesbian and gay political organization in the U.S. The hrc lobbies the federal government; educates the public on gay, lesbian and aids issues; and provides training and expertise at the state and local level.
Human Rights Campaign
919 18th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
(800) 777-4723
www.hrc.org
The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) is dedicated to improving the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth through advocacy, education and information. The Bridges Project provides technical assistance and resources, and Crossroads: Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth is a newsmagazine outlining issues relevant to glbt youth, educators and counselors.
National Youth Advocacy Coalition
1711 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 206
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-7596
www.nyacyouth.org
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy.
Parents, Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays
1101 14th St. N.W., Suite 1030
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 638-4200
www.pflag.org
Publications
The manual Creating Safe Schools for Lesbian and Gay Students: A Resource Guide for School Staff provides strategies for creating a violence- and harassment-free environment for glbt students.
Youth Pride
134 George M. Cohan Blvd.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-5626
Gay/Straight Alliances: A Student Guide is a free publication that helps students create support groups for glbt and heterosexual students.
Safe Schools Program for
Gay and Lesbian Students
Massachusetts Department of Education
350 Main St.
Malden, MA 02148-5023
(617) 388-3300
The exhaustive report They Don't Even Know Me!: Understanding Anti-Gay Harassment and Violence in Schools chronicles and analyzes incidents of anti-gay violence and harassment in schools in Washington state. In addition, the Safe Schools Resource Guide includes strategies for implementing prevention and response policies to anti-gay harassment in schools.
The Safe Schools Coalition of Washington
P.O. Box 21428
Seattle, WA 98111
(206) 233-9136
www.safeschools-wa.org
Videos
It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in Schools explores what happens in schools when youngsters openly discuss homosexuality. This documentary, developed for parents and teachers, promotes dialogue and challenges stereotypes. (78 min.)
New Day Films
22d Hollywood Ave.
Hohokus, NJ 07423
(800) 343-5540
www.newday.com
Out of the Past: The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Rights in America features the stories of pioneering gay rights activists, including Kelli Peterson, a 17-year-old student in Salt Lake City, Utah, who fought for the right to start a gay/straight alliance at her high school. (70 min.)
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
121 W. 27th St., Suite 804
New York, NY 10001
(212) 727-0135
www.glsen.org
Sexual Harassment and Dating Violence
Organizations
One of the oldest women's civil rights organizations in the U.S., Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) aims to empower women of all ages through education and legal counsel on such issues as sexual harassment aimed at high school students by fellow students and staff members.
Equal Rights Advocates
1663 Mission St., Suite 550
San Francisco, CA 94103
(800) 839-4372
www.equalrights.org
The National Women's Law Center is dedicated to protecting women's rights, focusing on issues relating to families, education and sexual harassment.
National Women's Law Center
11 Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 588-5180
www.nwlc.org
The Wellesley College Center for Research on Women is home to a community of scholars and experts on sexual harassment, sex equity, gender violence and bullying. The Center sponsors workshops and produces various publications, including Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Elementary Schools: It's Not Just Kids Kissing Kids.
Wellesley College Center for Research on Women
106 Center St.
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 283-2500
www.wellesley.edu/wcw
Publications
Gender Violence/Gender Justice is an interdisciplinary teacher's guide that explores violence and inequities that often emerge in relationships between teenage girls and boys. The guide uses selections from literature and history to teach lessons on friendship, respect and affection.
Wellesley College Center for Research on Women
106 Center St.
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 283-2500
www.wellesley.edu/wcw
The guide Righting the Wrongs: A Legal Guide to Understanding, Addressing, and Preventing Sexual Harassment in Schools features detailed examinations of legal issues relating to sexual harassment, prevention and intervention strategies, and a comprehensive list of resources.
National Women's Law Center
11 Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 588-5180
www.nwlc.org
The pamphlet Sexual Harassment: It's Not Academic, available free of charge from the U.S. Department of Education, provides administrators, teachers and students with important information to assist them in addressing sexual harassment in school.
U.S. Dept. of Education-OCR
330 C St. S.W.
Washington, DC 20202
(800) 421-3481
www.ed.gov/pubs/Harassment/
Teen Dating Violence Resource Manual is a comprehensive guide that offers an overview of the problem and extensive resource lists, including a state-by-state breakdown of violence prevention programs for teens.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 18749
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 839-1852
www.ncadv.org
Videos
Flirting or Hurting? Sexual Harassment in Schools includes re-enactments to dramatize and define sexual harassment, demonstrate the various effects harassment can have on students, and show how students can respond to offensive behavior. A teacher's guide is included. (Grades 6-9. 60 min.)
GPN
P.O. Box 80669
Lincoln, NE 68501-0669
(800) 228-4630
www.gpn.unl.edu
In Love and in Danger: Teen Dating Violence examines how some young men manipulate, intimidate and control young women in dating relationships that often turn violent. A study guide is included. (Grades 9-12, 15 min.)
Intermedia
1700 Westlake Ave. N., Suite 174
Seattle, WA 98109
(800) 553-8336
www.intermedia-inc.com
Using everyday situations, In Real Life: Sexual Harassment in Schools examines a variety of forms of sexual harassment in school and the measures students can take to combat it. A leader's guide is included. (Grades 9-12, 24 min.)
Altschul Group Corporation
1560 Sherman Ave., Suite 100
Evanston, IL 60201
(800) 323-9084
www.agcmedia.com
Additional Resources
For "tolerance retreat" guidelines and activities developed by the Orange County (Calif.) Human Relations Council, send a self-addressed envelope with stamps for four ounces of postage to:
Mark Celestin, District Coordinator Griffins With A Mission
Los Alamitos High School
3591 Cerritos
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Bullyproof: A Teacher's Guide on Teasing and Bullying for Use with 4th and 5th Grade Students includes lesson plans on helping students differentiate between teasing and bullying and identify how this behavior can often lead to sexual harassment.
Wellesley College Center for Research on Women
106 Center St.
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 283-2500
www.wellesley.edu/wcw
Even You is a video that tells the story of Josh, a bright and popular student, whose life unravels when his family becomes homeless. By addressing the stereotypes about homelessness, the video reminds students that homelessness can happen to anyone at any time. A facilitator's guide is included. (Grades 6-12. 27 min.)
Cleveland Municipal School District
Project act
1380 East 6th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 574-8203
www.projectact.org
America's Religions: An Educators' Guide to Beliefs and Practices focuses on religions that are flourishing in the U.S. and therefore likely to be encountered in the public school system. Each chapter highlights a specific religion and discusses its origins, basic beliefs, and the misunderstandings and stereotypes associated with it.
Teacher Ideas Press
P.O. Box 6633
Englewood, CO 80155-6633
(800) 237-6124
www.lu.com/tips/index.html
The video Living With Our Deepest Differences: Religious Liberty in a Pluralistic Society uses the Bill of Rights to examine and celebrate religious diversity in the U.S. (Grades 6-12. 30 min.)
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