Resources for parents
- Mothers Against Violence in America
(MAVIA). Founded in 1994, the nonprofit organization has its headquarters
in Seattle and chapters in more than 30 communities. It's dedicated to
reducing youth violence through preventive education and grass-roots advocacy.
Contact 800-897-7697.
- Washington PTA. Connects parents
and educators and provides information on legislation and child advocacy.
Contact 800-562-3804.
Resources for students
- Students Against Violence
Everywhere (SAVE). Student organization to combat violence. Sponsored
by Mothers Against Violence in America. Contact 800-897-7697
- Peace It Together.
Youth-geared Internet site provides links to violence prevention resources,
a chat room, a gallery of youth art, an interactive comic strip and a Web
Zine. Produced by Harvard School of Public Health and the Education Development
Center.
Crisis hot lines
- Youth Crisis Hot Line. Provides 24-hour counseling and referrals.
Contact 800-448-4663.
- Kid Save. Provides 24-hour referrals and counseling for parents
and youth. Contact 800-543-7283.
Other resources
- Washington Family Policy Council.
The council includes legislators, heads of state agencies, a representative
of the governor's office and the superintendent of public instruction.
It's charged with making systematic changes to improve outcomes for children
and families. The council works with the state's Community Public Health
and Safety Networks, which are volunteer boards. Contact 360-407-0809.
- Washington Ceasefire and Ceasefire
Foundation of Washington. Provide information on gun violence and
sponsor youth-oriented events with anti-violence themes. Contact Washington
Ceasefire at 206-322-7564 and the Ceasefire Foundation at 206-322-1236.
- Committee for Children.
The nonprofit organization, based in Seattle, conducts research, trains
educators and provides information for the prevention of child abuse and
youth violence. Contact 800-634-4449.
- Center for the Study and Teaching of At-Risk Students (C-STARS).
A cooperative effort between the University of Washington and Washington
State University. Professors work with schools and community organizations
to develop and evaluate partnership models that unite schools, social service
organizations and health agencies. Contact 509-335-0184 in Pullman or 206-543-3815
in Seattle.
- Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory.
This Portland-based nonprofit organization provides resources and development
assistance on a variety of educational topics. It was recently awarded
a grant to operate a national school safety center. Contact 503-275-9500
or www.nwrel.org
- National School Safety Center.
Affiliated with Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., the nonprofit
organization offers training and information for creating safe schools.
Contact 805-373-9977.
- Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior at the University
of Oregon. Provides information on components of violence. Contact 541-346-3592.
- Center for the Study and
Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado. Compiles
resources and offers assistance for the development and evaluation of violence
prevention programs. Web site provides extensive list of links to related
resources. Contact 303-492-8465.
- Center for Adolescent
Studies at Indiana University. Provides workshops and resources
for students, parents, counselors and educators on violence prevention,
peer mediation, health issues and more. Contact 812-856-8113.
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