Presentation Overview• Incidents of Violence
• Intentional Components
• Speech by Dr. Zenobia Hikes
• Enough is Enough Campaign
• Initiatives and Methods – Best Practices
• Getting Involved in the Campaign
• Recommendations and Questions
Campus Crisis - A Brief History
• University of Texas at Austin – 1966• CSU – Fullerton - 1976• Cleveland Elementary - 1989• Columbine High School – 1999• Amish School (Pennsylvania) - 2006• Virginia Tech – 2007• Northern Illinois University – 2008• University of Texas at Austin - 2010
A Call to Action from Dr. Zenobia Hikes
Enough is EnoughThree-prong Approach
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Stem the Tide of
Violence
Intentional Components
• According to the U.S. Department of Education, "violence and antisocial behavior are less likely to occur in schools with the following characteristics: positive school climate and atmosphere; clear and high expectations of all students; strong student bonding to the school; high levels of student participation and parent involvement; and opportunities to gain skills and develop socially."[1]
Learning Outcomes
As a result of participating in the Enough is Enough campaign, participants will be able to:– Identify the key messages of the EIE program in which
they participated
– Articulate the stakeholders in a safe community
– Articulate a specific action or strategy they can employ to reduce violence in their community
– Seek out ways to be involved in violence prevention
efforts.
– Engage and participate in interventions to
reduce violence
Enough is Enough Campaign
• For the greatest national impact, we are encouraging campuses across the country to hold Enough is Enough Week activities April 5-9.
• Challenge to Region V and VI– Aim is to focus on the root causes of violence (i.e. poverty,
bullying, mental health, single family homes, pressure to succeed at college) and protection (i.e. self-defense) rather than the symptoms (i.e. gun violence, etc).
Enough is Enough Campaign
• For the greatest national impact, we are encouraging campuses across the country to hold Enough is Enough Week activities April 5-9.
• Challenge to Region V and VI– Aim is to focus on the root causes of violence (i.e. poverty,
bullying, mental health, single family homes, pressure to succeed at college) and protection (i.e. self-defense) rather than the symptoms (i.e. gun violence, etc).
Initiatives and Best PracticesColleges and Universities (Traditional Model)• MONDAY -- Kickoff Day
– Campus Rally/March – Keynote Speaker
• TUESDAY --Take the Pledge– Participants Sign Up to Combat Violence
• WEDNESDAY -- Unity Day– These Hands Don’t Hurt Program– Home is Where the Court Is
• THURSDAY -- Take Action Day– Poster Campaign/Gallery Showing
• FRIDAY – Beats of Peace Day– Community Concert
Initiatives and Best PracticesPacific Model:
Enough is Enough Week (Theme Model)• MONDAY – Socio-Economic Issues• TUESDAY – Family/Relationship Domestic Violence• WEDNESDAY – Mental Health Issues• THURSDAY – Bystander Assistance Day• FRIDAY – Violence in the Media
Initiatives and Best Practices
Pacific Model:
K-12 Partners– Cleveland Elementary CUBS Program– Pacific Mentorship Program– Tutoring and Advising– Engaging K-12 Students on College Campus– Structured Recess Program– Anti-Bullying Campaign
Initiatives and Best Practices
Pacific Model:
Community Partners– Student Internships with Non-Profits– Volunteering at Community Centers– University Representation at Community Events and
Organization Committees– Enough is Enough Rally and Speakers– Develop a Town/Gown Steering Committee– City-wide Enough is Enough Campaign
Initiatives and Best Practices
Long Beach City College Model:
PLEDGE AGAINST VIOLENCE
I believe it is the right of everyone in my community to pursue their daily lives without threat of violence or harm. I agree to do my part to keep my community and campus safe. I will not bring weapons to campus. I will not be violent or disrespectful to others. I will be a caring friend who will listen and offer to get help to those who may be experiencing an troubling time. Peace begins with me.
Signature Date
Sponsors:
Long Beach City College
Getting Involved in the Campaign
• Step One:– Please let us know of your interest in holding events at your
school by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. This will also ensure that you are kept up-to-date regarding the campaign and additional resource materials, as they are made available.
• Step Two:– Consider Involvement in the Region V and VI Enough is Enough
Steering Committee
• Step Three:– Create a campus committee and visit the Enough is Enough
website for more information. Region V and VI will
soon have our own website to collect and share
information.
Recommendations• Provide programs and communities that focus
on the core causes of violence in society not just the symptoms
• Establish strong partnerships with K-12 and community colleagues
• Engage student ownership and program involvement– Have program “rise out of the students”– Educate student on program benefits
Recommendations
• Identify Campus Champion for the Initiative
• Strong fiscal resources
Contact InformationSabrina Sanders
Interim Dean of Student [email protected]
Steven Jacobson Associate Vice President for Student [email protected]
Questions?
