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Organizations that Teach Children about Peace
Center for Teaching Peace—Journalist Colman McCarthy helps establish academically based peace-studies courses at the high school level, and speaks on college campuses to encourage the establishment of peace-studies programs; cmccarthy@starpower.net.
Children's Creative Response to Conflict—Helps educators and parents to teach young people creative skills of nonviolent conflict resolution; www.planet-rockland.org/conflict
Children of Peace, International—Ideas from England, and unique learning projects based on the themes of conflict resolution and reconciliation; www.childrenofpeace.org
The Children's Peace Pavilion®—A nonsectarian interactive program designed to explore essential elements of peace; www.kidpeace.org
Cranes for Peace—A project for learning about creating world peace; www.networkearth.org/world/peace.html
The Institute for Peace and Justice—an interfaith organization that works with families and teachers to provide alternatives to violence and injustice at all levels; see their "Pledge of Non-Violence." 314-533-4445, ppjn@aol.com; www.ipj-ppj.org
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse—Peace and Non-Violence Curriculum for Grades 1–6; www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/pnvcur1-6/pnvcur1-6.html
PeaceQuest—nurtures peace within the self, relationships, society, and the planet; more than 100 intergenerational, experiential lessons; www.celebratingpeace.com
World Peace Project for Children/ Sadako Project—Japanese pen pals, peace cranes, etc.; based in Seattle, Washington; www.sadako.org
Teaching and Learning for Peace—ideas from Australia; http://homepages.ihug.com.au/%7Emasonda/
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Peace Organizations Working on Youth and Militarism
American Friends Service Committee—AFSC works to end draft registration,
helps COs, and reaches out to youth through literature and workshops,
including "What to Tell Your Children About Military Service and Alternatives."
1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102; 215-241-7000; www.afsc.org/default.htm
Center on Conscience and War (CCW)—Defends and extends the rights of conscientious objectors, lobbies for them and against a draft of any kind. Provides CO literature and basic information on registration and the draft. See books, pamphlets, comics, and videos at their on-line store. 1830 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009; 202-483-2220; nisbco@nisbco.org; www.nisbco.org
Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors (CCCO)—Helps people facing draft registration, considering enlistment, or seeking military discharge and CO status. Conducts educational outreach and provides resources, including "I Know I Won't Fight But How can I Prove It?," which includes a model for building CO files. 405 14th Street, #205, Oakland, CA 94612; 510-465-1617; or 1515 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102; 215-563-8787; info@objector.org; www.objector.org
Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)—An interfaith peace organization seeking alternatives to violence, FOR sponsors youth conferences, summer programs, and trips, and provides custom-tailored and classroom workshops, plus literature concerning peace and conflict resolution. Will mail "Bibliography of Tellable Tales" and "Books We Have Found Helpful." 521 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960; 845-358-4601; www.forusa.org
War Resistors League—A secular pacifist organization dedicated to ending war. Distributes peace-oriented materials, including their "High School Organizers Packet," and conducts a campaign against war toys. 339 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-228-0450; www.warresisters.org
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