Stabbing at Civitas →

It was sad for me to hear that a school we shared a special relationship with, Baltimore Civitas School, was the site of a very sad situation. A student, said to be a victim of bullying, stabbed another student after he choked him. This situation speaks to so much and is a microcosm for the issues our youth face. We are here to have youth understand peaceful alternatives to deal with conflict and equip those that work with them the ability to create safe spaces. Situations like this are just reminders of the urgent need to continue the work. Holding both young men, both families and the school in the light. 

Characteristics of Victims of Bullying →

Very interesting findings 

Now Recruiting: Advisory Committee Members

The Baltimore Youth Empowerment through Conflict Resolution Program is recruiting Program Advisory Committee members once again.

We’re looking for anyone who cares about the youth of Baltimore City and want to do something to empower them for a better life!

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing insight for the direction of the program
2. Approving and developing new initiatives the program may want to take on
3.   Helping to promote the program and help to seek new funds and partnerships
4. Volunteering, providing assistance when necessary and available (especially for special events)
5.   Seeking out different resources that will benefit the program 

Meetings will be every 3rd Thursday of the month starting November 17, 2011 at AFSC’s new office: 3600 Clipper Mill Road. The first meeting will act as an info session for prospective members. 

This is a great opportunity to use your skills to help increase the peace in the community! If interested please email Mia at mjones @ afsc.org.  Application is here learn more about the program here. 

A Bit of What We Do →

Alexis Moore from the AFSC office in Philadelphia spent a day with us in Baltimore. These are her observations :)