7th ANNUAL HANDS & WORDS ARE NOT FOR HURTING WEEK PROCLAMATION
Issue
Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Week Proclamation.
Background
The Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Project has invited all organizations and individuals to work to end abuse and violence and to unite during this week to spread a message of hope.
Discussion
A world without abuse and violence is a dream we can all share. All people have the right to live free of abuse and violence. Every person can make a difference in stopping abuse and violence. Each student and person in the community is being asked to take the Pledge, "I Will Not Use My Hands Or My Words For Hurting Myself Or Others." The community is asked to make a commitment to live free of abuse and violence and to join in helping make the dream for peace and freedom become reality.
Action
The School Board is requested to proclaim October16-22, 2005 as “HANDS & WORDS ARE NOT FOR HURTING WEEK”" in the Salem-Keizer School District.
If you have questions or comments regarding this item, please contact Kay Baker, Superintendent, at 399-3001.
Issue
Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Week Proclamation.
Background
The Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Project has invited all organizations and individuals to work to end abuse and violence and to unite during this week to spread a message of hope.
Discussion
A world without abuse and violence is a dream we can all share. All people have the right to live free of abuse and violence. Every person can make a difference in stopping abuse and violence. Each student and person in the community is being asked to take the Pledge, "I Will Not Use My Hands Or My Words For Hurting Myself Or Others." The community is asked to make a commitment to live free of abuse and violence and to join in helping make the dream for peace and freedom become reality.
Action
The School Board is requested to proclaim October16-22, 2005 as “HANDS & WORDS ARE NOT FOR HURTING WEEK”" in the Salem-Keizer School District.
If you have questions or comments regarding this item, please contact Kay Baker, Superintendent, at 399-3001.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, a world without abuse and violence is a dream we all share; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that any form of mistreatment of another is abuse; and
WHEREAS, abuse can be in the form of verbal, mental or physical; and often escalates to further violence; and
WHEREAS, we believe that all people have the right to live free of abuse and violence; and
WHEREAS, we believe that every person can make a difference in stopping abuse and violence by not using violence to control others, by not tolerating any form of abuse from others, and by developing healthy relationships based on respect and equality; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and support the efforts of District staff and our community in promoting respect and equality for all people, teaching conflict resolution behaviors, and helping students learn how to stop abusive cycles; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of Salem-Keizer School District 24J
Proclaims October 16-22, 2005, as
HANDS & WORDS ARE NOT FUR HURTING WEEK
in the Salem-Keizer School District. We call upon our community to observe October 16-22 as the "Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Week" and encourage everyone in the community to take the Pledge: "I Will Not Use My Hands Or My Words For Hurting Myself Or Others."
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