anyone brought up why this woman march was able to take over the schools…national school walk out tomorrow?
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school walkout tool kit;
Congress must act now or live to regret it; without legal protections this horror will continue until all classrooms are filled with fear and emptied of students. — Alie, 18, NYC
WHAT?
Women’s March Youth Empower is calling for a National School Walkout to protest Congress’ refusal to take action on the gun violence epidemic plaguing our schools and neighborhoods. Our elected officials must do more than tweet thoughts and prayers in response to this violence. Students and allies are organizing a National School Walkout to demand Congress pass legislation to keep us safe from gun violence at our schools, on our streets and in our homes and places of worship. We view this work as part of an ongoing and decades-long movement for gun violence prevention, in honor of all victims of gun violence ㅡ from James Brady to Trayvon Martin to the 17 people killed in Parkland.
WHO?
Students, Teachers, School Staff, Parents, Everyone.
WHERE?
Schools and universities across America. Workplaces and Legislative Houses are encouraged to join in solidarity.
WHY?
We are not safe at school. We are not safe in our cities and towns. Congress must take meaningful action to keep us safe and pass federal gun reform legislation that addresses this public health crisis. We want Congress to pay attention and take note: many of us will vote this November and many others will flood the polls in 2020.
Students and staff have the right to learn and teach in an environment free from fear of being gunned down in their classrooms or on their way home from school.
Parents have the right to send their kids to school in the mornings and see them home alive at the end of the day.
We all have the right to live free from fear and violence in our community.
HOW?
Steps to Organize Your Walkout (Suggested for Grades 8 - College)
Use the Action Network Map:
The map allows you to see if there have been walkouts already organized in your community. If your school does not already have a walkout registered, take initiative to organize one.
T he Action Network Map allows you to keep track of the students who have RSVP’d to your event.
eys where that student faces suspension, expulsion, and/or arrest as a consequence of participating in the National School Walkout. We may not be able to respond to each call immediately, but will do our best to connect students and/or parents with defense attorneys as quickly as possible. The hotline number is 1-857-529-9373 (1-857-LAWYER3).
Actions Around Congresspeople
Find your Member of Congress here.
Send a Postcard
Dear [Member of Congress],
I have had enough of your empty thoughts and prayers when it comes to our country’s scourge of gun violence. It is time for you to take ACTION!
Your constituent,
Name, Address
Face-to-Face
Attend a town hall and ask a pressing question to your member of congress.
Find a town hall near you at Town Hall Project.
For Teachers
Gun Violence in America Discussion Guide by Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Download the Lesson Plan with Art Activity by Amplifier
State Gun Laws
Find out about gun laws where you live here.
NRA-Backed Members of Congress
Find information about how much money your member of Congress has accepted from the NRA here.
Words Matter
Use language that does not reinforce harmful stereotypes that paint all people with a criminal record or a mental illness as dangerous or violent. Read more here.
Stop Police Brutality
No more weapons of war for local police. Read more here and here to learn how cities can take action against police violence.
See Something - Say Something
Sandy Hook Promise has created a helpful guide for interpreting and responding to possible threats of violence. Find out more here.
#NoNotoriety
Learn about the No Notoriety Campaign here.
White Papers & Statistics
GVPedia
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Gun Violence Archive
KEEP RESISTING
Stay connected with Women’s March Youth Empower
Read the Women’s March Unity Principles
By choosing to organize an event with Women’s March Youth Empower, you are committing to acting nonviolently, working to de-escalate confrontations with others, and following the instructions of authorized event marshals. You also acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any injury or damage to your person or property resulting from or occurring during this event and that you release all event sponsors and organizers (and their officers, directors, employees, and agents) from any liability for that injury or damage.