Peace
and Justice
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject: Peace and
Justice
Topic: Advocacy
Advocacy for
Children and Families
The
following items are located at the
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Ministries Resource Center Home Congregational/ Leadership Development Stewardship/Mission and Outreach |
Helping Young Children Cope with Trauma -
American Red Cross; 2021 Paper describing how children of different ages might respond to
trauma, and offering ways to help in the family or to recognize the need for
professional help Prevent Child Abuse A series of Spiderman Comics on bullying
prevention, physical, verbal, and sexual abuse and fatherhood New Think First & Stay Safe! Parent Guide – Ken Wooden,
Child Lures Prevention; 2006 This is a guide
to help parents think about the ways their children could be harmed and ways
to keep them safe by talking about things ahead of time. It provides some
good discussion topics to raise and offers concrete actions parents can take
to keep their children safe. Children’s Sabbaths – Children’s Defense Fund, Washington DC; 2006 Congregations Stand for Healthy Children:
Bringing Hope and Healing, the emphasis is on children’s health care
coverage. 2006 materials are available in print and CD form and include worship
resources for several faiths, educational resources, resource contacts,
promotional materials. New materials are released yearly in the early Spring
by CDF. New My
Boat Is So Small: Creating a Safe Harbor of Hope and Health Care for All
Children – CDF; 2007 A continued focus on health care for
children. Ecumenical and Multi-faith print materials for a Children’s Sabbath
observance. Now That the
Silence Is Broken: The Next Step – Committee on the Status of Women, Forward Movement Publications, A revised handbook on domestic & sexual abuse; explains signs
& causes for abuse and offers suggestions for help. Children's Charter-Information and Resource Kit – ECUSA-Children’s Ministries Office, A folder of material including the Children's Charter, a history of
it, and information about how to implement it (Video) Children, A Heritage from the
Lord – ECUSA-Children’s Ministries Office, 3 parts: 1st section is 22 min, and examines the 3 sections
of the Children's Charter; 2nd is 28 min, examines an after school program in
Bethlehem, PA; 3rd is 18 min, shows an intergenerational group preparing and
doing worship. (Video) Rich in
Promise – ECUSA-Children’s Ministries Office, Shows at resources and examples of caring for and nurturing children and their families; 23 min Engage God’s A listing of the actions in social mission
adopted at General Conventions from 1991 to 2003 Disaster
Response Plan – Episcopal Diocese of New York; 2004 Plans and information about preparing for
a variety of disasters in a church. New Stories of Hope
and Transformation – Fetzer Institute, Kalamazoo MI This little booklet tells stories of
places that have seen transformation and improvement, of people reaching out
to one another. It truly looks at the positive side of life. The
Earth Cries Out – Gear Magazine, Summer 2002 An education and advocacy resource with
this issue on the global AIDS crisis Responding to Hate at School – Southern Poverty Law School, Montgomery AL A guide for teachers, administrators, and
counselors; 2 copies (Video) Sons of Single Parent Mothers
Stop the
Trafficking – ECUSA-Committee on the Status of Women, A folder discussing ways people, churches, and agencies can help women who are “held in bondage” either as prostitutes or as underpaid and ill-treated workers. Includes CD and information about who to contact. Folder
– Schools and Child Advocacy: Early Warning/Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools - US Dept of Education A guide w/a brief summary of violence prevention and ways schools can protect
students; includes a list of resources for further information Religious Expression in Public Schools: A Statement of Principles - US Dept of Education; 6/98 A file on the understanding of the use of religion in schools,
includes a list of contacts for response to questions on this subject |
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See also: Bible/Prayer/Sacraments
- Prayer H.O.P.E. – Hear Our Prayer Everywhere –
Steve and Elizabeth
Williamson, compilers, H.O.P.E. Prayer Book Project, Franklin IN A beautiful book of prayers written by children from around the world;
includes prayers, pictures, and photocopies of original letters from
children; name, age, and country of children are included. Peace
and Justice – Nonviolence/Peace Making Kids Creating Circles of Peace – The Institute for Peace and Justice, An activity book for children in elementary school encouraging peace
making and finding non-violent ways to resolve conflict. A number of story
starters, as well as references and discussion questions Stewardship/Mission and
Outreach - Outreach Build a Better World – Church World Services, Elkhart IN A children’s magazine with stories,
activities, and ideas to help children understand problems around the world. 3
separate issues: Build a Better World II; Africa; Water |
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The following items
are located at (Video) Homes of Honor w/Dr 8 session video study w/leader guide |
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Advocating for Children and Families - Resources
Children's
Defense Fund 25 E Street, NW, phone:
800-CDF-1200 The Institute for Peace and Justice Phone: 314-918-2630; Fax: 314-918-2643 E-mail: ppjn@aol.com Web: www.ipj-ppj.org US Department of
Education Educational Partnerships
and Family Involvement phone
202-401-0056; fax: 202-205-9133 e-mail: partner@ed.gov; web: www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/partnership.html
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