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 Diocesan
Center, Saginaw:
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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 America – Channing-Bete;
2004 A series of Spiderman Comics on bullying prevention, physical, verbal, &
sexual abuse & fatherhood 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. 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, FM, OH, 2002 A revised handbook on domestic & sexual
abuse; explains signs & causes for abuse; suggestions for help. Children's Charter-Information and Resource Kit –
ECUSA-Children’s Ministries Office, NYC; 1998 A folder of material including the Children's Charter, a history of
it, and information about implementation 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. 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 See also: Bible/Prayer/Sacraments – Prayer Compilations H.O.P.E. – Hear Our Prayer Everywhere – S & E
Williamson, compilers, H.O.P.E. Prayer Book Project 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, St
Louis MO 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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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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For more information or to borrow a
particular item, contact Marnie Bash,
Coordinator,