About Democracy for NYC
Democracy for NYC (DFNYC) is committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean, and the national network of local coalition groups dedicated to the same.
We work both locally and nationally to ensure that fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates are elected at all levels of government. We develop innovative ways to advocate for the issues that matter to our members and support legislation which has a positive effect in our communities. We promote transparency and ethical practices in government. We engage people in the political process and give them the tools to organize, communicate, mobilize, and enact change on the local, state, and national level.
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Bronx School Justice Community Forum - Stopping the School-to-Prison Pipeline |
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We received this message from New Settlement Apartments about an event tomorrow, (Sat. 11/16/13) to organize around stopping the "school-to-prison pipeline" - the practice of harsh disciplinary measures for public school students. ~~~~ Are you concerned about school discipline policies and practices? Passionate about finding restorative solutions? Interested to hear about what parents and students are doing to bring about change? Come to the Bronx School Justice Report Back – a fascinating look at how parents, students, and community allies frustrated by the high rates of school arrests, suspensions and summonses in the Bronx successfully petitioned the NYC Department of Education and NYPD School Safety Division to begin making drastic reductions in school policing in the Bronx. Members of the Bronx School Justice coalition will share back key accomplishments made in the past year, including a remarkable 56% drop in Bronx school arrests in just one school year. We will also host workshops on best practices and challenges of implementing restorative practices in schools; the New York City Discipline Code; safety transfers, and our methods for bringing together a broad cross-section of different community stakeholders to the table.
Come share your ideas, learn about Bronx School Justice, and help us draft a vision for where the work is headed!
What: Bronx School Justice Report Back Date: Saturday, November 16th Time: 10:30 am – 2 pm Place: New Settlement Community Campus (Cafeteria) Located at 1501 Jerome Ave between W 172nd St and Goble Pl (under the Mt. Eden stop on the 4 line)
Please RSVP to Dinu Ahmed by Thursday 11/14 at 718-716-8000 ext.146 or at d.ahmed-at-newsettlement.org (replace at- w/@). |
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A local coalition group of Democracy for America since 2004
Democracy for NYC (DFNYC) is committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean, and the national network of local coalition groups dedicated to the same.