Are you tired of the violence?

Join us and be part of the solution! The Broward County Youth Anti-Violence Coalition brings together elected officials, students, law enforcement, faith-based leaders, the business community, charitable foundations, institutions of learning, the media, judges and other stakeholders committed to county-wide change through the implantation of local solutions.  Our goal is to bridge Broward County youth development partners, our youth, and community members to work together to choose peace and stop the violence.    Lean more!

The Bridge to Prevention Academy is Coming!

Through the Project Bridge/Safe Schools Healthy Students initiative, the Office of Prevention Programs (OPP) will once again host the Bridge To Prevention Academy!   This is a four-day conference where participants will learn about state of the art prevention resources as well as community and District support systems.  The academy will be offered on June 14-17, 2010 with June 16th being designated Parent Day for all our community members. Please see the Application Form for further information.   If you have any questions please contact Debra Rozsa at (754) 321-2568.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors in education – Rick Case Automotive Group!  

Congratulations to Broward County’s Prevention Schools of Excellence!

At the May 18 School Board Meeting, at approximatley 1:30, the School Board will honoring this year’s Prevention Schools of Excellence.  These Broward County Schools are being recognized for their outstanding efforts this school year in providing effective services, supports, and activities that promote positive behaviors – development of emotional resilience skills, positive mental health and prosocial actions – while limiting and/or preventing violent behavior and drug use.   Their efforts to support the Project Bridge initiative, but more importantly, to create a safe and secure learning environment for our students, is to be commended!  Find which schools were honored and more about the award.

BCPS Steps Up “Silence Hurts” Campaign

You Have the Power to Make a Difference!

You – students, parents, teachers and community members have the power. If you know of plans to commit violence in our schools, do the right thing. Tell us. Tell an administrator. Tell a teacher. Speak up. Call, E-mail, text or Twitter. Silence is no longer an option. We must prevent callous acts of violence. That’s the message behind Broward County Public Schools “You Have the Power to Make a Difference” campaign.

You can act ANONYMOUSLY anywhere, anytime to prevent student violence by using the District’s anonymous tip line (754-321-0911), Web site (www.broward.k12.fl.us/siu/tips), E-mail address (school911@browardschools.com) or by texting ‘SBBC’ plus the message to CRIMES (274637).  Tips are received immediately by the District’s Special Investigative Unit/Professional Standards Department, staffed seven days a week, 24 hours a day.  Names and contact information need not be given and remain confidential!