Posted: Jan. 27 2010,21:45 |
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Postal address of organization/institution
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801 Washington Street, Northfield, MN
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E-mail address of organization/institution
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Website address of organization/institution
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www.mayorstaskforcenorthfield.org
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Telephone of organization/institution
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507-645-8833
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PRIORITIES: All of the organization's domains of culture of peace activity |
EDUCATION FOR PEACE UNDERSTANDING, TOLERANCE AND SOLIDARITY FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION
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TOP PRIORITY: The organization's most important culture of peace activity |
UNDERSTANDING, TOLERANCE AND SOLIDARITY
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PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS: What partnerships and networks does your organization participate in, thus strengthening the global movement for a culture of peace?
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Work with Project SIGHT (a regional organization fostering healthy relationships) to highlight for elementary students high school students as role models.
Cosponsored with Moravian Church a symposium: “Stories: Addiction and Recovery in Northfield”
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ACTIONS: What activities have been undertaken by your organization to promote a culture of peace and nonviolence during the ten years of the Decade? If you already made a report in 2005, your information from 2005 will be included in the 2010 report.
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The Mayor's Task Force on Youth Alcohol & Drug Use seeks to raise community awareness about local youth substance use and to make recommendations for community interventions to reduce youth use. As the mission of the Mayor's Task Force on Youth Alcohol & Drug Use indicates, members are "advocates for and with youth, committed to creating a community where our youth can lead healthy lives free of alcohol and drug use." The board consists of local residents, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. There are no term limits. Members do not receive monetary compensation. The Mayor's Task Force maintains an active website to keep community members updated about its work. The website also contains resources for parents/community members and information on the efforts of other local groups working to reduce youth drug and alcohol use
Worked with other organization to establish drop-off locations for un-needed prescription drugs.
Conducted “Most Northfield Students” campaign to clarify the difference between perception and reality of student behavior.
Conducted survey to know how to address problems
Created Mayor’s TF Conversation Starter – a free kit distributed in community to help people address problems.
Court monitoring: reinforces serious legal consequences of abuse.
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PROGRESS: Has your organization seen progress toward a culture of peace and nonviolence in your domain of action and in your constituency during the second half of the Decade? |
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OBSTACLES: Has your organization faced any obstacles to implementing the culture of peace and nonviolence? If so, what were they?
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PLANS: What new engagements are planned by your organization in the short, medium and long term to promote a culture of peace and nonviolence?
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GLOBAL MOVEMENT: How do you think the culture of peace and nonviolence could be strengthened and supported at the world level??
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