VIOLENCE PREVENTION PEACE PROMOTION STRATEGY (VPPPS)

 For Your Information

Enclosed are several pages that describe select science based presentations and programs for schools and communities.  All presentations are lively and interactive, presented in Power Point, relying upon a large library of images and resources.  More than three hundred educational posters from sources worldwide, suitable for hallway, library or classroom display, are available to supplement presentations. 

These presentations offer important insights into contemporary concerns such as violence prevention and peace promotion, preventing racism and promoting equality, preventing poverty and promoting well being, and the pursuit of juvenile and criminal justice.  These concerns are essential foundations to improve literacy and academic achievement.

 Not included is information about programs such as the Family-School-Community Violence Prevention Strategy;  the School Success Strategy; the Build the Peace Summer Program;  Building Parent Bridges to Children-Teachers-Community; and a City Wide Build the Peace Program.

 These are available for local application.

Technical Assistance Workshops, such as Select Essentials of Violence Prevention and Peace Promotion;  Breaking the Inter-Generational Transmission of Youth Violence and Poverty,  Doing Justice,  or Urban Security are also available.   

Contents

 +Programs for Schools and Communities

+VPPPS-United Nations Annual Day Programs

+Make a Minute for Peace

+You and the Universe

+Introduction to Myth: Partners in Creation

+The Myth Paintings of Jesse Reichek

+The Structures and Processes of Experience

+Me, You and We: From Heritage to History

+Preventing Violence, Promoting Love

+Preventing Racism, Promoting Equality

+Mega Threats and Challenges to Human Well Being

+American Violence: The Seamless Web

+Doing Justice

+Build the Peace

+Biographical Sketch

+Evaluations of Barry Weisberg

Programs for Schools and Communities

FROM EYES WIDE SHUT TO EYES WIDE OPEN

Age Specific Curriculum: Children and Adults

You and the Universe

The Processes and Structures of Experience

Introduction to Myth: Partners in Creation

The ABC’s of Violence and Love

The ABC’s of Racism and Equality

The ABC’S of Poverty and Well Being

The ABC’s of Globalization and Democracy

Juvenile Justice or Juvenile Rights?

Make a Minute for Peace – 365 Days A Year

United Nations Annual Day Assemblies

Build the Peace – Values, Attitudes, Behaviors, Institutions, Systems Changing Families, Schools, Communities, Cities, Countries, and the World  (additional programs availa

SCHOOL SUCCESS STRATEGY

School Diagnosis – Curriculum - Teacher Education

Library/Hallway Resources - After School

Gangs – Bullying – Drugs - Literacy

BUILDING PARENT BRIDGES

To Children - To Teachers - To Communities

BUILD THE PEACE SUMMER

During Summer School - After Summer School

BREAKING THE INTER-GENERATIONAL TRANSMISSION OF COMMUNITY YOUTH VIOLENCE

VPPPS UNITED NATIONS PROGRAMS

5-60 Minute Formats

SELECT UNITED NATIONS ANNUAL DAYS

Programs for School Assemblies, Classrooms,

With Curriculum & Posters

8 March -- United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace

21 March -- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

22 March -- World Day for Water

5 May -- International Day of Families

31 May -- World No-Tobacco Day

5 June -- World Environment Day

26 June -- International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

11 July -- World Population Day

9 August -- International Day of the World's Indigenous People

12 August -- International Youth Day

8 September -- International Literacy Day

16 September -- International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

21 September -- International Day of Peace

6 October -- World Habitat Day (Cities, Housing, first Monday of October)

10 October -- World Mental Health Day

16 October -- World Food Day

17 October -- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

24 October -- United Nations Day

24-30 October -- Disarmament Week

20 November -- Universal Children's Day

25 November -- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

1 December -- World AIDS Day

10 December -- Human Rights Day

365 Days A Year

MAKE A MINUTE FOR PEACE

Barry Weisberg & Amy Weisberg

This unique program provides your family, school or community with a daily one, five or ten  minute activity that utilizes the six United Nations Culture of Peace Pledges, a different pledge for each of  six days of each week, as a foundation for  a Make  A Minute for Peace Daily Promise.  Designed for school wide use (as a one minute announcement with follow up classroom discussion), and suitable for use by families, classrooms,  community and government organizations.  When utilized in school a page is sent home with the student  (and/or on the internet) for parent discussion. 

Each day is presented on a single page containing the Day in History, a Daily Promise and a Peace Maker. 

UN PEACE PLEDGES

Respect All Life

Reject Violence

Share With Others

Listen To Understand

Preserve The Planet

Rediscover Solidarity

VIOLENCE PREVENTION PEACE PROMOTION STRATEGY (VPPPS)

Tel: 1-312-622-5338  E-Mail: bweisberg@vppps.org

Interactive Workshop

Power Point Slides, Ongoing Questions and Discussion

Available for your Classroom, School Assembly or Group

YOU & THE UNIVERSE

Barry Weisberg

The workshop begins with pictures of the universe and introduces participants to the Big Bang, the building blocks of the universe (elements and atoms),  the formation galaxies, stars, the sun, planets, the earth, water, continents, life on earth, the diversity of species, the emergence of human beings, human culture and society, nations, global challenges, the United Nations, cities, community, school, family and You.

The workshop is adapted for children, youth and adults.

 30-45-60-90 Minute Formats.  Handouts and Display Posters.

Contact: Barry Weisberg, J.D.

Mobile Telephone: 1-312-622-5338, E-mail: bweisberg@vppps.org

Also Available: Myths: Partners in Creation; The ABC’s of Violence and Peace; The ABC’s of Race and Equality; The ABC’s of Poverty and Well Being: The ABC’s of Globalization and Democracy; The Countries of the World; The Violence Prevention Peace Promotion Strategy; Breaking the Generational Transmission of Community Youth Violence, more shows and hundreds of display quality posters from around the world.

Interactive Workshop

Power Point Slides, Ongoing Questions and Discussion

Available for your Classroom, School Assembly or Group

This workshop introduces participants to the origins and functions of myth worldwide.  A myth is simply an ancient story that offers an explanation for unexplainable events.  Myths often depict the origins of the universe, life and death.  This program will also introduce participants to the work of Jesse Reichek, a painter who was inspired by the world’s great myths to produce hundreds of paintings.  Participants will discuss:  

What is Creation?  How do different peoples in different times and different regions of the world understand Creation?

 What do you Create?  What would you like to Create?  Is all Creation a Partnership?  Why or Why Not?  What is Partnership?  Do you have Partners? What is your story?

The workshop can be adapted for children, youth and adults.

 30-45-60-90 Minute Formats.  Handouts, CD’s  and Posters.

Contact Barry Weisberg: Mobile Tel: 1-312-622-5338

bweisberg@vppps.org, http://www.vppps.org

For information about Jesse Reichek: http://www.reichek.org

Interactive Workshop

THE MYTH PAININGS OF JESSE REICHEK

Barry Weisberg

The workshops begins with an eighteen minute video introduction to the paintings of Jesse Reichek, who spent twelve years studying the world’s great myths of Creation, Mortality, Immortality and Death, producing nearly 800 paintings.  The workshop will then explore selected myths behind several paintings from all regions of the world.  The core of the workshop will be to encourage participants to discuss such questions as:  How do different peoples in different times and different regions of the world understand Creation?  Is all Creation a partnership?  What is Partnership? 

The workshop is adapted for children, youth or adults.

 45-60-90 Minute Formats

Where possible the video presentation is offered on a high definition plasma screen to maximize the stunning components of the paintings.  Participants are provided a Resource Guide on the Myths of Creation.

An interactive CD data base on the myths is in preparation.

http://www.reichekretrospective.org

Video Produced by Award Winning Joshua Reichek

Formerly of Catalyst Productions

Violence Prevention Peace Promotion Strategy (VPPPS)

Tel:1-312-622-5338

bweisberg@vppps.org

Interactive Workshop

Power Point Slides, Ongoing Questions and Discussion

Available for your Classroom, School Assembly or Group

STRUCTURES and PROCESSES of EXPERIENCE

Barry Weisberg, J.D.

The workshop introduces participants to

some processes and structures of experience.

 The key hole, door hole or whole perspective?

  The emergence of everything.

 Time and Space.   Creation and Chaos.

The senses, sciences, and humanities.

 Learning to hear, to see, to question.

Me, You and We

The foundations of Violence

The foundations of Love

The foundations of Peace

The workshop can be adapted for children, youth and adults.

 30-45-60-90 Minute Formats

Contact:  Barry Weisberg

 Telephone: 1-312-791-1997, bweisberg@vppps.org

For information about Jesse Reichek: http://www.reichek.org

Also Available: Myths: Partners in Creation; The ABC’s of Violence and Peace; The ABC’s of Race and Equality; The ABC’s of Poverty and Well Being: The ABC’s of Globalization and Democracy; The Countries of the World; The Violence Prevention Peace Promotion Strategy; Breaking the Generational Transmission of Community Youth Violence, more shows and hundreds of display quality posters from around the world.

Interactive workshop.  Can be offered sitting around a large map.

Power Point Slides, Ongoing Questions and Discussion

Available for your Classroom, School Assembly or Group

ME, YOU AND WE

From Heritage to History

Barry Weisberg

This presentation begins with students telling the class or assembly about themselves and the origins of their parents, grandparents or great grand parents.  Countries of origin are identified on a map.  The discussion then focuses on the history of the country,

geography, the language (s), food, cultures, religions, music and other issues of importance to students.

Because the instructor has visited nearly half of the countries of the world, he can talk first hand about

experiences in many countries. A United Nations poster containing 60 faces, representative of the people of the world, is utilized to focus discussion on both the common and distinct history of people worldwide.  Finally, students come to see that their heritage is a product of a common history.  They can understand how Me, connects to You and connects to We.  

A rich variety of educational posters from around the world can be made available.

Barry Weisberg

Mobile Tel: 312-622-5338  E-mail: bweisberg@vppps.org

30 Question and Answer Pocket Pamphlet or Power Point Presentation

Adapted for Children, Youth and Adults

PREVENTING RACISM,

PROMOTING EQUALITY

Barry Weisberg

Why Is it Important to Understand Racism and Discrimination?   What Is Prejudice, Hatred, Discrimination and Violence?  What Is Racialism, Racial Discrimination, Anti-Semitism and Racism? What Explains Variations in Skin Color? National Origin?  What Is Ethnicity? What Is Xenophobia? What Are the Contemporary Forms of Racism? Who Is a Racist?  Are People Born Racists? How Do People Become Racists?  How Do We Explain Diversity?  How Did Racism Develop? Is Extreme Racism a Form of Mental Illness? Is Racism Related to Sex and Gender?  Is Racism Related to Class? Is Racism Related to Nationalism and Chauvinism? Is Genocide a Form of Racism? Is Slavery a Form of Racism? Is Racism a Crime Against Humanity?  Is There a Connection Between Globalization and Racism?  Why Has Racism Lasted So Long? Is it Worse Now?  What Are the Costs of Racism to the Victim? The Perpetrator?  To Society?   Are Some Countries or Cultures More Racist than Others?  What Is the Relationship Between Democracy and Racism?  Can Racism Be Controlled? Reduced? Prevented? Eradicated?  How Do We Eliminate the Foundations of Racism Worldwide?  What Can We Do in Families?  In Schools?  In Communities? In Cities   in Countries?  Globally?     How Do We Promote Equality?   Affirmative Action? Reparations?  

How Do We Build a “Beloved Community”?

Violence Prevention Peace Promotion Strategy (VPPPS)

Tel: 312-622-5338  E-mail: bweisberg@vppps.org

(Also Available: Preventing Violence, Promoting  Love; Preventing Poverty, Promoting Well Being;  Preventing Globalization, Promoting Democracy)

30 Questions and Answers

Available as Power Point or Pocket Pamphlet

Adapted for Children, Youth and Adults

Workshop, Seminar or Class Presentation

From the Curriculum: From Eyes Wide Shut to Eyes Wide Open

Barry Weisberg ( bweisberg@vppps.org )

PREVENTING

VIOLENCE,

PROMOTING

LOVE

Why is there so much violence?  Has there always been so much violence?  How should we define violence?  What are the values, attitudes, behaviors, institutions, cultures, systems of violence?  What are the kinds of violence?  Who are the principal perpetrators and victims of violence? What is violence against children and youth?  What is violence against women? Are men more violent than women?  What is the violence against a racial or ethnic minority?  What are the causes of violence?  How is violence related to sex and gender?  How is violence related to inequality, class and poverty?  Are some people more violent than others?  Are some people born violent?  What is the connection between violence and religion?  What is the connection between violence and the media?  Are some countries more violent than others?  How do we reduce and prevent violence and crime in families, schools or communities?  What works, what is Best Practice? Is non violence the opposite of violence?  What is the origin of non violence?  Who was Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr.??  What is peace?  Peace keeping? Peace building?

What is a Culture of Peace? What is the “beloved community”?

VIOLENCE PREVENTION PEACE PROMOTION STRATEGY (VPPPS)

Adapted for Children, Youth and Adults

Workshop, Seminar or Class Presentation

From the Curriculum: From Eyes Wide Shut to Eyes Wide Open

MEGA THREATS AND CHALLENGES

 TO HUMAN WELL BEING

Barry Weisberg

Interactive Workshop-Discussion

Available for your Classroom, School Assembly or Group

With Educational Posters

AMERICAN VIOLENCE:

The Seamless Web

Barry Weisberg, J.D.

This presentation reviews the historical challenges, conditions,

causes and choices regarding American Violence.  It utilizes the words

of the National Commission on the Causes of Violence (1969) as the

theme, “Violence has formed a seamless web with some of the noblest

and most constructive chapters in American history. We must

realize that violence has not been the action only of the

roughnecks and racists among us but has been the tactic

of the most upright and respected of people.”  This

presentation offers an overview of American history and

discusses the policies, programs and budgets required

to dramatically reduce and prevent violence at the family, school,

community, city, state and national levels.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION PEACE PRMOTION STRATEGY (VPPPS)

Mobile Tel: 1-312-622-5338

  E-mail: bweisberg@vppps.org

An Interactive Workshop with Power Point Slides

DOING JUSTICE

Barry Weisberg, J.D.

bweisberg@vppps.org

A lively workshop that introduces the history of the idea of justice, its evolution in the United States ,  how our juvenile and criminal justice systems seek to “do justice,” and the existence of injustice.  This includes a comparison of the United States with other countries and a systemic exploration into the components of our justice system, as outlined in the model below.  Hot topics such as the death penalty, the treatment of juveniles, racial profiling, the disproportionate treatment of minorities, unjust conviction, drugs laws, homicide reduction and other issues are addressed.  This workshop is adapted for presentation to middle, high school or college students, or community groups.

An Important Civics Lesson for Every Student and Citizen

THE DOING JUSTICE MODEL

Barry Weisberg, J.D., MA,  is the Director of the Violence Prevention Peace Promotion Strategy and associated with the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Illinois at Chicago . He has served as a consultant to the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime, the National Criminal Justice Commission and as a Special Reporter on Violent Crime for the American Bar Association.  He once served in the Office of the Cook County Public Defender and secured the pardon of two African American youth who were wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life.

 Workshop for School or Community

Adapted for Age Specific Presentation

FROM A PRESENTATION TO THE WORLD PEACE FORUM

Vancouver , Canada , June 23-28, 2006

BUILD THE PEACE

A Technical Assistance Workshop

Of Principles, Policies and Programs For

Families, Schools, Communities,

 Cities, Countries, Global

*Barry Weisberg, J.D.

This workshop  consists of 7 segments.  Each Power Point presentation will summarize the appropriate principles, policies and programs worldwide that can be utilized to Build the Peace.  The connecting theme is that we are all Partners in Creation.  The workshop will focus on values, attitudes, behaviors, institutions and systems of both violence and peace.  Performance indicators will be provided for families, schools, communities, cities, countries and global institutions, presenting an integrated view of inequality, poverty, injustice, crime, violence and environmental destruction.   The strategic goal is to break the inter-generational transmission of violence and build the peace at each critical level of daily life.  This will include building the peace with other people, other species and the environment.  Handouts will be available for each segment, together with a CD on the entire program.   This workshop will be interactive  and  prepare attendees to build the peace every day.  An important focus will be on children, youth, and violent communities worldwide.

Violence Prevention Peace Promotion Strategy (VPPPS)

Tel: 1-312-622-5338 

E-mail: bweisberg@vppps.org