Creating Pathways for Reducing Violence with NASPA’s Enough is Enough Campaign Sabrina Sanders, EdD Interim Dean of Students Affairs Long Beach Community College Steve Jacobson, EdD Associate Vice President for Student Life University of the Pacific

Presentation Overview Incidents of Violence Intentional Components Speech by Dr. Zenobia Hikes Enough is Enough Campaign Initiatives and Methods – Best Practices Getting Involved in the Campaign Recommendations and Questions

Campus Crisis - A Brief History University of Texas at Austin – 1966 CSU – Fullerton Cleveland Elementary Columbine High School – 1999 Amish School (Pennsylvania) Virginia Tech – 2007 Northern Illinois University – 2008 University of Texas at Austin

A Call to Action from Dr. Zenobia Hikes

Enough is Enough Three-prong Approach Prevention & Intervention Policy & Legislation Resources 5 Stem the Tide of Violence

Intentional Components According to the U.S. Department of Education, "violence and antisocial behavior are less likely to occur in schools with the following characteristics: positive school climate and atmosphere; clear and high expectations of all students; strong student bonding to the school; high levels of student participation and parent involvement; and opportunities to gain skills and develop socially."[1] [1]

Learning Outcomes As a result of participating in the Enough is Enough campaign, participants will be able to: –Identify the key messages of the EIE program in which they participated –Articulate the stakeholders in a safe community –Articulate a specific action or strategy they can employ to reduce violence in their community –Seek out ways to be involved in violence prevention efforts. –Engage and participate in interventions to reduce violence

Enough is Enough Campaign For the greatest national impact, we are encouraging campuses across the country to hold Enough is Enough Week activities April 5-9. Challenge to Region V and VI –Aim is to focus on the root causes of violence (i.e. poverty, bullying, mental health, single family homes, pressure to succeed at college) and protection (i.e. self-defense) rather than the symptoms (i.e. gun violence, etc).

Enough is Enough Campaign For the greatest national impact, we are encouraging campuses across the country to hold Enough is Enough Week activities April 5-9. Challenge to Region V and VI –Aim is to focus on the root causes of violence (i.e. poverty, bullying, mental health, single family homes, pressure to succeed at college) and protection (i.e. self-defense) rather than the symptoms (i.e. gun violence, etc).

Initiatives and Best Practices Colleges and Universities (Traditional Model) MONDAY -- Kickoff Day –Campus Rally/March –Keynote Speaker TUESDAY --Take the Pledge –Participants Sign Up to Combat Violence WEDNESDAY -- Unity Day –These Hands Don’t Hurt Program –Home is Where the Court Is THURSDAY -- Take Action Day –Poster Campaign/Gallery Showing FRIDAY – Beats of Peace Day –Community Concert

Initiatives and Best Practices Pacific Model: Enough is Enough Week (Theme Model) MONDAY – Socio-Economic Issues TUESDAY – Family/Relationship Domestic Violence WEDNESDAY – Mental Health Issues THURSDAY – Bystander Assistance Day FRIDAY – Violence in the Media

Initiatives and Best Practices Pacific Model: K-12 Partners –Cleveland Elementary CUBS Program –Pacific Mentorship Program –Tutoring and Advising –Engaging K-12 Students on College Campus –Structured Recess Program –Anti-Bullying Campaign

Initiatives and Best Practices Pacific Model: Community Partners –Student Internships with Non-Profits –Volunteering at Community Centers –University Representation at Community Events and Organization Committees –Enough is Enough Rally and Speakers –Develop a Town/Gown Steering Committee – City-wide Enough is Enough Campaign

Initiatives and Best Practices Long Beach City College Model: PLEDGE AGAINST VIOLENCE  I believe it is the right of everyone in my community to pursue their daily lives without threat of violence or harm.  I agree to do my part to keep my community and campus safe.  I will not bring weapons to campus.  I will not be violent or disrespectful to others.  I will be a caring friend who will listen and offer to get help to those who may be experiencing an troubling time.  Peace begins with me. Signature Date Sponsors:

Long Beach City College

Getting Involved in the Campaign Step One: –Please let us know of your interest in holding events at your school by sending an to This will also ensure that you are kept up-to-date regarding the campaign and additional resource materials, as they are made available. Step Two: –Consider Involvement in the Region V and VI Enough is Enough Steering Committee Step Three: –Create a campus committee and visit the Enough is Enough website for more information. Region V and VI will soon have our own website to collect and share information.

Recommendations Provide programs and communities that focus on the core causes of violence in society not just the symptoms Establish strong partnerships with K-12 and community colleagues Engage student ownership and program involvement –Have program “rise out of the students” –Educate student on program benefits

Recommendations Identify Campus Champion for the Initiative Strong fiscal resources

Contact Information Sabrina Sanders Interim Dean of Student Affairs Steven Jacobson Associate Vice President for Student Life Questions?