standagainstviolence.org

SAV @ St. Ignatius High School

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:54:17 +0000

Phillip Morris of the Plain Dealer visited St. Ignatius High School yesterday for our group’s presentation to the ‘home turf’. This is the article from this morning’s Plain Dealer on what was shared, and how it impacted our school. Please read…

“I glimpsed a possible answer to the youth violence epidemic Thursday in the eyes of some emerging youth leaders:” by Phillip Morris

http://www.cleveland.com/morris/index.ssf/2010/04/lesson_no_1_you_cant_fight_you.html

Youth Summit Video

ksmith — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:07:21 +0000

State of Ohio Recognition

ksmith — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:14:24 +0000

Student Leaders meet with Sheriff Reid.

ksmith — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:19:47 +0000

By: Dave Hatala

CLEVELAND – Saint Ignatius senior Kevin Smith knew that he had to do something when he first heard of the violent assault on fellow teen Justin Winemiller last summer.

Smith helped co-found the group Stand Against Violence. The purpose of the group is to help curb the youth-on-youth violence that is a growing problem in our area and statewide.

Now, Smith and other members of Stand Against Violence from St. Joseph Academy and Cleveland School of the Arts met with Cuyahoga County Sheriff Bob Reid to enlist the sheriff’s office to help get the word out about next month’s Youth Violence Summit, hosted by Saint Ignatius.

Being a county-wide agency, the sheriff’s office is in a unique position to spread the word among City of Cleveland and suburban police agencies and school districts. The hope is to bring in as many students and adults as possible to the summit to put an end to youth violence.

If you are interested in signing the group’s non-violence pledge or to get more information on the Youth Violence Summit, you can check out the group’s Web site: www.standagainstviolence.org.

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/student-leaders-meet-with-sheriff-to-help-curb-youth-violence

Pat Malone Personal Safety Tips

ksmith — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:01:27 +0000

Fans and Followers ~

We ask you to please view and support this page, they are an amazing program, and need help spreading the word.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Pat-Malone-Personal-Safety/293349772118?ref=ts

Thank You Mrs. And Mr. Brown for your support

ksmith — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:16:46 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPdWezYpWqw

Please view this video. It is a public thank you from Lavell Jordan, a Victim who was Shot in the throat and paralyzed from the injury. This is him as happy as he has been of late. This video was shot at the Cleveland Cavaliers game vs. New Jersey Nets.

Ps. Cavs Win

Northeast Ohio high school students honored during halftime of Cavaliers game for efforts against teen violence

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:12:57 +0000

Before the game, one student explained that the message was just as simple as the one-word message, respect: raise awareness of the problem of teenage dating violence.

“Students need to hear that 16 individuals between the ages of 10 and 24 are victims of youth-to-youth violence every day in this country,” said Kevin Smith, an 18-year-old student at St. Ignatius.

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/02/post_209.html

Tracy Boulian / The Plain DealerGov. Ted Strickland honors Cleveland-area high school students for their efforts in raising awareness of teen violence at halftime of the Cavaliers-New York Knicks game Saturday night.

Najam Hassan, Kevin Vrsanky-Burke and other Students honnored at Cleveland City Council with Proclamation

ksmith — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:13:46 +0000

Justin Winemiller, Sherrie Winemiller, Tyrone White, Kevin Smith, Kevin Burke, Ryan Gibbons, Josh Turner, Councilman Cimperman, Councilman Sweeney

Monday January 25, 2010 Members from the movement that is Stand Against Violence were recognized by Cleveland City Council. Students were with Justin Winemiller and his mother Sherrie.

Great Success Today at Fundraiser for a Domestic Violence Center

ksmith — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:36:46 +0000

St. Edwards faced off Vs. St. Ignatius in and unusual circumstance off the field and court, The two schools respectively had students At local Dick’s Sporting Good’s Stores selling purple rubberbands saying RESPECT, the Grand total raised was $417.32 by both Schools.

St. Edwards was represented by their Varsity Basketball team, St. Ignatius was represented by: Ryan Gibbons, Bobby Grebenc, Kevin Smith, Kevin Vrsansky-Burke, Niki Gaitan, Coach Tyrone White, and finally the organizer Mrs. Carolyn Brown ran faithfully back and fourth between each store.

The group would like to thank St. Ignatius Principal Peter Corrigan, and Dean of Students Larry Arthur, for their help in collecting funds. The school’s weekly misssion collection was donated to victim Lavell Jordan’s mother, to assist with a downpayment on a home.

Thanks Again.

Group To Be Honored @ Cleveland City Hall by Council

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:14:01 +0000

Monday January 25, 2010 Members from the movement Stand Against Violence will be recognized by Cleveland City Council. Students will be joined by Justin Winemiller and His mother Sherrie, attending to show their support for the movement. Mr. Jason Reed and Mrs. Carolyn Brown plan to attend.
we can’t thank Coach Tyrone White enough. He has helped the students and group so much along the way. We would be remissed if we didn’t thank “BJ” for his support as well.