Dear Sirs,
In 2015 “po DRUGIE” Foundation had the pleasure to coordinate
actions carried out as part of the international campaign “19 days
without violence and harm against children and youth.”
Day by day through 19 days of November, you along with your
protégés and local partners organised many activities concerning the
issue of hurting and violence against children and youth. With our
campaign coming to an end, we would like to share our mutual
success with you in a short report.
Thank you so much for your cooperation,
Team of “po DRUGIE” Foundation
1 The Polish Foundation “Fundacji po DRUGIE” joined the WWSF coalition in 19 Days of activism for the prevention of violence against children and youth 1-­‐19 November -­‐ 2015 Over 12476 people
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Young Offenders’ Institution in Grodzisk Wielskopolski Young Offenders’ Institution and Juvenile Shelter in Racibórz Orphanage in Białowieża Jan Paweł II Primary School in Grzędzice Youth Sociotherapy Center in Biała Homes for Children and Youth No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 in Łoniów Crisis Intervention Centre in Pleszew “ZOBACZ JESTEM” Foundation Educational Care Centre in Żywiec Salesian Educational Care Centre “Dom Wspomożycielki” in Kraków Youth Care Centre in Antoniewo Young Offenders’ Institution in Nowe Young Offenders’ Institution and Juvenile Shelter in Falenica “STREFA ROZWOJU” Psychotherapy Centre Youth Care Centre in Krupski Młyn EduKabe Foundation of creative solutions in Łódź Youth Care Centre in Czaplinek “Dobra Chata” Facilities in Kielce School Complex in Drzonów -­‐ Mieszko I Primary School and B. Chrobry Gymnasium Youth Sociotherapy Centre No. 4 in Łódź “Dziecko i Rodzina” Foundation Youth Sociotherapy Center in Dobrodzień Probation Centre No. 1 at the District Court in Goleniowo Youth Care Centre No. 2 Youth Care Centre in Podciernie Probation Centre No.3 at the Poznań Old Town District Court &“Nie wykluczaj mnie” Foundation in Poznań Youth Care Centre No. 2 in Jastrowie Youth Care Centre in Jaworek Youth Care Centre in Załusków Psychological and Pedagogical Counselling Centre in Myszyniec Psychological and Pedagogical Counselling Centre in Ostrołęka Youth Care Centre in Rzepczyna Youth Care Centre No. 3 in Warszawa From 1st to 19th of November 2015, there was a lot going on … Tolerance Day in the Youth Care Centre in Załusków, Repair Group “It’s better to be hardworking than beaten” which organised itself in Youth Care Centre in Rzepczyna, and baking “kindness cookies” in Youth Care Centre in Bielice -­‐ those are only few examples of many performed actions. 2 19 Days in Numbers: 64 workshops for youth, including a workshop performed by “Dobra Chata” Facilities and Police officers: Workshops dedicated to interpersonal communication in boy -­‐ girl relations as bullying prevention, which took place in Jan Paweł II Youth Care Centre in Rzepczyna: Workshops performed for pupils of Youth Care Centre No.2 in Jastrowie: 3 7 meetings with parents,
including “Who can be an offender and victim of peer violence?” meeting organised by Psychological and Pedagogical Counselling Centre in Ostrołęka: 6 training courses / workshops for faculties,
including “Aggression and violence in school -­‐ what to know in order to act effectively” organised by Psychological and Pedagogical Centre in Myszyniec and Municipal and Commune Office of Kadzidło: Training course for 15-person faculty of Young Offenders’ Institution in Grodzisk
Wielkopolski
4 6 performances,
including “Alternatywni.” The Theatrical Group from the Youth Centre
in Antoniewo performed “Babbet lies,” a play by Hungarian author Németh Ákos:
Pupils of Youth Care Centre No. 2 in Warszawa performed “Nowa,” a play by Forum Theater: 5 lectures 5 contests 8 theme gazettes 8 fulfilled movies 4 movie screenings 3 happenings, including “#stop #violence #addictions” which were prepared by pupils of the Youth Care Centre in Czaplinek, in which there was an organised youth march, a hip hop concert, street ball and graffiti competitions: 5 And many, many other activities! Over 12476 people! We would also like to present to you opinions and proposition of the Pact Against Peer Violence by pupils from the Youth Sociotherapy Centre in Biała. Girls’ opinions: “ I want to participate in this project because I would like to prove that a person, who uses violence is not stronger than others, at least to me. That person is mentally weak and doesn’t know how to control his emotions. There are many other ways to solve a conflict or a misunderstanding. I think that even laughing at somebody is a kind of violence. Nobody is perfect, but we have to respect each other the way we are.” “I’m participating in this project to show that wrong decisions could lead to tragic results. In my opinion, there is always a way, even in bad situations, that doesn’t include hurting other people.” “I took part in a performance because I wanted to prove that some situations can hurt other people and I wanted to warn others not to make wrong decisions. I like that I can show behaviours that may cause unpleasantness, in order to prevent others from making them.” “I’ve started participating in a project because I would like to prove to myself and others than you can function without using physical and mental violence.” “I enjoy participating in such projects because I used to be a victim and perpetrator of violence. I think that actions like this one can open peoples’ eyes and make them realise that they should change something in their behaviour.” “I’m participating in this project because I want to show that a person who uses violence is mentally weak and not better than the person being abused. Through this project I would like to prove that every human being has a right to being respected and that we are all equal.” 6 P A C T A G A I N S T P E E R V I O L E N C E I N
S C H O O L S O F C Z A R N K O W S K O T R Z C I A N E C K I C O U N T Y
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k n o w h o w t o r e s p e c t c h i l d r e n r i g h t s .
It’s hard to attach all materials in our report, and if we did so, the report would reach more than 100 pages. However, we would like to heartily thank you -­‐ our allies -­‐ for joining our campaign. You have undertaken the responsibility to talk about problems of violence in many different ways, such as through workshops, competitions, photo-­‐shoots, photo comics and even kynotherapy! Your initiatives and imaginativeness cannot be overestimated. Thank you so much! Campaign guided under the honorary patronage of: Ministry of Justice The Governments’ Plenipotentiary for Equal Treatment Commissioner for Children’s Rights Development of Education Centre Kampania realizowana pod honorowymi patronatami: Ministerstwa Sprawiedliwości Pełnomocniczki Rządu ds. Równego Traktowania Rzecznika Praw Dziecka Ośrodka Rozwoju Edukacji 7