Helpful websites:

National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth

Young Activists-Young Allies

Project on Youth & Non-Military Opportunities


Campus AntiWar Network (a college C-R action organization)

NYCLU report - Military Recruitment at Select New York City Public Schools Violates Students Rights

 

Counter Recruiting:

The recruiters are going after our children:

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that high schools receiving federal funds MUST give students' personal contact information to military recruiters. Students can protect their privacy by signing an Opt Out form and filing it with their school administration. This restricts the high school from sharing a student's information with recruiters. Unfortunately, few students and parents know about this option.

The Mayor’s proposed budget has earmarked approximately $2.4 million for Junior Officer Training Corps (J-ROTC), a program that is now operating in 19 high schools in NYC. The J-ROTC program is an essential part of the military’s recruitment program that masquerades as an educational curriculum.

What can you do?

  • Join our campaign to get J-ROTC out of our schools.
  • Become part of the GPB Counter Recruitment Team. Join us in leafleting in front of targeted high schools to give our kids the information they need to protect themselves from the lies and misrepresentations of the recruiters. Lets make sure our kids know their options. Download the Parent Teacher night report. Note to Volunteers: Leafleting is permitted in front of public schools. Print and carry a "Stipulation and Order of Settlement" with you and if you are harassed please report it to the NYCLU.

Informed, Empowered Mural Project: Many of the young artists wanted to address the issue of military recruiting, and targeting youth in low-income areas.


More info on getting J-ROTC out of our schools.

Watch counter recruiters in action in "Counter Recruiting on Parent Night" on the GPB video channel on YouTube.

And the recruiters lie...
For the top 5 Lies Recruiters Are Forced to Sell You to Make Their Quotas click here.

PDF files to download:
Opt Out Form - English/Spanish
Reach your Goals Without Joining the Military: Options for Life After High School
Questions to Ask and Points to Consider Before You Enlist
Preguntas y Puntos a Considerar Antes de que Te Enlistes
TIPS for leafleting Opt-Out forms at high schools

 
 


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PDF files to download:
Opt Out Form - English/Spanish

Questions to Ask and Points to Consider Before You Enlist

Preguntas y Puntos a Considerar Antes de que Te Enlistes

Reach your Goals Without Joining the Military: Options for Life After High School