Military Recruitment

Bay Area Youth and Militarism Program

The PMRO Peace Building program, an active participant in AFSC’s National Youth and Militarism Task Force, works locally with a broad network to bring “truth in recruitment” work to local schools and communities and to counter disproportionate military recruitment in low-income communities of color.  

Contact Information: 

Sandra Schwartz (works with Full Picture)
(415)565-0201 ext 24
sschwartz@afsc.org

Pablo Paredes (Y&M staffer)
415-565-0201 ext 23
pparedes@afsc.org

Oakland Students' Victory!

Bay Peace

Youth from campaign to defend Oakland students against aggressive military recruiting.

 Students Achieve School Board Victory!

 

Rise up group salute

Rise up group salute

Rise up group salute.

EWO resources for teachers and youth

The following resources may be useful to teachers and youth attending the Eyes Wide Open exhibit or when preparing to deal with recruiters.

EWO High School Curriculum

A quick guide to creating a lesson and activities in connection with the Eyes Wide Open and Cost of War exhibits.

application/pdf iconEWO High School Curriculum.pdf

Tienes Suficiente Informacion Para Registrarte?

A trifold pamphlet asking questions of potentially unsuspecting youth (in Spanish). Un follleto con preguntas potenciales para reclutas militares.

application/pdf iconDo You Know Enough To Enlist (S).pdf

Do You Know Enough To Enlist (English)

A trifold pamphlet asking questions of potentially unsuspecting youth (in English).

application/pdf iconDo You Know Enough to Enlist.pdf

Developing Community Memorials for the Fallen in Iraq

A guide to developing community memorials for the fallen in Iraq.

"As the Iraq war continues, communities are looking for ways to highlight the human cost of this war. Below are some suggestions from groups around the country who have organized local events and memorials. Share with us the outcome of your event to keep the chain for peace going."

application/pdf iconDeveloping Community Memorials for the Fallen in Iraq.pdf

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