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National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment (NVEEE) is an American nonprofit organization that works to prevent bullying, violence, and suicide among youth, families and communities.
Founded | 2009 in South Florida |
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Type | 501(c)(3) |
Focus | Bullying and Teen Suicide Prevention |
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Method | Education, Workshops, National Campaigns |
Key people | Jowharah Sanders (Executive Director, Founder) Jeffrey Rubinstein, Esq. (Chairman of the Board, Founding Board Member) |
Website | http://www.nveee.org |
NVEE programs include direct service, mentoring and prevention education.
Established in October 2009, NVEEE is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Description
editNVEE has created partnerships with:
- University of Miami School of Education
- Florida International University College of Law
- Barry University School of Nursing
- Kids in Distress
- the YES Institute [1][2]
NVEEE works prevent bullying and victimization, whether it is by peer-on-peer ignorance, bystanderism, or institutional intolerance.[3]
The signature ‘Not on My Watch’ Pledge is a part of NVEEE's Anti-Bullying Campaign.[4] Communities, students, teachers, community leaders[5] and politicians nationwide are asked to end school violence by refusing to be bystanders.[2][1]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Bob Kecskemety (May 20, 2010). "NVEEE Reaches Out to Young Victims of Hate". Florida Agenda. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
- ^ a b Audrey Barnes (June 6, 2011). "Organization, Victims Speak Out Against Bullying". Fox D.C. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
- ^ Terry Shropshire (June 10, 2011). "Omari Hardwick, Morris Chestnut Power Anti-Bullying Event, Fundraiser". Rolling Out. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
- ^ Comcast Newsmakers (June 18, 2011). "NVEEE on Comcast Newsmakers for CNN Headline News". CNN Headline News. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
- ^ "National anti-bullying group blasts anti-gay Facebook rant". Boston Herald. Associated Press. October 28, 2010. Retrieved 2011-07-15.