Join Project NIA on October 30th for the Release of Our New Curriculum Resource

 

Hello Everyone,

On the heels of our "Something is Wrong Curriculum," Project NIA is releasing a new curriculum resource called "Giving Name to the Nameless" on Saturday October 30th.

The use of literature and guided reading has been recognized as a viable option for helping young people address their concerns.  Poetry is a particularly wonderful way to address sensitive issues (like sexuality, violence, and self-esteem).  When young people (or adults for that matter) see something of themselves in a piece of literature (books, poetry), identify with the work, reflect on it, and undergo some emotional growth as a result of that reading experience, this can be considered as a successful anti-violence intervention. 

 

Everyone who attends the release event will receive  be a copy of the new curriculum resource Giving Name to the Nameless at a discounted rate of $5.  Regular price is $10 (to cover our printing costs).  The guide includes over 30 poems that address gender-based violence as well as tips and suggestions for individuals who are interested in facilitating poetry circles with girls and young women. The curriculum guide will also be available starting on November 1st as a free PDF download.  More information about how to access the PDF will be shared after November 1st.

 

 

When: Saturday, October 30th

Time: 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Roosevelt University – 430 S. Michigan Ave, Room 320

RSVP: projectniaevents@hotmail.com

 

Hope to see you on Saturday!

In peace,

Mariame


Mariame Kaba
Founder and Director
Project NIA
www.project-nia.org
 

Our mission is to dramatically reduce the reliance on arrest, detention, and incarceration for addressing youth crime and to instead promote the use of restorative and transformative practices, a concept that relies on community-based alternatives.