National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment

National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment, Inc.

Type	501(c)(3)
Founded	2009 in South Florida
Location	United States 18001 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL
Key people	Jowharah Sanders (Executive Director, Founder) Jeffrey Rubinstein, Esquire (Chairman of the Board, Founding Board Member) Jennifer Castillo (Treasurer, Founding Board Member) Jessica L. Saiontz, J.D. (Vice-Chairman, Founding Board Member) Ashley-Colette Dadaglio (Historian, Founding Board Member) Crys Wilson (Founding Board Member) Arthur Johnson (Founding Board Member) Krystal HoSang, PharmD (Founding Board Member) Tara Austin (Founding Board Member) Charles Jones (PR, Board Member) Joy Sierra (Founding Board Member)
Focus	Bullying and Teen Suicide Prevention
Method	Education, Workshops, National Campaigns
Website	http://www.nveee.org

National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment (NVEEE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to empower communities and facilitate open communication surrounding increasing levels of bullying, violence, and suicide among students of all ages, ethnicities, and identities.^[1][2] The NVEEE family consists of mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters, who are not simply "concerned" about today’s youths, but who have taken the first step in refusing to be bystanders - instead leaders. NVEEE's goal is to prevent bullying and victimization, whether it is by peer-on-peer ignorance, bystanderism, or institutional intolerance.^[3]

Mission

To provide support services to youths and families affected by bullying, violence, and suicide, through mentoring, preventative education and communication.

Vision

"NVEEE’s vision is to represent a NATION of VOICES by advocating for the prevention of victimization, and envisions EQUALITY in our communities, raised through EDUCATION and awareness, to build a future of ENLIGHTENMENT where youths can live without the fear of persecution".

History

NVEEE was established to empower communities and facilitate open communication surrounding increasing levels of bullying, violence, and suicide among students of all ages, ethnicities, and identities. The NVEEE family consists of mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters, who are not simply "concerned" about today's youths, but who have taken the first step in refusing to be bystanders – instead leaders. Our goal is to prevent bullying and victimization, whether it is by peer-on-peer ignorance, bystanderism, or institutional intolerance.

Not On My Watch Anti-Bullying Campaign

The signature ‘Not on My Watch’ Pledge is a part of NVEEE's Anti-Bullying Campaign^[4] where communities students, teachers, community leaders^[5] and politicians nationwide are asked to get involved in the efforts to end school violence by not being a bystander.^[2][1]

External links

• Home page
• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube

References

1. ^ Bob Kecskemety (May 20, 2010). "NVEEE Reaches Out to Young Victims of Hate". Florida Agenda. http://floridaagenda.com/2010/05/20/nveee-reaches-out-to-young-victims-of-hate. Retrieved 2011-07-15. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Audrey Barnes (June 6, 2011). "Organization, Victims Speak Out Against Bullying". Fox D.C.. http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/organization-victims-speak-out-against-bullying-060611. Retrieved 2011-07-15. 
3. ^ Terry Shropshire (June 10, 2011). "Omari Hardwick, Morris Chestnut Power Anti-Bullying Event, Fundraiser". Rolling Out. http://rollingout.com/update/omari-hardwick-morris-chestnut-power-anti-bullying-event-fundraiser/. Retrieved 2011-07-15. 
4. ^ Comcast Newsmakers (June 18, 2011). "NVEEE on Comcast Newsmakers for CNN Headline News". CNN Headline News. http://www.liveinstantnews.com/videos/video/BsIGAdXWe_k/NVEEE-Comcast-Newsmaker-for-CNN-Headline-News.html. Retrieved 2011-07-15. 
5. ^ Associated Press (October 28, 2010). "National anti-bullying group blasts anti-gay Facebook rant". Boston Herald. http://news.bostonherald.com/news/national/south/view/20101028national_anti-bullying_group_blasts_anti-gay_facebook_rant/srvc=home&position=recent. Retrieved 2011-07-15.