Kitsap Safe Schools Network

Because nobody should be scared at school ~
straight, gay, whatever



The Kitsap Safe Schools Network
is a partnership of school and community groups, churches, youth groups, parents and individuals working to protect every child from bullying at school, especially bullying based on perceived sexual orientation and gender identity.

2024
Youth Rally for Human Rights

The Kitsap Youth Rally for Human Rights is on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Olympic College, Bremerton Campus. This year’s school host is Central Kitsap High School. Over 250 students and adult leaders will attend.

This year’s theme is ‘Honor Your Past, Forge Your Future’. CKHS rally planners want to acknowledge how far so many movements for inclusion and equality have come and to focus on empowering youth to continue the fight to achieve those goals.

What’s a Youth Rally? It’s a gathering of students from all over the Kitsap Peninsula, with music and student-led workshops about social justice and human rights. The Rally is sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network and West Sound Academy.

What is the schedule for the Rally? On-site check-in of pre-registered student groups starts at 8 AM in the Bremer Student Center at Olympic College, the programming starts at 8:50 AM (with three breakout sessions – and snacks), and the rally is over at 1:20 PM. The lunch period is exclusively devoted to giving time for students to browse outreach tables from community organizations.

For more information, email Susan Trower, Youth Rally Coordinator, at strower@westsoundacademy.org.
2023
26th Annual Youth Human Rights Rally
co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network

On March 24, 2023, over 150 high school students from the Kitsap Peninsula gathered at Olympic College to educate one another and celebrate the human rights of all students. The host school was Bremerton High School and the theme was "Equality, Education, Empowerment".
2022
February 2022
Get LGBTQ affirming posters 
Get involved with your GSA


Contact us to get free posters or the name of your GSA advisor. 
2021
September 2021
Going back to school


Learn alot! Enjoy your friends! Be kind and stand up to bullying! Wear your mask! 
January 2021
Dealing with depression


Many students are struggling with depression and loneliness from being isolated at home and not being able to be with friends and teachers.  While we all hope schools can re-open soon, here are some tips for dealing with depression from socially isolating at home.

Tip 1: Talk to an adult you trust
Depression is not your fault, and you didn’t do anything to cause it. However, you do have some control over feeling better. The first step is to ask for help.

It may seem like there’s no way your parents will be able to help, especially if they are always nagging you or getting angry about your behavior. If your parents are abusive in any way, or if they have problems of their own that makes it difficult for them to take care of you, find another adult you trust (such as a relative, teacher, counselor, or coach). 

No matter what, talk to someone, especially if you are having any thoughts of harming yourself or others. Asking for help is the bravest thing you can do, and the first step on your way to feeling better.

Tip 2: Try not to isolate yourself—it makes depression worse
Depression causes many of us to withdraw into our shells. You may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything and some days just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult. But isolating yourself only makes depression worse. So even if it’s the last thing you want to do, try to force yourself to stay social. As you reach out into and connect with others, you’ll likely find yourself starting to feel better.

Tip 3: Adopt healthy habits
Making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood. Things like eating right, getting regular exercise, and getting enough sleep have been shown to make a huge difference when it comes to depression.  Aim for eight hours of sleep each night. Feeling depressed as a teenager typically disrupts your sleep. Whether you’re sleeping too little or too much, your mood will suffer.

Tip 4: Manage stress and anxiety
For many teens, stress and anxiety can go hand-in-hand with depression. Unrelenting stress, doubts, or fears can sap your emotional energy, affect your physical health, send your anxiety levels soaring, and trigger or exacerbate depression.

Tips for managing stress

  • Exercise, meditation, muscle relaxation, and breathing exercises are good ways to cope with stress.
  • If exams or classes seem overwhelming, talk to a teacher or school counselor, or find ways of improving how you manage your time.
  • If you’re struggling to fit in or dealing with relationship, friendship, or family difficulties, talk your problems over with someone - your school counselor or a professional therapist. 
  • If you have a health concern you feel you can't talk to your parents about,  such as a pregnancy scare or drug problem, talk to your school counselor or seek medical attention at a clinic or see a doctor.  They can guide you towards appropriate treatment (and help you approach your parents if that's necessary).
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization helping  lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) youth under 25 find help dealing with problems, especially thoughts of suicide.  They have put together online support and information for dealing with social isolation and other issues.

Trevor Project Support Center   Find answers to questions; explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, coming out, sexual health wth  more; and phone, text or chat with counselors. 
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/trevor-support-center/

Trevor Space   International social media site where youth can chat with other LGBT youth; join or start discussion groups; find groups that share your interests such as writing, cars, music; etc.
https://www.trevorspace.org
2020
Kitsap Safe Schools cannot provide in-person training and support while there is a risk of coronavirus transmission.  Below are information and resources to help support youth and staff while many are engaged with distance, online learning.
The Kitsap Safe Schools is concerned about many LGBTQ students - especially those who do not have supportive families - who have been isolating at home and are now attending virtual school.  For many coronavirus has both robbed them of access to supportive environments and has increased negative contacts.
    
During the COVID-19 quarantine, educators across the country are learning how to continue to provide a safe and affirming experience for LGBTQ students via distance learning.  Below is information about and for LGBTQ students.

According to HRC’s 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report:
      67% of LGBTQ students hear their families make negative comments about LGBTQ people.  While some students are open about their LGBTQ identity at school, only 21% are out at home.
     Privacy and confidentiality are critically important for LGBTQ youth, especially for those who do not have supportive families. Extreme rejecting behaviors can have dire consequences: LGBTQ youth of color often face additional stress and adverse impacts on their health and well-being as a result of bias around their intersecting identities.
     Educators are uniquely positioned to provide support and resources to LGBTQ students who are now more at risk due to the pandemic. NEA EdJustice and HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools have joined together to offer a checklist and resources to help educators and allies navigate how to best support LGBTQ students as schools make this unprecedented pivot to distance learning. The checklist:
  • Does your virtual classroom include visible signs, like Zoom backgrounds or posters, showing that you are LGBTQ affirming?
  • Are you establishing trust with LGBTQ students by using gender-inclusive and non-heteronormative language such as “students” instead of “boys and girls” and “family” or “caring adult” instead of “mom and dad”?
  • Can you confirm a private, virtual connection with an LGBTQ student that is not supported at home, so you can check-in with them about their family dynamic and brainstorm self-care strategies?
  • Have you addressed the greater risk for LGBTQ cyberbullying — as students overall spend more time online during this period of social isolation — by using teachable moments to stop negative anti-LGBTQ language and behavior?
  • With LGBTQ drop-in centers closed and LGBTQ student clubs (i.e. GSA’s) no longer in session, are you sharing direct, online LGBTQ resources with your students that provide affirming support and connection for LGBTQ youth in virtual settings day or night — including the Trevor Project which offers 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year confidential and online support for LGBTQ youth?
 The Trevor Project recommends the following to LGBTQ youth:
1.  Non-judgmental stance. Do not judge yourself or your reactions. You are allowed to feel your emotions without “shoulding” on yourself.
2.  Disconnect. Find time each day to disconnect from screens. I mean ALL screens. No phone, iPad, computer or TV. Use this time to center yourself without input from other people.
3.  Connect. Schedule online time with people with whom you have healthy connections. Even a 10 minute conversation can be helpful.
4.  Educate yourself. You may have special circumstances regarding housing or transitioning. Look for local resources to help you find out your rights and what you can do. Educate yourself about COVID-19 and try to use more mainstream sources like the CDC. Having actual information will decrease your anxiety.
5.  Find calm. Figure out what works for you to find calm – music, working out, connecting with people, drawing, etc. You may want to alternate these activities because they may become less effective if you rely on them too heavily.
6.  Set a schedule. Having a schedule for the day provides structure and some degree of certainty in your life.
7.  Go outside. You can go outside! Even if you are an indoorsy person, being outside for fresh air will do wonders for your mood. Obviously, you want to maintain six feet from other folks, but you are allowed outside. Try to find time every day!
8.  Find the little things. You don’t have to do anything major to feel better. Sometimes it’s the small things that help the most, such as taking a moment to enjoy the candy you are eating, listening to the birds, or the excitement of a new game. There are many small moments in the day. Try to find a few.
9.  Get help. You are not alone. We are here for you at the The Trevor Project, 24/7. There are also other resources including online psychotherapy and support. Rules around telehealth have been relaxed in this crisis, and it is easier than ever to find a clinician to see you online. There are also apps that could be helpful to you.
10. Don’t give up. This will pass. Just like any emotion, all of the ones above will reach a peak and subside. Engage in your wellness strategies, reach out to someone (we are here!), or talk a walk. The human body was not meant to maintain intense negative emotions. If you ride out the wave, it will diminish. As humans, we are pretty predictable in that way.

Please contact us at
arlisstewart@gmail.com for information or support.
2020 meetings
Feb 12th, 5:00 pm
March-Dec, zoom meetings


2019
2019 meetings
Jan 9th, 5:00 pm
Feb 13th
, 5:00 pm
Mar 13th, 5:00 pm
April 10th, 5:00 pm
May 8th,
5:00 pm
June 12th,
5:00 pm
July 10th, 5 pm
August 1st, 5:30 pm*
Sept 11th, 5:00 pm
Oct 9th, 5 pm
Oct 21st, 5 pm**
Nov 13th, 5pm
Dec 11th, 6 pm ***
at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Avenue
Bremerton 98310





*Summer potluck at Patricia's

**Meeting with Dr. Prince, new Central Kitsap School
   District Superintendent
***Holiday dinner at JJ’s Fish House

Friday,
December 6th

Kitsap Council for Human Rights Annual Conference
8:00am - 4:00pm at Olympic College 

Saturday,
July 20th

Kitsap Pride
Visit our booth for free posters, visibility stickers and other materials for your school.
11 am - 5:00 pm at
Evergreen Park, Bremerton

Friday,
March 22rd

25th Annual Youth Human Rights Rally
co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network
On March 22, 2018, 300 junior and senior high school students from the Kitsap Peninsula will gather at Olympic College to educate one another and celebrate the human rights of all students.  For more information go to kitsapyouthrally.org.


2018
2018 meetings
Jan 10th, 5:00 pm
Feb 7th
, 5:00 pm
Mar 14th, 5:00 pm
April 11th, 5:00 pm
May 9th, 5:00 pm
No June meeting
August 8th, 6 pm*
Sept 12th, 5 pm
October 10th, 5 pm
November 14th, 5 pm
December 12th, 6pm**

at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Avenue
Bremerton 98310




*Annual Summer Potluck at Patrcia's



**at JJ's Fishhouse
Saturday,
July 21st

Kitsap Pride
Visit our booth for free posters, visibility stickers and other materials for your school.
11 am - 5:00 pm at
Evergreen Park, Bremerton

Friday,
March 23rd

24th Annual Youth Human Rights Rally
co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network
On March 23, 2018, 300 junior and senior high school students from the Kitsap Peninsula will gather at Olympic College to educate one another and celebrate the human rights of all students.  For more information go to kitsapyouthrally.org.

Friday,
January 16th
Handling Controversial Issues Professionally
A Kitsap Safe Schools Workshop for Educators & Community Members
Skills that apply to issues such as race, gender, sexual orientation and religion-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network
2017
2017 meetings
Jan 11th, 5:00 pm
Feb 8th
, 5:00 pm
Mar 1st, 5:00 pm
May 10th, 5:00 pm
June 14th, 5:00 pm
Aug 16th, 6:00 pm
   
at Jane's

Sept 13th, 5:00 pm
Oct 11th, 5:00 pm
Nov 8th, 5:00 pm
Dec 13th, 6:00 pm
   
at JJs Fishhouse

at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Avenue
Bremerton 98310
Saturday,
July 15th

Kitsap Pride
Visit our booth for free posters, visibility stickers and other materials for your school.
11 am - 5:00 pm at
Evergreen Park, Bremerton

Saturday,
May 27th
7-11 pm
Pink Prom
Admiral Theater
515 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton
Sponsors: The Q Center and Kitsap Safe Schools
Friday,
March 24th

23rd Annual Youth Human Rights Rally
co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network
On March 24, 2017, 350 junior and senior high school students from the Kitsap Peninsula will gather at Olympic College to educate one another and celebrate the human rights of all students.  For more information go to kitsapyouthrally.org.


2016
2016 meetings
Jan 20th, 5:00 pm
Feb 10th
, 5:00 pm
Mar 9th, 5:00 pm
April 13th. 5:00 pm
May 11th, 5 pm
Sept 14th, 5 pm
Oct 20th, 5 pm
Nov  9th, 5 pm
at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Avenue
Bremerton 98310
Dec 14, 6 pm at JJs in Poulsbo
Summer potluck:
Aug 9th, 5:30 pm
at Mackenzie home
Friday,
Dec 9th
Attend and come to our workshop at the 2016 Kitsap County Human Rights Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 9 at Olympic College in Bremerton. This year's theme is "Implicit Bias."   http://www.kitsapgov.com/boards/humanrights/hrcboard.htm                                                                              
Mondays
Nov 21, 28, Dec 5th
Bremerton HIgh GSA Sex Ed Workshops
Saturday,
July 16th

Kitsap Pride
Visit our booth for free posters, visibility stickers and other materials for your school.
11 am - 5:00 pm at
Evergreen Park, Bremerton

Saturday,
May 14th
7-11 pm
Pink Prom
Admiral Theater
515 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton
Sponsors: The Q Center and Kitsap Safe Schools
Friday,
March 25th

22nd Annual Youth Human Rights Rally
co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network
On March 25, 2016, 350 junior and senior high school students from the Kitsap Peninsula will gather at Olympic College to educate one another and celebrate the human rights of all students.  For more information go to kitsapyouthrally.org.

Mondays
February 15, 22, & 29th
Bremerton HIgh GSA Sex Ed Workshops
2015
Saturday,
July 18th

Kitsap Pride
Visit our booth for free posters, visibility stickers and other materials for your school.
Noon - 5:00 pm at
Evergreen Park, Bremerton

Friday,
April 17th
DOS 2014
2015 Day of Silence
Sponsors: Kitsap Safe Schools, the Q Center and Kitsap peninsula GSAs
GSA's across the Kitsap Peninsula are observing the National Day of Silence, a student-led day of action on which students recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies.
Friday,
March 20th


21st Annual Youth Human Rights Rally
co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network
On March 20, 2015 over 300 junior and senior high school students from the Kitsap Peninsula will gather at Olympic College to educate one another and celebrate the human rights of all students.  For more information go to kitsapyouthrally.org.

Friday,
February 27th
7-9 pm
Sylvan Way Library
1301 Sylvan Way
Bremerton 98310
Sylvan Way Library
LGBTQ Youth  Laser Lock-in

A night of rad laser tag, with DJ, dancing, movies, books and more.  All gender expressions and orientations welcome.  Pre-registration required. Hosted in partnership with The Q Center and Kitsap Regional Library. Funding support provided by the Kitsap Safe Schools Network and East Bremerton Friends of the Library.
2014
Friday, Saturday
August 8th & 9th
Kitsap Youth in Action training
Sponsors:Americorp, With Respect, Kitsap Safe Schools
Sunday,
July 20th

Kitsap Pride
Visit our booth for free posters, visibility stickers and other materials for your school.

Noon - 5:00 pm at
Evergreen Park, Bremerton

Saturday,
May 24th
7:00 - 11:00 pm
Pink Prom
Olympic College Bremer Student Center
1600 Chester Avenue, Bremerton
Sponsors: The Q Center and Kitsap Safe Schools
Pink Prom 2014
Friday,
April 11th
DOS 2014
2014 Day of Silence
Sponsors: Kitsap Safe Schools, the Q Center and Kitsap peninsula GSAs
GSA's across the Kitsap Peninsula are observing the National Day of Silence, a student-led day of action on which students recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies.
Friday,
March 21st


20th Annual Youth Human Rights Rally
co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network
On March 21, 2014 over 300 junior and senior high school students from the Kitsap Peninsula will gather at Olympic College to educate one another and celebrate the human rights of all students.  For more information go to kitsapyouthrally.org.

Monday
March 17th
Central Kitsap School District workshop
Sponsors: With Respect and Kitsap Safe Schools
March 4, 11 & 18 Kitsap Youth in Action training
Sponsors: With Respect and Kitsap Safe Schools
Jan 8th, 5:30 pm
Feb 5th
, 5:30 pm
March 12th, 5:30 pm
April 9th, 5:30 pm
May 14th, 5:30 pm
Sept 17th, 5:30 pm
Oct 22nd, 4:30 pm
Nov 12th, 
5:30 pm
Dec 17th, 6:00 pm*
2014 meetings
at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Avenue
Bremerton 98310

*December 17th meeting at JJ's Fish House in Poulsbo
2013
Friday,
December 6th
8:00 am-3:15 pm


The 23rd Annual
Kitsap County Human Rights Conference
December 6, 2013 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m.,
Kitsap Conference Center, Bremerton
The Ally is YOU!
Inspire, Empower, Unite
A day of speakers, workshops and networking - bringing people together to educate and strengthen the LGBTQI community and Allies
Conference details
Student Scholarship Registration Form
 Adult registration
Pre-Registration Deadline - November 30th
Tuesday,
November 26th
Central Kitsap School District Paraeducator training
Sponsors: With Respect and Kitsap Safe Schools
Friday,
November 15th

7:00 pm

Straighlaced ~ How Gender's Got Us All Tied Up
A free community screening
From girls confronting popular messages about culture and body image to boys who are sexually active just to prove they aren't gay, the students in Straightlaced illustrate the toll that deeply held stereotypes and rigid gender policing have on all of our lives. By Academy Award winning director Debra Chasnof

The film will be followed by a discussion with Kitsap youth, facilitated by Leak Kyaio, Kitsap Safe Schools trainer'.

November 15, 2013, 7:00 pm at Ground Zero Center, 16159 Clear Creek Rd, Poulsbo 98370

Sponsored by Free Range Films, a coordinated effort between NK 99% and Ground Zero Center.. Free, donations accepted..
Saturday,
October 26th
10 am - 1:00 pm
Safe & Bully Free Classrooms Workshop
Sponsors: Kitsap Safe Schools and With Respect
Trainer: Leah Kyaio, M.Ed.

Learn skills and strategies to create classrooms that are safe and bully free while supporting high performing learners, all while having fun.
Pizza, beverages provided.  Clock hours (4) pending.

October 26th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at
Silverwood School Commons

14000 Central Valley Rd NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370
$35 early bird registration
$50 at the door
Register a
t http://www.with-respect.com/register.htm
Download flyer
Tuesday,
October 22nd
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Safe & Bully Free Classrooms Workshop
Sponsors: Kitsap Safe Schools and With Respect
Trainer: Leah Kyaio, M.Ed.

Learn skills and strategies to create classrooms that are safe and bully free while supporting high performing learners, all while having fun.
Pizza, beverages provided.  Clock hours (4) pending.

October 22nd, 4:00-8:00 pm at
Fairview Jr High, Library

8107 Central Valley Road, Bremerton WA 98311
$35 early bird registration
$50 at the door
Register a
t http://www.with-respect.com/register.htm
Download flyer
Thursday,
September 26th
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Safe & Bully Free Classrooms Workshop
Sponsors: Kitsap Safe Schools and With Respect
Trainer: Leah Kyaio, M.Ed.

Learn skills and strategies to create classrooms that are safe and bully free while supporting high performing learners, all while having fun.
Pizza, beverages provided.  Clock hours (4) pending.

September 26th, 4:00-8:00 pm at
Silverwood School Commons

14000 Central Valley Rd NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370
$35 early bird registration before September 20, 2013
$50 after that and at the door
Register a
t http://www.with-respect.com/register.htm
Download flyer
  Sunday,
July 21st

Kitsap Pride
Visit our booth for free posters, visibility stickers and other materials for your school.

Noon - 5:00 pm at
Evergreen Park, Bremerton

Friday,
April 19th
DOS 2013
2013 Day of Silence
Sponsors: Kitsap Safe Schools, the Q Center and Kitsap peninsula GSAs
GSA's across the Kitsap Peninsula are observing the National Day of Silence, a student-led day of action on which students recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies.
  Friday,
March 22nd

19th Annual Youth Human Rights Rally
co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network
On March 22, 2013 over 300 junior and senior high school students from the Kitsap Peninsula will gather at Olympic College to educate one another and celebrate the human rights of all students.  For more information go to kitsapyouthrally.org.

  January 21-25

Kitsap peninsula GSAs and the Q Center organize No Name Calling Week activities at their schools, providing students and educators with the tools and inspiration needed to confront bullying.  

  Jan 16, 4:30pm
Feb 13, 5:00pm
Mar 13, 5:00pm
May 8th,  4:30pm
June 12, 5:00 pm
Aug 14, 5:00 pm
Sept 4, 5:00 pm
Nov 9,10am-4pm
Nov 13, 5:00pm
Dec 11, 5:00pm
2013 meetings
Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Avenue
Bremerton 98310
 
2012
  Monday,
December 10th

Presentation to Central Kitsap School District Culturally Responsive Leaders group

  Friday,
December 7th

Kitsap County Council Human Rights Conference
Staffed information table for Kitsap Safe Schools and the 2013 Kitsap Youth Human Rights Conference.

  Sunday,
July 22nd

Kitsap Pride
Visit our booth for free posters, visibility stickers and other materials for your school.

Noon - 5:00 pm at
Evergreen Park, Bremerton

Friday,
April 20th
DSO 2012
2012 Day of Silence
Sponsors: Kitsap Safe Schools, the Q Center and Kitsap peninsula GSAs
GSA's across the Kitsap Peninsula are observing the National Day of Silence, a student-led day of action on which students recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies.
  Friday,
March 23rd

Kitsap Youth Rally for Human Rights
On March 23, 2012 over 300 junior and senior high school students from the Kitsap Peninsula will gather at Olympic College to educate one another and celebrate the human rights of all students.  For more information go to kitsapyouthrally.org.

  February training & workshops

With Respect events, Leah R. Kyaio trainer
Co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network

Feb 2, 5-8pm
Silverdale Community Center
Bullied to Suicide; Breaking the Cycle
Feb 7, 9am-Noon
West Sound Counselors
Bully Proof! Kids and Schools
Feb 20, 4-7pm
Givens Community Center
Bully Proof! Kids and Schools
Feb 22, 4-7pm
Givens Community Center
Classroom Culture: Intentional, Inclusive, & Respectful
Feb 29, 9am-Noon 
Olympic ESD 114
Bully Up! Bullies to Leaders

Go to http://withrespect.webs.com/events.htm for details and to register. 

  January 23-27

Kitsap peninsula GSAs and the Q Center are organizing No Name Calling Week activities at their schools, providing students and educators with the tools and inspiration needed to deal with bullying in our schools. 

  January 11th
February 8th
March 14th
April 11th
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
2012 Monthly meetings
5:00 pm
Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Avenue
Bremerton 98310
 
 
2011
 

Thursday, October 27th &

Monday,

October 31st

 

With Respect & the Kitsap Safe Schools Network are holding two 3 hour workshops on bullying at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Thursday, October 27th and Monday, October 31st, from 4:00-7:00 pm.

  • October 27th: We Can Stop the Bullying! - A skills-based adult training for all professionals, community members, and individuals who know, witness, and want to stop bullying

  • October 31st: Victim Bully <--> The Cycle! - A skills-based adult training for all professionals, community members, and individuals who want to understand the behavior of bullying to interrupt and prevent the cycle.

Leah R. Kyaio, M.Ed., is the trainer/facilitator for both workshops, and her interactive workshops are grounded in some of the most recent research and thinking about bullying. Clock hours, CEUs, and CLEs are in process and anticipated to be available. Pizza, fruit & beverage will be provided by Kitsap Safe Schools Network

Workshop fee: $25/ea Need a scholarship? Please contact Kitsap Safe Schools at info@kitsapsafeschools.org.

TO REGISTER:
Go to http://withrespect.webs.com/registration.htm or
Call 360-710-4632.

  Saturday,
July 16th

Kitsap Pride
Visit our booth for free posters, visibility stickers and a chance to win a Kindle.
Noon - 5:00 pm at
Evergreen Park, Bremerton

  Friday,
April 15th

GSA's across the Kitsap Peninsula are observing the National Day of Silence, a student-led day of action on which students recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies.

  Wednesday,
March 30th

3 hour training for South Kitsap classified staff

  Friday,
March 18th

17th Annual Youth Human Rights Rally
co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Olympic College, Bremer Student Center
300 high school students from across the Kitsap Peninsula will gather to learn from one another's presentations and workshops.
Please send me more information about Youth Human Rights Rally

  Feb. 23rd & 24th

Day of Silence educator and youth trainings

  Thursday,
February 10th

South Kitsap secondary principals

  Wednesday,
January 26th

South Kitsap educators gathering
5:00 pm at the
Puerto Vallarta restaurant

  January 12th
February 7th*
March 9th*
April 13th*
May 11th
June 8th
October 12
November 9
2011 Monthly meetings
5:00 pm
 
 
2010
  Tuesday,
November 16th

Straighlaced ~ How Gender 's Got Us All Tied Up
A free showing of the documentary film from Academy Award winning director Debra Chasnoff
For high school students and the adults who care about the issues they face
5:00 pm at the Firehouse Theater
11171 NE Highway 104. Kingston

  Wednesday,
September 29th

South Kitsap educators gathering
5:00 pm at the Bay Street Bistro

  Saturday,
July 17th

Kitsap Pride
Visit our booth for free posters, visibility stickers and a chance to win a Kindle.
Noon - 5:00 pm at
Evergreen Park, Bremerton

  Friday,
April 16th

GSA's across the Kitsap Peninsula are observing the National Day of Silence, a student-led day of action on which students recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies.

  Friday,
March 19th
16th Annual Youth Human Rights Rally
co-sponsored by Kitsap Safe Schools Network
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Olympic College, Bremer Student Center
Over 300 high school students from across the Kitsap Peninsula will gather to learn from one another's presentations and workshops.
Please send me more information about Youth Human Rights Rally
  Monday,
March 1st
Straighlaced ~ How Gender 's Got Us All Tied Up
A free showing of the new documentary film from Academy Award winning director Debra Chasnoff
For high school students and the adults who care about the issues they face
Door 4:30 pm, Film starts, 5:00 pm
at the Historic Orchard Theater
  January 26-30

Schools across the Kitsap Peninsula are participating in No Name Calling Week, an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing students and educators with the tools and inspiration needed to deal with bullying in our schools.

  January 13th
February 10th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th
June 9th
August 1
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
2010 Monthly meetings
5:00 pm
Kitsap HIV/AIDS Foundation
2841 Northwest Kitsap Place, Silverdale
 
2009
  November 4th* Workshop:  No Dumb Questions, Really!
4:30-7:30 pm
at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Ave NE, Bremerton 
  February 25th
March 11th
May 13th
June 10th
September 9th
October 7th
December 9th
2009 Monthly meetings
5:00 pm
Kitsap HIV/AIDS Foundation
2841 Northwest Kitsap Place, Silverdale
 
  April 8th* Workshop:  Gender Non-Conforming Children
                    and Youth

4:30-7:30 pm
at WEA Olympic Council,
26297 Twelve Trees Lane NW, Poulsbo
  January 14th* Workshop:  Handling Controversial Issues   
                   Professionally

4:30 pm
at WEA Olympic Council,
26297 Twelve Trees Lane NW, Poulsbo
2008  
  March 3rd North Kitsap Global Source Consultation
  April 17th Global Source North Kitsap Community Dialogue
at WEA Olympic Council,
26297 Twelve Trees Lane NW, Poulsbo
  April 30th* Workshop: School Bullying, Suicide & Self-harm
Sue Eastgard, MSW, Executive Director of Youth Suicide Prevention Project
4:30 pm
at Kiana Lodge, 14976 Sandy Hook Rd NE,
Poulsbo
January 9th
February 13th
March 12th
April 9th
May 14th
August 6th
September 10th
Monthly meetings
5:00 pm
Admiral Theatre Community Room 
in Bremerton 
  October 8th 5:00 pm
Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Ave NE, East Bremerton
 
  October 23rd* Workshop:  Safe Schools?  Not until we eliminate all bullying.
at WEA Olympic Council,
26297 Twelve Trees Lane NW, Poulsbo
 
  November 12th
December 10th
5:00 pm
Kitsap HIV/AIDS Foundation
2841 Northwest Kitsap Place, Silverdale
 
2007
January 24th* Workshop:  Safe Schools?  Not until we eliminate all harassment.
at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Ave NE, Bremerton 
January 10
February 7th
March 14th

April 11th
Monthly meetings
5:00 pm

at BaddaBing BaddaBoom
315 Pacific, Bremerton
April 18th*

Workshop: Tools and Techniques
at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Ave NE, Bremerton

May 9th
June 13th
Monthly meeting
5:00 pm
Admiral Theatre Community Room 
in Bremerton 
August 22nd Monthly meeting
5:00 pm
at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

4418 Perry Ave NE, Bremerton 

 
September 12th
October 10th
November 7th
Monthly meetings
5:00 pm
Admiral Theatre Community Room
in Bremerton 
November 14th* Workshop: Planning for Your School
at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4418 Perry Ave NE, Bremerton

* 3 hour workshop

 


 


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