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End Bullying - Project PAVE in the Schools
15-year-old Phoebe Prince hung herself in
Massachusetts a few months ago, following what
investigators said was three months of harassment and bullying by fellow
students. Charges have been filed against six students in connection
with Prince's suicide. The charges range from criminal harassment to
stalking to statutory rape.
 Project
PAVE works in schools to prevent tragedies like this. From 2005 - 2008, Project PAVE was an integral part of the Colorado Trust's Bullying
Prevention Initiative (BPI).
As part of this coordinated statewide effort, Project PAVE staff helped
two partner schools customize and implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention program in
all aspects of each school.
Marcus, a
student at Columbine Elementary, was both a giver and a receiver of bullying behavior. Marcus was very excited by
mathematics and protective of his younger cousin, both attributes which
elicited bullying by other students. Marcus' response was usually to "pummel them" and "take matters into my
own hands" in defense of his cousin and in response to the teasing about his
academic success.
A Project PAVE school-based counselor worked
with Marcus on strategies to control the natural anger that came with being
bullied, how to channel that energy into positive outcomes. Interventions with Marcus' teacher allowed
her to develop creative solutions for group work that allowed him to shine
while encouraging other students in math. A collaborative effort helped Marcus
become a happier student, confident in his abilities to control his behavior.
For
more information, including detailed
analysis of the results of the BPI, click here to go to the Colorado Trust's
webpage.
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14th Scholarship Luncheon Raises Over $100k
Last Tuesday Project PAVE and 400 attendees honored 11 young men and women who have risen above their experiences with relationship violence and abuse to pursue their dreams of higher education.
Former Bronco Reggie Rivers emceed the event which raised more than $100,000 to support Project PAVE's early intervention counseling and violence prevention programs.
Congratulations 2010 recipients! Karmen
Bryan-Auker
Alan
Marin-Cruz
Cassandra
Cordova
Susana de la Torre (left with PC Crown)
Brittany
Fierro
Briayra
Furlough
Jackeline
Maldonado
Isabel
Medrano
Kaylee
Moody
Elizabeth
Steadman
Shola York
Click here to view all event photos (photos courtesy Pam Cress)
Read Denver Magazine's coverage of Project PAVE
We couldn't have done it without our sponsors - THANK YOU!!
Title Sponsors: Newmont Mining, The Sprout Foundation
Lead Sponsor: MDC Richmond American Homes Foundation Platinum Star Sponsors: PC Crown & Family, Ellen Scott
Gold Star Sponsors: Denver Magazine; Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado
Silver Star Sponsors: The Chauncey Billups Foundation and The Spread Her Wings Foundation; Colorado Business Bank; Design Works; Elaine Gampel and Alan Tedeschi; Mercury LDO Reprographics; Midcoastvg.com; Vectra Bank
Bronze Star Sponsors: Academy Roofing; Bank of the West; Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, Schreck, LLP; CIMCO; Colorado Capital Bank; FirstBank Holding Company; Jill and Larry DiPasquale; Kroenke Sports Enterprises; Laff Foundation; Lisa and Roger Koenigsberg; Marti J. Awad, CFA; SPL Real Estate & Management; United Materials; Wells Fargo Bank
Patron Table Sponsors: Bank of Choice; Bob Serotta and Vince Boryla; Concerts for Kids; Hogan & Hartson: David London, Robert Mintz, Keith Trammell; Kelli Kindel Events; Merrill Corporation; Metropolitan Homes; Michael Hammell; Steve Werner; Tyler Streetman and Cori Plotkin; Willis North America, Inc.
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Angels Against Abuse Sponsor Block Party at East
Angels Against
Abuse (AAA) is a student club at East High School that formed out of a
collaboration between Project PAVE and concerned teens. The club, the largest in the school, raises awareness about teen dating violence and educates their peers
about healthy relationships.
 On May 6th, AAA sponsored their 3rd annual Block Party, featuring a BBQ, carnival games, obstacle
course, DJ, dance off, face painting and more.
All the games included
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Want to Learn More About Project PAVE?
Attend a "Paving the Way" Tour!
Every other month, community members have an opportunity to visit Project PAVE's City Park clinic and hear about our exciting programs and services.
Come enjoy snacks, meet staff, board, and some of the kids we work with.
The "Paving the Way" Tour is NOT an ask for donations - just a way for you to see our good work in action!
Upcoming Tours:
Tuesday, June 1, 4 - 5pm
Tuesday, August 3, 4 - 5pm
Tours are held at the clinic - 2051 York Street. Your friends are welcome!
If interested, please RSVP to ehoerig@projectpave.org
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Concerts for Kids Day of Rock - Volunteers Needed!
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