Campaign Against Violence

Halloween: CAV to Trick-or-Vote for Democracy

Milwaukee, WI — In less than four weeks from now, Americans will turnout to the poles in record numbers. Local grass-roots organizations such as Campaign Against Violence (CAV), is a critical component to bringing out those record numbers. Encouraging and reminding young voters about the exciting, historical election on November 4^th is our top priority.

Conflict Resolution Training - REGISTER NOW!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH at 4:30pm

Come participate in one of the most life changing experiences for Milwaukee residents of all ages!

Tools to:

Be Motivated Build confidence Gain insight Network Leadership Development Organize and Live a purposeful life

WHEN: October 25, 2008

WHERE: Parklawn YMCA - 4340 N. 46th Street

TIME: 4:30pm

Register now!

Conflict Resolution Training Registration

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Join the Movement!

Red or Blue Pill?

Take a stance against violence in your city.

"We must be the change we want to see!"

- Mahatma Ghandi

Pledge to live a non-violent life with us!

Take you first dose of the blue pill - Membership Sign-Up

Together we can make a difference!

REAL TALK THURSDAYS!

Come hang out with CAV every Thursday at 7pm for REAL TALK THURSDAYS. Come discuss the REAL issues that need to be addressed in order for MILWAUKEE to reach it's greatness. We are not only exchanging information and bringing forth research, we also are transforming conversations into actions.

Where: WAAWC Bldg. - 3020 W. Vliet St.
When: Thursdays at 7pm Sharp!

Hope to see you there!

Prison and Jail Population Reaches 2.2 Million

Check out this information from The Sentencing Project

Drug Offenders in Prison and Jail Exceed Half Million; 1200% Increase Since 1980
Record 905,600 African Americans Currently Incarcerated

WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Justice reported today that as of year end 2006, there were a record 2,258,983 adults in prison or jail in the United States, an increase of 2.9% since last year. At yearend there were 7,211,400 persons under correctional supervision, including prison, jail, probation and parole, an increase of 2.3% in 2006. One in 31 adults was under some form of correctional supervision. An analysis of the new figures by The Sentencing Project finds that there are now more than a half million persons in prison or jail nationally for a drug offense. From a figure of 41,100 prisoners incarcerated for a drug offense in 1980, there has been a 1200% increase resulting from the "war on drugs," leading to an estimated 532,400 drug offenders today. This figure includes an estimated 249,400 persons in state prisons, 93,800 in federal prison, and 189,200 in local jails.

Not Moving on Up!

Black Americans are more dissatisfied with their progress than at any time in the past 20 years, and less than half say life will get better for them in the future.

A poll released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center found that one in five blacks say things are better for them now than five years ago. In 1984, almost two in five blacks said things were better than they were five years earlier.

Less than half of blacks surveyed say they think life will get better, compared with 57% in 1986.

The Pew survey shows little change in race relations since the Jena Six story. One in four white people say they have a very favorable view of black people, compared with 17% in 1990. Meanwhile, 27% of blacks say they have a very favorable view of whites, a figure that has remained constant for two decades.

(Original Content from USA Today)

	Halloween: CAV to Trick-or-Vote for Democracy Milwaukee, WI — In less than four weeks from now, Americans will turnout to the poles in record numbers. Local grass-roots organizations such as Campaign Against Violence (CAV), is a critical component to bringing out those record numbers. Encouraging and reminding young voters about the exciting, historical election on November 4^th is our top priority. Continue Reading....
	Conflict Resolution Training - REGISTER NOW! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH at 4:30pm Come participate in one of the most life changing experiences for Milwaukee residents of all ages! Tools to: Be Motivated Build confidence Gain insight Network Leadership Development Organize and Live a purposeful life WHEN: October 25, 2008 WHERE: Parklawn YMCA - 4340 N. 46th Street TIME: 4:30pm Register now! Conflict Resolution Training Registration HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
	Join the Movement! Red or Blue Pill? Take a stance against violence in your city. "We must be the change we want to see!" - Mahatma Ghandi Pledge to live a non-violent life with us! Take you first dose of the blue pill - Membership Sign-Up Together we can make a difference!
	REAL TALK THURSDAYS! Come hang out with CAV every Thursday at 7pm for REAL TALK THURSDAYS. Come discuss the REAL issues that need to be addressed in order for MILWAUKEE to reach it's greatness. We are not only exchanging information and bringing forth research, we also are transforming conversations into actions. Where: WAAWC Bldg. - 3020 W. Vliet St. When: Thursdays at 7pm Sharp! Hope to see you there!
	Prison and Jail Population Reaches 2.2 Million Check out this information from The Sentencing Project Drug Offenders in Prison and Jail Exceed Half Million; 1200% Increase Since 1980 Record 905,600 African Americans Currently Incarcerated WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Justice reported today that as of year end 2006, there were a record 2,258,983 adults in prison or jail in the United States, an increase of 2.9% since last year. At yearend there were 7,211,400 persons under correctional supervision, including prison, jail, probation and parole, an increase of 2.3% in 2006. One in 31 adults was under some form of correctional supervision. An analysis of the new figures by The Sentencing Project finds that there are now more than a half million persons in prison or jail nationally for a drug offense. From a figure of 41,100 prisoners incarcerated for a drug offense in 1980, there has been a 1200% increase resulting from the "war on drugs," leading to an estimated 532,400 drug offenders today. This figure includes an estimated 249,400 persons in state prisons, 93,800 in federal prison, and 189,200 in local jails. read more
	Not Moving on Up! Black Americans are more dissatisfied with their progress than at any time in the past 20 years, and less than half say life will get better for them in the future. A poll released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center found that one in five blacks say things are better for them now than five years ago. In 1984, almost two in five blacks said things were better than they were five years earlier. Less than half of blacks surveyed say they think life will get better, compared with 57% in 1986. The Pew survey shows little change in race relations since the Jena Six story. One in four white people say they have a very favorable view of black people, compared with 17% in 1990. Meanwhile, 27% of blacks say they have a very favorable view of whites, a figure that has remained constant for two decades. (Original Content from USA Today)

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