A 14 min youth-produced short film that calls for restorative justice as an alternative method to the unjust zero tolerance policies and over-policing that students face in New York City public schools.
Produced by the youth organizers of YMPJ's PEERS campaign between October 2009 and March 2010 through GAP's Community Media in Action Program.
Many of the statistics used in the film are from the Safety With Dignity by the New York Civil Liberties Union, which you can find here: nyclu.org/content/safety-with-dignity-alternatives-over-policing-of-schools-2009
For more information about the PEERS campaign to bring restorative justice to NYC public schools, please get in touch with YMPJ: ympj.org
GAP Programs Starting Up Soon!
Posted on 10/24/2011
Listen up, folks! It's that time of year again. Wanna make media that matters?! G.A.P. programs are starting soon. Our Open Houses are coming up on Nov 2nd and 3rd.
Wednesday, November 2nd: SupaFriends is a LGBTQQ youth video crew in New York City. We explore queer history, take pride in our identities, discuss issues in the community and build power by producing films for social justice.
Thursday, November 3rd: Youth Breaking Borders is a program for youth from immigrant communities to explore their histories, the root causes of migration and create films for immigrant justice.
No experience necessary!
At the open house you will:
-Watch movies Youth Producers have made in past years and learn more about the program.
-Meet other members, alumni and GAP educators
-Eat some good Pizza
Metrocards provided
Tell your brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews or any other young people you care about. Come on down and be a part of it!
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