District 2 No Place for Hate
The MDCYC was created to get local leaders to communicate with the youth. We offer suggestions on how such dialogue can be created.
About You
About You
First Name
Jude
Last Name
Bruno
Twitter URL
About Your Organization
Organization Name
Miami-Dade County Youth Commission/District 2
Organization Website
Organization Country
United States, FL, Miami
Country where this project is creating social impact
United States, FL, Miami
Is your organization a
Government entity
Your role in Education
Administrator, Student.
The type of school(s) your solution is affiliated with
Public (tuition-free)
How long has your organization been operating?
Less than a year
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Innovation
Select the stage that best applies to your solution
Idea (you're poised to launch)
How long has your solution been in operation?
Still in idea phase, but looking to launch soon
The Need: What problem are you trying to solve?
The problems we are trying to solve is appreciation for diversity. We want to change the perception that students have about each other and get them talking about there background as much a possible. We want students to be proud of there heritage and to understand the different set of people surrounding them as a whole.
The Solution: What is your solution? Be specific!
Our solution is to work with the Florida Anti-Defamation League and get as many schools in district 2 and possibly in the county to be designated as No Place for Hate School. This would boost school morale on a much larger scale, allowing room to know there fellow classmates on a level unimaginable.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include your primary activities
Taking my school as an example, we integrated the NPFH program into our curriculum and had students interact by talking about the vast different culture that makes up our school. We also expose them to the different sexual orientation that our community has and how to relate to those group of individuals. The program taught students how to communicate with them and showed them some of the programs they face in society. As well as the problems of every other race and religion. Student learned how there in-actions are hurting them and the remarks that are said only prevents them for interactive.
Student even learned how bully plays a role and how to stop bullying. All this was possible through ADL No Place for Hate Program.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others also working to address the needs you are and what differentiates you from them. What challenges could these players pose to your success or growth?
Our peers range from 8 to 18 years of age and our competitors aren't known at the moment. Others that are working to address the needs that we are, would be the Miami-Dade Schools Police. What differentiates us from them is that this program allows for students to take charge to spearhead the conversation with each other.
Now that you have thought out your entry, help us pitch it.
Define your company, program, service, or product in 1-2 short sentences [136 characters]
The MDCYC was created to get local leaders to communicate with the youth. We offer suggestions on how such dialogue can be created.
Identify what is innovative about your solution in 1-2 short sentences [136 characters]
What innovative is that students can take charge and lead the discussion to change perception and lead the future to accept diversity.
Social Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What has been the impact of your solution to date?
The impact to our solution to date is still growing. Taking my school as an example, students are talking more about race and the mix diversity our community has to offer. We stand out more in more way than one. Students show appreciation to the program by wearing the No Place for Hate Pin and talking about the latest challenge that the Diversity Committee put together and want to hear the SGA Department of Cultural Affairs reminders and quotes. Students want to understand why certain cultures act the way they do and how to communicate and respect those cultures. Student just how interest, especially after the training.
What is your projected impact over the next 1-3 years?
Our project impact is to get Miami-Dade County District 2 be designated as a Community of Respect by the Anti-Defamation League and eventually get the entire county to do so as well.
Winning entries present a strong plan for how they will achieve and track growth. Identify your six-month milestone for growing your impact
Reaching to 20 schools in addition to the schools ADL is reaching
Identify three major tasks you will have to complete to reach your six-month milestone
Task 1
Form a committee to assist with the project.
Task 2
Create a No Place for Hate Day and conduct workshops for student leaders to take on the task.
Task 3
Designating schools on the local media.
Now think bigger! Identify your 12-month impact milestone
Reaching 50 schools in addition to the schools ADL is reaching
Identify three major tasks you will have to complete to reach your 12-month milestone
Task 1
Promote our efforts in the media on a weekly basis
Task 2
Making the program a budget priority for the County
Task 3
Visiting existing schools to ensure the effort is always renewed.
Founding Story: We want to hear about your "Aha!" moment. Share the story of where and when the founder(s) saw this solution's potential to change the world [125 words]
The idea wasn't new. It was created by the Anti-Defamation League. But the idea to get certain schools in one district to be a NPFH school was created at a meeting of student leaders who had share the same passion for the program. We saw how our school learned from it and wanted to share the experience.
Sustainability
Tell us about your partnerships
We plan to work closely with the Florida Anti-Defamation League and having them guide us in our approach to make this project reach its peak. We will also work with the respective commissioners offices to aid us in our efforts to communicate with the respective schools and agencies.
What type of team (staff, volunteers, etc.) will ensure that you achieve the growth milestones identified in the Social Impact section? [75 words]
District 2 has created a committee to aid the effort and the first meeting will be on March 29, 2012. Also the entire Miami-Dade County Youth Commission comprise of 30 students and aid us in achieving our goals along with the Miami-Dade County Juvenile Services Department.
Please elaborate on any needs or offers you have mentioned above and/or suggest categories of support that aren't specified within the list
We will need the support of individuals who care about diversity and its appreciation.
 | 56 weeks ago Lily Medina said: Thank you, Jude, for all your work in spreading the word about ADL's No Place For Hate in Miami. After the screening of the documentary ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 61 weeks ago Dara Feldman said: Hi Jude, How meaningful to use an idea that was brought to your school by students and it sounds like you have a lot of great experience ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 61 weeks ago Jude Bruno updated this Competition Entry. |
| 61 weeks ago Jude Bruno submitted this idea. |
