Subject: strictly fyi: Vermont becomes 4th state 2 legalize same-sex marriage, report on physical punishment, book
From: "Reis, Beth"
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:28:51 -0700
To: "SAFE SCHOOLS: post to main list"

Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:

May 17th Seattle premiere of Straightlaced: How Gender's Got Us All Tied Up
Tickets include film, panel and VIP reception. Get your tickets on line NOW: http://groundspark.org/2484
Print your own full-color posters: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/Straightlaced_SSC_2009_FINAL_CLR.pdf
Print your own black & white posters: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/Straightlaced_SSC_2009_FINAL_B&W.pdf

(1) BREAKING NEWS: Vermont Lawmakers Legalize Gay Marriage
(2) Report on Physical Punishment in the United States
(3) CHILDREN'S BOOK: 10,000 Dresses

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(1) BREAKING NEWS: Vermont Lawmakers Legalize Gay Marriage
 
Vermont lawmakers overrode Governor Jim Douglas' veto this morning, legalizing gay marriage in the state.  Vermont becomes the fourth U.S. state where gays can marry and is the first state to do so through the legislature. The vote to override was 23-5 in the state Senate and 100-49 in the House.  A 2/3 majority of both houses was needed to overcome the governor's veto. More: http://www.365gay.com/news/gay-marriage-legal-in-vermont/ AND http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/

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(2) Report on Physical Punishment in the United States

Endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other leading child welfare organizations

A new report released by Phoenix Children’s Hospital in collaboration with a researcher at the University of Michigan concludes that there is little evidence that physical punishment improves children’s behavior in the long-term. Rather, the report cites substantial evidence that physical punishment puts children at risk for negative outcomes such as increased aggression and mental health problems.

The report created for parents and caregivers, policy and program makers and children themselves concludes that:
~ There is little research evidence that physical punishment improves children’s behavior in the long term.
~ There is substantial research evidence that physical punishment makes it more, not less, likely that children will be defiant and aggressive in the future.

~ There is clear research evidence that physical punishment puts children at risk for negative outcomes, including increased antisocial behavior and mental health problems.

~ There is consistent evidence that children who are physically punished are at greater risk of serious injury and physical abuse. 

“Forty years ago, parents put their children in cars without car seats or seatbelts—we survived, but no parent today would think of taking that risk even though our parents did. Just as norms about child car seat safety changed, it’s time for norms about discipline to change,” said Dr. Gershoff.

The full report can be downloaded at www.phoenixchildrens.com/discipline.

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(3) CHILDREN'S BOOK: 10,000 Dresses

Story by Marcus Ewert, Illustrations by Rex Ray
Seven Stories Press - $14.95 (Hardcover - 40 pgs.)
ISBN 978-1-58322-850-0
Scored as "Highly recommended and relevant. Buy it." by Jenn Burleton of Transactive. See the review here: http://www.transactiveonline.org/documents/newsletter/Perspectives_0409/newsletter_0409_04.html

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