Mayor Bollwage is a Mayor who is dedicated to making Elizabeth a better place. When the Peace & Justice Club invited the Mayor to meet regarding the pressing issues of bullying and human trafficking confronting our society, he immediately responded, "YES"! The meeting took place yesterday in the library at Benedictine Academy.
It was an awesome meeting as the Student Leadership Club shared their concerns regarding the protection of the human dignity of their brothers and sisters across the globe. Thinking globally and acting locally, they shared a phenomenal program in New Jersey available for all ages published by HRSA, STOP BULLYING NOW. Check out their great website for information for parents, students and educators.
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/
They also spoke about the growing epidemic of Human Trafficking in the United States. As Americans and members of the Benedictine Academy community, we have a shared responsibility to become educated on this shameful crime. We can do something by advocating for fair trade in the chocolate industry and by wearing the Blue Heart on your facebook and websites.
http://www.unodc.org/blueheart/
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They concluded their meeting with a
visit to our new state-of-the-art science lab and the agreement to have a follow-up meeting to work together to take action to prevent further hurt in our local communities.
Together we can and are making a difference in our world.
