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Similar to the Peoria Peace Initiative, this project is designed to address the devastating effects of bullying and self-inflicted harmful incidents which is prevalent in rural communities, much to the same degree as that in larger metropolitan areas throughout our Country. Bullying transcends childish acts such as teasing, rough housing or joking around. It can be a dangerous activity with devastating physical and psychological effects. It's a prominent risk factor for substance abuse and addiction, but the person being bullied isn't the only one at risk.
School and government officials in Laughlin, Nevada, along with other community organizations have been struggling to find the answers to these serious issues for quite some time without resolution. Now, the opportunity has arrived to create a space on campus where peace can be explored in a quiet setting; where the injured can go and others can offer reconciliation and to help elevate the idea of peace within the entire community through example set by our young people.
Having already received conceptual approval by officials of the Clark County School District, the Laughlin Rotarians along with the Laughlin Interact Club and energetic community volunteers will construct this peaceful space in a shaded area within the high school student mall area. Basic design is a paver and concrete surface area of approximately 200 sq. ft. with heavy duty metal park benches to be painted in school colors. In the center will be a tall square "peace pole" adorned with a peace message in four languages on each side surrounded by a brick planter with irrigation for a seasonal flower garden.
Contingent upon the warm weather conditions during summer months, this project is expected to be completed within ten months following approval. Upon completion, Rotary and the community will come together to celebrate as the Interact Club will take "student ownership" and school leadership will assist with student orientation of its purpose and promotion of emerging "peacemakers."
Previously in district 5490
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