Before You Enlist Video - http://beforeyouenlist.org

Researching Pop Culture and Militarism - https://nnomy.org/popcultureandmilitarism/

If you have been Harassed by a Military Recruiter -https://centeronconscience.org/abused-by-recruiters/

Back-to-School Kit for Counter-recruitment and School Demilitarization Organizing is focused on student privacy

WHAT IS IN THIS KIT? - https://nnomy.org/backtoschoolkit/

Click through to find out

Religion and militarism - https://nnomy.org/religionandmilitarism/

‘A Poison in the System’: Military Sexual Assault - New York Times

Change your Mind?

Talk to a Counselor at the GI Rights Hotline

Ask that your child's information is denied to Military Recruiters

And monitor that this request is honored.

Military Recruiters and Programs Target marginalized communities for recruits...

..and the high schools in those same communities

Militarization of our Schools

The Pentagon is taking over our poorer public schools. This is the reality for disadvantaged youth.

What we can do

Corporate/conservative alliances threaten Democracy . Progressives have an important role to play.

Why does NNOMY matter?

Most are blind or indifferent to the problem.
A few strive to protect our democracy.

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2025 Back-to-School Activist Kit

Published on 14 September 2025

Packet2025BSAK-1.pdf

We have found that although, the policy is in place to let students and their parents or guardians opt-out of having their contact information forwarded to the military, many schools do not follow through. We are finding that some schools still automatically enroll students in JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps). And most people are unaware that in some states young men are automatically enrolled in the Selective Service database when they apply for a driver’s license.

For the 2025 school year our Back to School Packet is focusing on student privacy issues; issues that are of importance to students, parents and the community. We urge you to review the information contained in the packet and join us in stopping the military intrusion into our schools. Request a private Consultation with a NNOMY activist by sending your information by CONTACT FORM

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What Every Young Woman Should Know About the Military

A Brochure for Young Women Thinking About Joining the Military | 2022

"When I joined, I knew that women in the military faced an uphill battle, but I didn't fully understand how serious the issues were and how reluctant leadership is to doing anything about it.

The truth is that there's a culture of harassment and assault that is incredibly harmful to all troops, but especially to gender minorities."
Brittany Ramos DeBarros

Brochure - 30Mar22 Ver (w bleed).pdf

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Visit the Demilitarize Our Schools Facebook Group

The Demilitarize Our Schools group is a community organizing site for activism to intervene in the growing cultural militarism being promoted in our public schools. Please limit postings to information and developments that directly relate to counter-recruitment and school demilitarization organizing.

This site is sponsored by The National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth (http://nnomy.net/), the Project on Youth & Non-Military Opportunities (http://www.projectyano.org/), and Veterans for Peace (http://www.veteransforpeace.org/)

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Counter-recruitment: Inside Out

Counter-recruitment Inside Out, is a compilation of articles authored during the last 12 years by activists and researchers, offering an analysis of counter-recruitment practices. It also seeks strategies for improving its effectiveness in persuading the youth to take a harder look at military enlistment, and to develop a more informed view of the motivations behind their government's wars. With the advent of militarized gaming and the increase of movie and television militainment influencing young minds and legitimizing state violence, counter-recruiters need to develop more nuanced methods of directing young people towards alternatives to militarization.

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CR Directory

All the vestigual groups from old website:

Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center

Pat Elder 21 January 2008

Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center
Contact Person: Rick Sterling
www.mtdpc.org
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Walnut Creek	California
Tel: 925-9333-7850	Zipcode: 94598
Scope:	Regional
Organizational Base:	Non student community based
Work Issues: Alternatives to the Military College Counter recruitment Work Equal Access for Counter recruitment Limiting Recruiter Access to Schools General Counter Recruitment Education	Outreach to Specific Communities: Latino
Additional Info: See www.mtdpc.org and look at the Youth and Military Committee.

Veterans for Peace - Madison

Pat Elder 21 January 2008

Veterans for Peace - Madison
Contact Person: Fran Weidenhoff
www.madison.com/communities/madveteransforpeace
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Madison	Wisconsin
Tel:	Zipcode: 53701
Scope:	Local
Organizational Base:	Veteran or military family based
Work Issues: Alternatives to the Military College Counter recruitment Work Conscientious Objection General Counter Recruitment Education
Additional Info: Part of the national Veterans for Peace organization. Address: VFP, PO Box 1811 Madison, WI 53701-1811

Wage Peace Lee

Pat Elder 11 January 2008

Wage Peace Lee
Contact Person: Nancy Howell/ Judy Alves

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Fort Myers	Florida
Tel: 239-989-2503	Zipcode: 33900
Scope:	Local
Organizational Base:	Non student community based
Work Issues: (choose that apply) Alternatives to the Military Opt Out NCLB recruiting list Limiting Recruiter Access to Schools School Board Policies and Accountability Monitoring General Counter Recruitment Education

On Earth Peace

Pat Elder 11 January 2008

CR Organization Name
Contact Person: Matt Guynn
http://http://www.brethren.org/oepa/programs/peace-witness/counter-recruitment/index.html
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Portland	Oregon
Tel: 507-775-1636	Zipcode: 97206
Scope:	National
Organizational Base:	Virtual online community based
Work Issues: CR trainings General Counter Recruitment Education
Additional Info: On Earth Peace Additional Info: On Earth Peace contributes to movement-building and capacity development for counter-recruitment organizers. As an organization rooted in the Church of the Brethren, On Earth Peace's specific constituency within the counter-recruitment movement is support for those doing counter-recruitment work motivated by a Christian faith basis, although we welcome all people to take advantage of our resources and calls. We offer national networking conference calls which include sharing by participants about challenges and victories, strategy tips, and spiritual support/theological reflection about counter-recruitment. These are a great place to get connected to the larger movement. Check our website to find the date for the next conference call. We also offer one-on-one phone support around strategy for new and more experienced organizers. We provide a basic organizing and outreach packet which includes a sample of 10-15 resources from around the movement, suggestions specifically for folks working from a Christian faith basis, and tips for getting started. On Earth Peace looks forward to working with you!

Veterans for Peace, Tampa Bay

Pat Elder 24 December 2007

Veterans for Peace, Tampa Bay
Contact Person: Dwight Lawton
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St. Petersburg	Florida
Tel: 727-864-1535	Zipcode: 33705
Scope:	Regional
Organizational Base:	Veteran or military family based
Work Issues: Equal Access for Counter recruitment High school JROTC Recruiting Vans mobile exhibits	Outreach to Specific Communities: Latino African American
Additional Info: After almost three years we have gained access to te Pinellas County, FL schools. We do counter military and alternative peaceful careers information. We are in 6 high schools on a regular basis.

Veterans for Peace, Chapter 93

Pat Elder 24 December 2007

Veterans for Peace, Chapter 93
Contact Person: Bob Krzewinski
www.vfp93.org
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Ann Arbor	Michigan
Tel: 734-487-9058	Zipcode: 48198
Scope:	Local
Organizational Base:	Veteran or military family based
Work Issues: Alternatives to the Military ASVAB College Counter recruitment Work Equal Access for Counter recruitment Opt Out NCLB recruiting list Pentagon Database JAMRS Limiting Recruiter Access to Schools School Board Policies and Accountability Monitoring General Counter Recruitment Education

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