Organization with Counter-recruitment as a major component
Does School Demilitarization Activism
Organization base:
Student and nonstudent community based
Outreach to specific communities:
LatinX
Issues you are working on:
Conscientious objection
Equal school access for counter-recruitment
High school JROTC
Limiting recruiter access to schools
Research
Years in Operation: More than 20 years
Summary describing your organization:COMD is an anti-militarism organization that also challenges the institution of the military, its effect on society, its budget, its role abroad and at home, and the racism, sexism and homophobia that are inherent in the armed forces and Selective Service System. COMD activities include community education, direct action, youth outreach, lobbying, and the quarterly publication of Draft NOtices, a national newsletter.