Dear Friend:
In the wake of the tragedies of September 11th, many people have voiced their
concerns to us about military issues, especially about draft and conscription,
conscientious objection and voicing opposition to military response. We have
several different kinds of resources available:
WEB
The "Making Choices" section of our website can help you sort out
your feelings about the military and find out about alternatives, even if you
are already in the military.
http://www.afsc.org/youthmil/choices/Default.htm
For information about the draft and selective service, see this page:
http://www.afsc.org/youthmil/choices/draft.htm
From our "Resources" page, you can download or order free sample copies
of resources and also download an order form for bulk copies of print materials
and multimedia items.
http://www.afsc.org/youthmil/resources/Default.htm
To learn how you can get involved, see our "Activism" section. It
contains listings for Events, Internships, Scholarships and Fellowships, Upcoming
Events, Organizations and Coalitions, and information about Funding, Local Campaigns
and Students' Rights.
http://www.afsc.org/youthmil/activism/Default.htm
Each month, we publish "Y&M: A Monthly Magazine About War, Youth, and
Peace". It contains news and analysis about militarism and youth. Past
issues may also be viewed online.
http://www.afsc.org/militarismnews.htm
PRINT
We have a "Draft Registration and Conscientious Objection Information Packet"
available for $2.50. It contains fact sheets and other readings on selective
service issues, conscientious objection and financial aid.
The Youth & Militarism Program produced a video documentary called "Blood
Makes the Grass Grow: Conscientious Objection and the Gulf War" about six
young people who were US soldiers during the Gulf War and how they attempted
to become conscietious objectors. $25.
"Draft Registration - Steps Quaker Youth Can Take" explains the draft
and the choices that young people have as well as where to get more information.
Appropriate for non-Quakers, too.
MAILING LIST
We also maintain a mailing list, which we use to send people important new information
and resources. If you are not already on our mailing list and you would like
to be, please send us an email with your mailing address.
CONTACT
You can write to us via email or call us at (215)241-7176, or you can use our
web contact form http://www.afsc.org/youthmil/contactus.htm.
QUESTIONS
You might want to check out the answers we've given to questions on the "Ask
Us" archives page http://www.afsc.org/youthmil/askarchive.htm.
National Youth & Militarism Program
American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tel: (215) 241-7176
Fax: (215) 241-7177
E-mail: youthmil@afsc.org
Web: www.afsc.org/youthmil.htm