National Day of Silence

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Day of Silence 2008.  Over 2800 people participated throughout Rhode Island!

What can YPI do to help you for Day of Silence?

YPI assists young people throughout the state in the planning for the National Day of Silence by hosting a planning event, “One State, One Silence.” One State, One Silence was held on February 29th, and provided young people with the tools and skills necessary to plan a school-wide event and be part of a national action. In addition, YPI hosts a BREAK THE SILENCE DANCE, to celebrate Day of Silence efforts.

Youth Pride, Inc. Day of Silence planning kit

Click here   to download "Think Justice, Take Action," YPI's Day of Silence planning kitfeatured at One State, One Silence 2008.

YPI also has Day of Silence tshirts available for $7.50 each so that students participating in the Day of Silence can be visible and united.

What is the Day of Silence?

“Now in its twelfth year, the Day of Silence, a project of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) in collaboration with the United States Students Association (USSA), is a student-led day of action where those who support making anti-LGBT bullying and harassment unacceptable in schools participate in events to recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment-in effect, the silencing-experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies.

A GLSEN commissioned survey, from Teasing to Torment: School Climate in America conducted by Harris Interactive, found that sexual orientation and gender expression are among the top three reasons teens report being harassed at their schools. GLSEN’s 2003 National School Climate Survey found that 4 out of 5 LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and more than 30% report missing at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety.” (www.dayofsilence.org)

Break the Silence Dance

Rhode Island Day of Silence T-Shirts

YPI is now taking orders for Day of Silence T-shirts.  T-shirts are $7.50 each. 
Call us now at 401-421-5626 to reserve your numbers and sizes.  You can also email your order to GSA@youthprideri.org.  We can confirm your order upon receiving payment, either by cash, check, or credit card. 

Click here  to download a tshirt order form or copy and paste the form below into an email.

You must place your order and payment with YPI by April 1st at 5pm to guarantee quantities and sizes.  T-shirt quantities will be limited after April 1st and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

CLICK HERE  TO DOWNLOAD A T-SHIRT ORDER FORM, OR COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING INTO AN EMAIL:

Name: _______________________________________

Telephone: ___________________________________

E-Mail: _______________________________________

School:_______________________________________

Number of Shirts and sizes (S-3x): _________________

number of shirts X $7.50 = ___________________ Total Cost

Sizes S – 3X

T-shirts are $7.50 each.

Cash, check, or credit card.
Please contact YPI for more information.
Email us: GSA@youthprideri.org
Or call us: (401) 421-5626
171 Chestnut Street
Providence, RI 02903