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38 J. Soc. & Soc. Welfare 79 (2011)
Just Say No: Organizing against Militarism in Public Schools

handle is hein.journals/jrlsasw38 and id is 277 raw text is: Just say No: Organizing Against Militarism in Public Schools Scorr HARDING School of Social Work University of Connecticut SETH KERSHNER Simmons College In an effort to counteract the growing militarization of schools, mili- tary counter-recruitment (CR) has emerged as an effective grassroots movement across the United States. Led by a small number of local activists, CR utilizes community organizing methods to confront the structures supporting military enlistment as a viable career option. Despite operating with limited resources, counter-recruitment has secured key legal and policy victories that challenge the dominant social narrative about military service. Three examples of counter- recruitment are profiled to illustrate the different tactics and strate- gies used for successful organizing within a culture of militarism. Key words: militarization of schools, counter-recruitment, com- munity organizing, tactics, strategies, militarism At a time of heightened militarism and involvement in long-term wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, there are few overt signs of an active and successful peace movement in the United States. Despite significant opposition to the invasion of Iraq and public apprehension over expanding the war in Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, June 2011, Volume XXXVIII, Number 2 79