Battle for the Billboard
An Internet Safety Campaign
The Internet has opened up a wonderful world of opportunity, yet with this opportunity comes a dangerous and dark side of society . Communities for Decency is excited to present an awareness campaign directed towards high school students to educate and encourage them to avoid the dangers lurking on the Internet.
OBJECTIVE:
Students create an original art piece with slogan, which effectively illustrates Internet dangers and or safety tips.
GOAL:
Through this art piece, Communities for Decency hopes to educate and reduce the number of teens falling victim to the lies and entrapments found in the wrong places on the Internet.
DEADLINE:
Art pieces must be submitted to contact person (Mrs. Stoddard or Shaunalie Fotheringham) by January 15th, 2007. Winner will be announced in February.
GUIDELINES:
Artwork can be submitted on any type of art paper no smaller than 11 x 14 and no larger than 16 x 20.The work can be watercolor, sketching, chalk, oil paint, photography, or computer generated artwork.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Art pieces will be judged on originality, creativity, impact of message, and theme.
AWARD:
Winner will be awarded a $500 scholarship, along with the opportunity for their artwork to be displayed on a YESCO billboard along I-15 for one month.
Participants must include: name, e-mail, home address, high school and home telephone number on the back of the art piece entry.
Communities for Decency is a non-profit state-wide organization of concerned citizens promoting family friendly community values. We support and encourage legislation against pornography, educate communities on the dangers of the Internet, and network with individuals who offer support to families and individuals suffering from the many hazards of pornography. We want to give families the tools they need to safeguard their homes against the devastating effects of pornography and indecency.
Communities for Decency has 29 districts though out the state. We work on local and statewide decency issues. Through our Capwiz program our members are able to receive information and take action on issues they feel are important in less than 3 minutes.
Some of our accomplishments include:
- • The passing of the Utah Children's Internet Protection Act, requiring placement of filters on public computers in libraries to protect children from harmful material.
- • Participation in tightening laws and ordinances in several Utah cities.
- • Influencing the removal of inappropriate advertisements and billboards
- • Providing informative and inspirational presentations for youth, church, and civic groups on a variety of decency topics.
- • The availability of a help packet for individuals and loved ones affected by pornography.
Current projects include-
- Janeen Brady's "Protect Their Minds "- This features our "Safety Kids" in a fun and lively performance by our local high school students. Taken to our elementary schools as an assembly, our children learn what to do when they see inappropriate materials. It opens up the lines of communication between parents, children and educators. This assembly is free of charge. There is nothing more important than protecting our children.
- DVD "Pornography: The Great Lie"- High School Parent's Meeting (co sponsored with UCAP and Utah PTA) We provide extensive guidance and tools you need to protect your families against the devastating effects of pornography. These meetings specifically address concerns relating to adolescent exposure to pornography and its insidious attack against the family. All parents, adults and high school students with an accompanying parent in the community are invited to these meetings. A DVD with two comprehensive booklets is available for purchase.
- White Ribbon Against Pornography Proclamations - We are currently working with the Governor and Mayors throughout the state to sign proclamations recognizing February as White Ribbon Against Pornography month (WRAP). This will give our communities and schools the opportunity to educate on the dangers of pornography.
Please join our efforts and make a difference in your community
www.communitiesfordecency.org
Contact information for this project:
Shaunalie Fotheringham 273-8779
Cindy Moreno 801-971-4029
November 2006