Spring Break Alternative

About Spring Break Alternative

Alternative Spring Breaks are designed to give college and high school students something more meaningful to do during their week off, rather than just spending time at the beach or sitting at home catching up on school work. The specific purpose of the 2011 Anti-Death Penalty Alternative Spring Break is to bring students to Austin, Texas for five days of anti-death penalty activism, education and fun. This is the place to be if you want to become a part of the next generation of human rights leaders. Go to the beach to change your state of mind for a week, come here to change the world forever.

 

We will provide participants with workshops led by experienced, knowledgeable presenters who will teach them skills that they can use to go back home and set up new anti-death penalty student organizations or improve ones that may already exist. The skills participants will learn can also be used in other issues besides the death penalty. Students will gain valuable training and experience in grassroots organizing, lobbying, preparing a public demonstation and media relations. During the week, students will immediately put what they learn into action during activities such as a "Day of Innocence" Lobby Day and Rally at the Texas Capitol. There will be opportunities to write press releases, speak in public, meet with legislators or their aides, and conceive and carry out a public demonstration.