Other States

FAME: Finding Alternatives to Military Enlistment
An excellent web site based in Detroit with lots of real-life stories, facts and non-military alternatives.

Veterans for Peace - Olympia, Washington
Opt out page has detailed information on the JAMRS database and the No Child Left Behind Opt-Out form, and if you scroll down you'll find links to other resources.

National Organizations

National Youth and Militarism Program of the American Friends Service Committee
Full of information to consider before enlisting and help in organizing; brochures for sale or download.
Full list of resources

Leave My Child Alone!
A family privacy project of Working Assets, Mainstreet Moms, and ACORN. Focuses on the military recruiter provision in the No Child Left Behind Act and the Pentagon database of potential recruits.

Youth and Countermilitarism Program of the War Resisters League
News, articles and organizing materials.

National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth
NNOMY brings together groups to help the nation understand that providing youth with peaceful and viable alternatives to achieve success in life is an important sign of a civilized society. Find groups in other states.

Citizen Soldier
Citizen Soldier works through advocacy and public education to reduce the role of militarism in our society.

G.I. Rights Hotline
A network of nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations who provide information to servicemembers about military discharges, grievance and complaint procedures, and other civil rights. Información en español. (Call 800-394-9544) This site may be blocked on some military bases.

Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft
COMD is an anti-militarism organization that also challenges the institution of the military, its effect on society, its budget, its role abroad and at home, and the racism, sexism and homophobia that are inherent in the armed forces and Selective Service System. COMD activities include community education, direct action and youth outreach. Individuals sharing our goals are invited to become COMD activists and supporters.

The Coalition Against Militarism in Our Schools - based in California; information on school strategies for limiting military recruiting and peace education.

Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors
CCCO supports and promotes individual and collective resistance to war and preparations for war.