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Feel free to learn more about our foundation in these select articles from a variety of newspapers.

Ongoing Initiatives 2008-2009

On February 26, 2009 Teens 'N Transition presented at North Salem High School. Journal News reporter Danielle De Souza covered the event with her article entitled: North Salem High School Seniors Get Tips On Staying Safe In College.


(Photo courtesy of Matthew Brown/Journal News)

POC was interviewed in August 2008 by journalist Jean Bello for the White Plains Times highlighting the Teens ‘N Transition program, which is available to area high schools free of charge.

The Foundation was also featured in the Journal News on October 8th, 2008 (Noreen O’Donnell) highlighting POC programs, events and initiatives.

Co-Founder Kathleen Bonistall and event committee member Ron Belmont were guests on “Harrison Live”, a live broadcast radio show reaching the local community, in order to raise awareness on safety issues and concerns for college students on October 23, 2008. 

Locally, The July 2008 Lakenridge Newsletter featured current events and program initiatives by PEACE OUTside Campus.

The Journal News – Lower Hudson Area, NY

Elmsford run-walk honors woman slain off campus in 2005 by Brian J. Howard - Oct.22, 2007

OFF-CAMPUS SAFETY by Staff – Feb. 15 2007

Family, friends run for Lindsey by Brian J. Howard – Oct. 23 2006

From tragedy comes hope by Jonathan Bandler – May 1 2006

Tribute to her memory by Brian J. Howard – Oct. 31 2005

The News Journal – Wilmington, DE

UD, Newark addressing safety issues by Michele Besso – Feb. 23 2006

Newark council offers landlords money to fund security upgrades by Michele Besso – Sept. 27 2005

Student’s dad wants to make UD safer by Michele Besso – Sept. 20 2005

New York Times

In Grief, Family Finds a Mission by Kate Stone Lombardi - October 21, 2007

Off Campus and Off the College Security Radar? By Kate Stone Lombardi – Feb. 11, 2007

The White Plains Times – White Plains, NY

Round Town by Paula Markowitz Wittlin - Oct. 26, 2007

PEACE OUTside Campus by Jean Bello – Oct. 26 2006

Grief Turns Into Action by Jean Bello – Oct. 11, 2006

The Review – University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Victim’s sister addresses safety by Molly Keresztury – May 9 2006

Peace Outside Campus by Rachel Seawell – May 9 2006

Father of slain student leads security campaign by Caitlin Ginley – Sept. 27 2005