National Youth Violence Prevention Week

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National Youth Violence Prevention Week is March 21 – 27, 2011. During this week, activities and events will be held nationwide to spotlight the issue of youth violence, to identify strategies to combat this epidemic, and to promote the positive role youth may have in making their communities and schools safer.

The Baltimore City Health Department’s Office of Youth Violence Prevention in collaboration with several city agencies and community-based organizations, is using this week to kick-off a series of events, workshops, and open houses to spotlight this issue, the work being done here in Baltimore, and to assist our youth in finding better ways to resolve conflict, promote peace, and respect themselves and others.

Know any creative kids? The Health Department is holding its annual YVP Week poster contest for youth ages 6 - 18. Entries should show how you can stand up and speak out against bullying, cyberbullying, teen dating violence and gun violence. Check out their flyer for more information.

They are also collecting nominations of individuals who encourage non-violence in their community for our Baltimorphosis contest.

For more information about Youth Violence Prevention and what it means in your community, or if you have specific questions about any of the YVP Week activities, please contact the Office of Youth Violence Prevention at BmoreYVP@baltimorecity.gov or (443) 984-3566.

For general news, facts, and stats about Baltimore City’s Youth Violence Prevention Week, please visit www.Facebook.com/BmoreYVP
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