Violence Prevention Program
2012 Upcoming Events
| January 16, 2012 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 2, 2012 |
Groundhog Day |
| February 14, 2012 |
Valentine's Day |
| February 20, 2012 |
President's Day |
| March 17, 2012 |
St. Patrick's Day |
| March 19-23, 2012 |
National Youth Violence Prevention Week |
| March 30, 2012 |
Violence Prevention Contest Entries Due |
| April 8, 2012 |
Easter |
| April 16-20, 2012 |
National Volunteer Week - How to Volunteer |
| April 16-20, 2012 |
National Victim Right's Week |
| May 4, 2012 |
National Teacher Day |
| May 14-18, 2012 |
National Police Week |
| May 16, 2012 |
Violence Prevention Awards Ceremony |
| May 30, 2012 |
Memorial Day |
| June 11-15, 2012 |
National Flag Week |
| July 4, 2012 |
Independence Day |
| August 7, 2012 |
National Night Out |
| September 3, 2012 |
Labor Day |
| October 1-5, 2012 |
National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week |
| October 8, 2012 |
Columbus Day |
| November |
Child Safety Protection Month |
| November 11, 2012 |
Veterans' Day |
| November 22, 2012 |
Thanksgiving |
| December 10, 2012 |
Homicide Victim Memorial Day |
| December 25, 2012 |
Christmas |
2011 VPP Awards Photos
The 21st Annual Violence Prevention Awards Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 11th , 2011.
The Violence Prevention Project began in 1990 to offer information about alternatives to violence as a means to solving problems. The close connection between violence and the use of illegal drugs soon lead to a discussion about alternatives to drugs as well as violent behavior. And, with the increased access to electronic technology it was necessary to include the subject of internet safety. The education programs and this contest have been used to encourage members of our community, particularly our youth, to promote positive behavior.
This year, we received 1531 entries from students representing 41 schools in Montgomery County. During the ceremony we acknowledged the top winners. The posters and essays we received during this year's contest prove that our youth are aware of the problems that exist and have messages to share. Hopefully, these messages will promote others to consider peaceful resolutions to problems.
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