5 Ways to Participate Online During National Youth Violence Prevention Week
This National Youth Violence Prevention Week, it's easier than ever to get involved in several youth led activities online. See below three ways to participate from home, and be sure to follow the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods on social media all week for more events and activities!
- War and Peace: A Spoken Word Competition
- OSHN Peace Pledge: Stand Against Violence
- Spread Awareness about Youth Violence
- Meet the Youth Working to End Youth Violence
- Engage and Unite in Action
 War and Peace: A Spoken Word Competition
Members of the Mayor's Youth Implementation Team chose the theme for this year's competition: War and Peace. While this theme may mean something different to everyone, to many youth, these two contrasting words represents the seemingly dichotomous worlds they have to navigate on a daily basis. Get involved by telling us what War and Peace means to you! See more details below:
- Submissions must be made by video and uploaded on the form below
- Submissions will be accepted until April 16
- Videos must be no longer than 5 minutes.
- All ages are welcome to participate
- The winner will be featured on the Office for Safe and Healthy neighborhood's Website
OSHN Peace Pledge: Stand Against Violence
We recognize that ending youth violence requires a commitment to stand against violence in all forms. That's why members of the Mayor's Youth Implementation Team, have requested your help in making a declaration to promote peace in our communities. Sign the Peace Pledge below and remember to share a picture on social media and tag us using #LouYVPW #NYVPW @safehealthylou. Your post will be reposted by us!
Spread Awareness about Youth Violence
Did you know that homicide is the third leading cause of death for teens in the United States? Or that, in 4 out of 5 school shootings, at least one other person had knowledge of the attacker’s plan but failed to report it? Did you know violence is preventable? Education is one of the most important aspects of National Youth Violence Prevention Week. Get involved this year by sharing about this important cause on social media. Below are a few fact sheets and articles worth sharing.
Meet the Team Working to End Youth Violence
Learn about the youth and young adults who are moving the needle when it comes to youth violence in our community. Members of the Mayor's Youth Implementation Team will be sharing profiles on social media this Tuesday. Help uplift youth voice and see what makes our team so special by visiting The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Instagram page.
Engage and Unite in Action with Cities United
Cities United in partnership with the Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods’ One Love Louisville Youth Implementation Team is hosting a virtual conversation in observance of National Youth Violence Prevention Week on April 16th, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. This discussion will center youth voices and draw on their experiences as well as knowledge to elevate youth’s voice in violence prevention. Register for the virtual event below!
 
Hosting Your Own Event? Let Us Know!
There is great work happening here in the office, and most importantly, in our community. It is our goal to keep you engaged, involved and co-leading this work. We want to help promote your event and track all the incredible work our partners and supporters are doing this year. Fill out the brief questionnaire here and let us know how we can help! Additionally, review the NYVPW Action Kit for Volunteers and Partner Organizations here.
We would love your feedback. If you have questions or concerns regarding our newsletter, or have a related event that you would like to communicate with our networks, contact Joe Newland.
Take care of each other.
#BeThe1
OSHN Team
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