The 18th Annual Violence Prevention Awards Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. 

The Violence Prevention Project was started in 1990 as a way 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.  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 over 1100 entries from students of approximately 50 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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