“Courage is knowing what not to fear.” ― Plato
23 Ways To Stop Youth Violence
Here are some great tips for stopping youth violence. These points can serve many purposes from promoting self-reflection to building self-esteem. Don’t just read it, think about it, turn your thoughts and ideas into actions. Take this list and use it to lead you toward a positive outcome.
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Straight talk on how to stop youth violence. Courtesy of the Ronnie Brown Project.
- Walk away
- See the big picture
- Give respect to get respect
- Think before you act
- Learn to manage your anger
- Talk to someone you trust
- Listen & Understand
- What would your family say?
- Tell the truth
- Speak up
- Exhibit tolerance
- Speak with a professional
- Lead, don’t follow
- Adjust your attitude
- Remember your faith
- Think about your future
- Know the consequences
- Get involved at school, in your community
- Who you are really hurting?
- Stay in school
- Surround yourself with positive people
- Believe in yourself
- Negotiate
In His Own Words
A few months before he passed, Marcus Lynn Snowden wrote a mini autobiography about his life for a school assignment. Reading this now it’s hard to believe that someone who had so much hope for the future is no longer with us. Although brief, an array of emotion, honesty and sensitivity is evident. This is a glimpse of who he was, unafraid to bear his soul and express his love for others.
Genuine in the utmost respect, his light and presence was like no other…
Together Against Violence 