Reducing Youth Violence

Eddie Conway Freedom School Flier Open House

American Friends Service Committee's Baltimore Youth Empowerment through Conflict Resolution Program and Maryland Peace with Justice Program + Pleasant Hope Baptist Church has

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Windows and MIrrors Closing Reception followed by a panel and community discussion meant to emphasize the rise of violence among youth in countries where war is prevalent---those who wage war, and those whose environments suffer from war—and draw attention to global and domestic forms of youth violence (i.e. child soldiers, local gang violence).  The moderated panel discuss will be among participating groups and individuals who have witnessed, suffered at the hands of, or are/were affected by violence, especially war.

Participant in AFSC New Orleans Project's violence reduction training

Participant in AFSC's New Orleans Projects Peace by Piece violence reduction training

Youth poets express their heartfelt wishes for peace and a reduction of violence in new Orleans.  the event follows several weeks when the murder rate for teenage black boys has topped 3 per week.

The Youth Empowerment through Conflict Resolution Program in its search for an Advisory Committee will be hosting an Interest Meeting for participants to learn more about the organization, the program and the roles and duties of the Advisory Committee.  Light refreshments will be provided.