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Title:  Using Media to Prevent Violence Among Youth

   

NIDA Media Communication Institute for
Violence Prevention

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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
   

 Previous Summer Violence
Prevention Institute:
July 22-29, 2001

 

Summer Violence
Prevention Institute:
June 16-23, 2002

 

 

 

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Comments by Participants

 

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The students who traveled to Colorado State University in July 2001 point out some of the best aspects of the summer institute:

“[The best part was] meeting all of the new people, and gaining an even better insight into violence issues.”

  People to contact in your community:
  • Monticello, Ms. Laursen
  • New Iberia, Ms French
  • Winters, Ms. Westrup

 “The course made me realize I can do anything as long as I don’t give up.”

“The most positive aspect was learning different skills that can help our community.”

 

 

Advisors for the visiting communities voice their opinions of the most positive elements of the institute:

 

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“The mixing of the communities and the friendships that were formed [made it a very positive experience].”

“Seeing the students grow and having them exposed to things they never would have had the chance to see [was wonderful].”

 

 

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