Road to Recovery
Detroit, like other urban cities, is a complete ground for violent crimes. Detroit has been considered as one of the top 10 most dangerous cities in which to live in. However, violence can happen anywhere. Alcohol and drugs often contribute to the acts of violence. City and State officials have taken the violence increase seriously and are putting together plans to make violence prevention a importance.
The Detroit Public Schools have been working to create safer places for students to learn. Yet, it is the trusts among students, parents, teachers and the community at large, that will make our schools and community safer. Conflict Resolution
Misunderstandings and small differences often increase to major problems and serious violent acts in Detroit because of poor resolve skills. Stopping the violence before it starts is primary to violence prevention programs. Knowing that life is full of struggle and learning how to handle it in a non violent way is an important life skill. Common steps found in many conflict resolution programs:
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Collegiate Academy of Mathematics, Science & Technology (MST) High School Youth Violence Prevention Team
Dedicated to reducing violence in the Osborn community, the Osborn MST held a youth led Town Hall Meeting in April 2013 to raise awareness of the problem and discuss prevention plans. Nearly 100 students, parents, staff, community members, and businesses came out to help at the event. Attendees took part in workshops moderated by Osborn students and were encouraged to use their voice in the prevention of youth violence. More things included a play written by Osborn MST students leading to a talk on gun violence. The Detroit Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, Black Family Development, Neighborhood Service Organization, Osborn Neighborhood Alliance, Osborn Steering Committee, Boys & Girls Club and many community organizations attended. The Osborn MST Youth Violence Prevention Team continues to show that students can stand up and speak out to end violence through structured dialogue, drama and song, along with planned community projects.
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Detroit Community High School Entrepreneurship in Action
Launched at Detroit Community High School, Entrepreneurship in Action represents a mix of businesses that includes the Brightmoor Woodworkers, Brightmoor Bikes and Trailers, Detroit Community Market Garden, and DCH Apparel a collaboration of students from the University of Michigan School of Art and Design and 9th-grade students. Empowered by the spirit of entrepreneurship, students work after school, on the weekends, and during the summer with a range of community partners including: Brightmoor Alliance, Cody-Rouge Community Action Alliance, Trinity Community Development, Neighbors Building Brightmoor, Baber Memorial AME, Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, and others committed to providing meaningful experiences for youth. Students develop marketable skills while employed as apprentices, journeymen, masters, and entrepreneurs. Once they have mastered the skills, they, in turn, train other students. In August 2012, the students proudly displayed their work while taking representatives from the White House, Department of Justice, Education, Labor, and HUD on a tour of their transformative neighborhood projects. Entrepreneurship in Action is a shining example of how school and community partnerships can provide meaningful opportunities for youth to thrive.
Launched at Detroit Community High School, Entrepreneurship in Action represents a mix of businesses that includes the Brightmoor Woodworkers, Brightmoor Bikes and Trailers, Detroit Community Market Garden, and DCH Apparel a collaboration of students from the University of Michigan School of Art and Design and 9th-grade students. Empowered by the spirit of entrepreneurship, students work after school, on the weekends, and during the summer with a range of community partners including: Brightmoor Alliance, Cody-Rouge Community Action Alliance, Trinity Community Development, Neighbors Building Brightmoor, Baber Memorial AME, Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, and others committed to providing meaningful experiences for youth. Students develop marketable skills while employed as apprentices, journeymen, masters, and entrepreneurs. Once they have mastered the skills, they, in turn, train other students. In August 2012, the students proudly displayed their work while taking representatives from the White House, Department of Justice, Education, Labor, and HUD on a tour of their transformative neighborhood projects. Entrepreneurship in Action is a shining example of how school and community partnerships can provide meaningful opportunities for youth to thrive.
The Power of Collaboration
THE CHIEFS BASKETBALL CHALLENGE: The annual Chief’s Basketball Challenge raises positive relationships between police and youth and was launched after a 2011 roundtable discussion with White House officials, DYVPI, the Detroit Police Department, and Osborn students. DPD officers play students from Cody, Osborn, and Denby high schools at Cass Technical High School with the goal of goal raising awareness about youth violence and to encourage students, educators, and the community to share active ways to stop or decrease youth violence. Recent event partners included McDonalds, Little Caesars, Detroit Public Schools, and Hot 107.5.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP: The DTE Energy Foundation partnered with the Detroit Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, the Detroit Recreation Department, and Detroit Employment Solutions, A Michigan Works! Agency to offer year round employment for Detroit youth. The Foundation devoted $1 million over four years to give part-time youth employment opportunities at city of Detroit recreation centers. Extra grant funds supported the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program run by City Connect Detroit, and a new partnership with the Greening of Detroit.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP: The DTE Energy Foundation partnered with the Detroit Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, the Detroit Recreation Department, and Detroit Employment Solutions, A Michigan Works! Agency to offer year round employment for Detroit youth. The Foundation devoted $1 million over four years to give part-time youth employment opportunities at city of Detroit recreation centers. Extra grant funds supported the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program run by City Connect Detroit, and a new partnership with the Greening of Detroit.
Community Involvement
Violence prevention interventions can't succeed without the involvement of the community. School based efforts and positive parenting may not be enough to keep a child from getting involved in a violent situation or reacting negatively with anger when provoked. A Community needs to support the anti-violence activities that are being taught.
Youth Involvement Learning positive ways to resolve conflict early in life will help you to succeed throughout life. Encouraging friends to do the same will ensure that you and your friends will continue to have common feelings about your conflicts when they arise
Violence prevention interventions can't succeed without the involvement of the community. School based efforts and positive parenting may not be enough to keep a child from getting involved in a violent situation or reacting negatively with anger when provoked. A Community needs to support the anti-violence activities that are being taught.
Youth Involvement Learning positive ways to resolve conflict early in life will help you to succeed throughout life. Encouraging friends to do the same will ensure that you and your friends will continue to have common feelings about your conflicts when they arise