At the beautifully restored Lincoln Theater. Celebrate the 2010 Youth Peacemakers as they present their violence prevention performances and receive the coveted SAVE Award! Online ticket sales start on April 1st! Adult tickets are just $5, 18 yrs & under are FREE. Seating is limited!
The SAVE Awards Youth Peacemakers Training Program is an annual program that engages youth in learning how to become peacemakers in their schools and communities.
Each year youth in grades 3rd through 12th from Columbus and surrounding areas participate in the program by:
·Attending a one-day violence prevention training
·Working with SAVE staff to develop a unique and original violence prevention presentation in the form of video, live drama, music, written expression, movement (dance) or visual artistry.
·Participating in a citywide Peace Camp and neighborhood Peace March
·Participate in completing an evaluative process including pre-post tests and written essays
Each violence prevention presentation must contain a clear, concise message about what youth can do to prevent violence in their schools and communities. These presentations are revealed at the program’s finale celebration...TheSAVE Awards Premiere.
These dedicated young people are rewarded and honored as stars of the April premiere event. Thousands of central youth and families come to recognize, teach and empower each other to prevent violence and create peace through the creative arts and performances of the new youth peacemakers.
WHAT KIDS LOVE ABOUT THE SAVE AWARDS PROGRAM:
"I learned that violence can be shown through music. I just thought that you could only see violence until I heard a song I didn't like on the radio, but until now I didn't know that it was depicting violence." - Hannah, The Ohio State School for the Blind
The SAVE Awards Youth Peacemakers Training Program create youths who are empowered to make a difference. Often with this new feeling of empowerment they thank SAVE for bringing this program to them and advocate for it.
“My name is Fatu and I am from West Africa. The reason I took part in the program is because I am not a violent person and want to be around people who are not violent. I think that participating in the program has helped me do my schoolwork and be respectful. I think being a part of the SAVE program has made me a better person, because it has taught me to get along with people and become a more responsible person. I’m very happy to be in this program and it has taught me to help people to be kind and to ignore negative influences.” – Fatu, Linden-McKinley High School
“Ever since I went to the violence free workshop, I can help make changes to violence and make bad things into good things. I learned some things to solve conflicts. Working with others has helped me to notice people react differently to different things.” – Kylie, West Broad Elementary’s YES Program
“I was excited to go to the SAVE Awards because I could walk on the red carpet and got an award. I was also excited to wear the new uniforms because they were so cool.” – Quanicia, Heyl Elementary School
WHAT ADULTS LOVE ABOUT THE SAVE AWARDS PROGRAM:
“The program provides a good message for the students and the community.” – Godman Guild Advisor
“Seeing our projects come together and watching our students grow”- Ohio State School for the Blind Advisor
“The night of the SAVE Awards is always the best part. All of the youth feel very special as the evening is about honoring them as peacemakers.” – Linden McKinley High School
“The excitement of the students.” – Deshler Elementary School
“The SAVE Awards coordinator was friendly and professional; Being with other positive youth; locations for events were nice; email updates were very helpful; the Media Violence program used age appropriate clips. – Heyl Elementary School
Since 1997, youth across Central Ohio have participated in the program. Even more youth have experienced the program through viewing the videos online, in schools, recreation centers, therapeutic groups and youth organizations as part of their violence prevention efforts. The SAVE Awards program is currently coordinated by SAVE staff member, Tracy Thornton.
At the beautifully restored Lincoln Theater. Celebrate the 2010 Youth Peacemakers as they present their violence prevention performances and receive the coveted SAVE Award! Online ticket sales start on April 1st! Adult tickets are just $5, 18 yrs & under are FREE. Seating is limited!