In recent years, violence has become a prevalent force in the lives of our youth. From online bullying to conflict in schools, there is no denying the unfortunate reality that the anger and rage felt by younger generations has manifested itself in a number of troubling ways. However, just because violence is commonplace, does not mean it is inevitable. By reaching out to our community’s youth and equipping them with healthy ways of handling their emotions, a lifelong foundation for positive conflict resolution can be laid. When it comes to preventing violence, the earlier the intervention, the better. And now, youth in the Capital City can take the steps towards a violence-free life thanks to Visionary Philanthropy Group’s Violence Prevention and Intervention Program.

Young men and women ages 13 to 16 are invited to be a part of Visionary Philanthropy Group’s Violence Prevention and Intervention Program. All sessions will be held on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, located at 140 N. Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. Sessions will be held on the following dates:

• September 14th and 28th
• October 5th, 19th, and 26th
• November 9th, 16th, and 23rd

If you are interested in enrolling, please complete the sign up form, linked here: Enroll – Violence Prevention and Intervention. The program will run for 8 weeks in total, and will cover the basics of anger management, violence prevention, and healthy coping mechanisms. Some of the many subjects to be discussed include identifying when violence has occurred in the past, mastering the art of self-control, and learning strategies to resolve and manage conflict. The Violence Prevention and Intervention Program offers a comprehensive curriculum aimed at empowering at-risk youth to prevent violence and catalyze positive life changes. Students who complete the entire program will be eligible to win a free trip to Google Headquarters in New York City.

The Violence Prevention and Intervention Program is presented by Visionary Philanthropy Group, which additional support provided by Nerds With Swag and the Capital County Children’s Collaborative. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about available programming, please contact Visionary Philanthropy Group’s founder, Nyene Baker, at nyenebaker@vpgrp.org for further assistance. Guests can also learn more about upcoming programs and initiatives hosted by Visionary Philanthropy Group, please take a moment to visit their website, linked here: VPG – Home. A healthier, happier hope for tomorrow begins with the foundation laid today, so be certain to enroll now for this top-notch transformative program.

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