National Youth Violence Prevention Week is April 24 - 29, 2023

Founded in 2001, National Youth Violence Prevention Week (NYVPW) is a time for youth to lead communities on effective strategies to prevent youth violence. The campaign is a week-long event with each day of the week corresponding to a specific challenge for communities. Join with others around the country to unite and lift up youth who work to make their schools and neighborhoods safer.

The City of Knoxville's Community Safety Office has teamed up with community partners on a variety of activities for young people and families during Youth Violence Prevention Week. For additional information about an activity, please reach out to each partner organization. 

MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023

Two Bikes Apprenticeship Programming
4:30 - 7:30pm 
118 S Central Street
(apply - https://www.twobikes.org/tbs)  

The Bottom – Identity Development Workshop  
5 -7 pm 
2340 East Magnolia Avenue

You In The Mirror
Introduction, team building, role playing, de-escalation workshop 
5-8 pm
2928 East Magnolia Avenue

Karate Five Association 
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  
Karate Five Dojo
3816 Oakland Drive

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023

Thrive
Community garden work and conversations around preventing youth violence.
4:40-5:40pm
Middle School

Two Bikes
Apprenticeship Programming
4:30 - 7:30pm 
118 S Central Street
(apply - https://www.twobikes.org/tbs)  

The Bottom
Mindfulness and Wellness Workshop  
5 -7 pm 
2340 East Magnolia Avenue

Centro Hispano
Bullying Education Workshop
6-8 p.m. 
Fulton High School Library 

You In The Mirror
Civic engagement, voter turnout workshop
5-8 pm
2928 East Magnolia Avenue

Karate Five Association
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  
Karate Five Dojo
3816 Oakland Drive

My Daughter's Journey
Safe and Supportive Communities
This event is for youth and parents/guardians to build vision boards for "making peace a lifestyle in our community." 
4:30-6:30 p.m. 
5800 Fountain Road, B

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023

Two Bikes
Apprenticeship Programming
4:30 - 7:30pm 
118 S Central Street
(apply - https://www.twobikes.org/tbs)  

The Bottom
Exercise and Meditation Workshop  
5 -7 pm 
2340 East Magnolia Avenue

You In The Mirror
Neighborhood Cleanup Event 
5-8 pm
2928 East Magnolia Avenue

Karate Five Association Programming 
4:30 p.m.  
Phyllis Wheatley YWCA

My Daughter's Journey
Conflict Resolution Workshop
Learning how to manage your anger and resolve conflicts peacefully
4:30-6:30 p.m. 
5800 Fountain Road, B

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023

Thrive
Community garden work and conversations around preventing youth violence.
4:40-5:40pm
High School + Lonsdale Elementary Campus

Thrive
Town Hall conversations and presentation of Thrive Good Citizen Award
Westview location

Two Bikes Apprenticeship Programming
4:30 - 7:30pm 
118 S Central Street
(apply - https://www.twobikes.org/tbs)  

The Bottom
Journaling Workshop  
5 -7 pm 
2340 East Magnolia Avenue

You In The Mirror
Correctional facility visit, chat with formerly incarcerated individuals
5-8 pm
2928 East Magnolia Avenue

Karate Five Association
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  
Karate Five Dojo
3816 Oakland Drive

My Daughter's Journey
Unite in Action
Participants will make "Make Peace a Lifestyle" bracelets and hand them out in the community. 
4:30-6:30 p.m. 
5800 Fountain Road, B

 

FRIDAY,APRIL 28, 2023