We would like to thank each and every participant for your creativity, hard work and dedication to fighting against youth violence. Thank you for raising your voice and breaking the silence that surrounds this complex and painful issue. We received over 40 submissions from across the country and they were all fantastic...

Join us in congratulating our official winners for their stellar submissions! Please give them a listen, or even a second listen.

SuleimanX, "Another City Night"
Grand Prize Winner

Jaiana, "Poetry Saved My Life"
Award of Excellence

troyosaki, "Numbers"
Award of Excellence

Though our contest has ended, keep the conversation alive. Continue to share your stories, worries, hopes and triumphs with everyone you know. Violence often feels like it's bigger than us. Like an infectious disease, it can affect us all, and sometimes the only thing we can do is connect with each other and fight violence with compassion and empathy.

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