Councilman Brooks Kicks Off Youth Violence Prevention Program
JACKSON, TENNESSEE, March 1, 2018 — In the Jackson Madison County School
System, the “Do the Write Thing” challenge kickoff event marks the start of this year’s
Challenge. The Challenge, a youth violence prevention program established by the
National Campaign to Stop Violence, gives middle school students an opportunity to
examine the impact of youth violence on their lives. Through classroom discussions and
writings, students communicate what they think should be done to reduce violence. The
event will take place Friday, March 2, 2018, at 1:15pm at Rose Hill Middle School located at
2233 Beech Bluff Rd, Jackson, TN 38301.
Founded and chaired by Jackson City Councilman, Ernest Brooks II, the program is more
relevant today than ever. “I look forward to continuing our work to fight against youth
violence and equip our students with the tools to say no to violence in their homes, schools
and neighborhoods,” said Brooks. In its 12 th year in Jackson-Madison County, over 7,000
students have accepted the challenge and made personal commitments to do something
about the problem.
Since its inception, it is estimated that over a million students nationwide have participated
in the Challenge and committed to do something about youth violence. Locally,
administrators and teachers have seen the positive impact the program has made on
students with fewer incidents and less severe acts of violence occurring in their schools.
According to Dr. Eric Jones, Superintendent of the Jackson-Madison County School
System, “We are proud to have students participate in the “Do the Write Thing” Challenge
as a written form of expression to demonstrate their opposition to violence.” For more
information, contact Jackson City Councilman, Ernest Brooks II at (731) 425-8253 or
ebrooks@cityofjackson.net.
