| STUMP the Violence Youth Leadership Initiative |
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 In 1998, Lewis Fox Middle School students, administrators and community volunteers created the Stump the Violence Youth Leadership Institute (commonly referred to as Stump). At that time, the youth wanted to send a visible, personal and organized message to the community, that they were tired of being confronted by daily and seemingly acceptable violence.Since our inception, over 15,000 youth and adults have participated in our events and activities, many of which have been aired on public access channels in Hartford, Bloomfield and Manchester/ South Windsor. Over the years, students have been trained in the fundamentals of public health, public policy, and community organizing strategies. The Stump program has also expanded its role to provide other vital services and enrichment activities. Stump addresses the Risk factors of Friends Who Engage in Delinquent Behavior, Low Neighborhood Attachment and Transitions and Mobility. This is done through the implementation of the following Program Components/ Services.
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