Miami-Dade VIP is all about you -– your hopes, your fears, your problems and –- most importantly, your solutions. Be a part of the anti-violence activities taking place in your community.
So You Want to be a Star!!!!! The Children's Trust, in conjunction with the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater, will be launching a county-wide search for talented youth ages 8-17 years to compete in categories of singing, dance, spoken word, and individual and group musical performance. Auditions for "Young Talent, Big Dreams" begin Sept. 11 and will be held at various locations around the County (six auditions in total) over a series of months. Competition prizes remain a secret, but plans include fully produced audition tapes for winners and a host of arts and attraction prizes. Visit Young Talent Big Dreams for details and contest rules.
Prevent the problem!
Stop the problem before it starts! The Juvenile Services Department (JSD) has a free program that can help figure out what is bothering kids and recognize the risky behaviors before the child ends up in the juvenile justice system.The Miami-Dade County Prevention Initiative is a free program for kids 17 and younger who are having behavior and family difficulties and may be at risk of getting arrested. Some of the things that are dealt with include low academics, drug and alcohol issues, school attendance, runaway problems, anger management, negative peer pressure, disciplinary problems and mental health Issues. JSD helps to figure out the issues, and then refers the child to agencies and individuals that can give hands on guidance. The goal is to get involved early, before the arrest, and identify the behavior that could get a kid in trouble and involved with the system. Sometimes it’s more than just a kid being a kid! Think this program can help you or someone you know? Make the contact! Call 305-755-6286 or e-mail us.
VIP Commercial Problems, solutions, hopes and fears. Check out the V.I.P. commercial to learn more about the anti-violence movement about youth, for youth.
Express yourself! Share your story, questions and comments about putting an end to violence and your story may be featured on this website!
Here's a submission from one of the winners. Check out other winners entries on the Bulletin Board.
Stop the Violence
- Vanessa R.
Who's going to stop the violence
If we don't?
Youth is the key,
To be all that you can be.
In times of war,
And deprivation,
We need to stay strong in this nation.
Help others,
And expect nothing in return.
Listen and speak,
Take in knowledge,
And then repeat.
Let pressure fade away,
So you can make your own choices.
Get away from the wrong,
And move towards the right.
Stop the violence
Do your part
You might help someone
To a new start.
Tired of hearing say No
take your own decision and go.
Violence, prevention,
What we need is more intervention.
Saying STOP should be your devotion,
Don't mind the corrosion.
Stop the violence not only today
But every day.
Save a life,
Save a soul.
Take control and say No More.
Alone you are one,
But together the future
Every person has a mind
Let yours shine.
Potential leaders of the world,
Stand up and take control!
Calendar of Events
Check out the V.I.P calendar for upcoming events.
VIP Word Search
Have some violence free fun, with the VIP Word Search. Find all the words before the time runs out. Good luck!
Kudos Corner!
Two Miami-Dade students went to the White House to receive awards from President Barack Obama! Learn more.
c.d. artwort by Dyan Font.
Silence the Violence with the VIP
by Martin Memorial
AME Summer School
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Clear Voices...Real Choices Miami-Dade is responding by reaching out to young people, giving them a forum, and listening to what they have to say. Morris Copeland, Deputy Director of Miami-Dade's Department of Juvenile Services, tells Kim Anthony about the Violence Intervention Project, best known by its initials: V-I-P.
Problems, solutions, hopes and fears. Check out the V.I.P. commercial to learn more about the anti-violence movement about youth, for youth.
