By Sophie Kalagher – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law’s SAVE Promise Club organized activities this week for National Youth Violence Prevention Week.

National Youth Violence prevention week takes place from Monday, April 22, until Friday, April 26. SAVE Promise has teamed up with Law’s Courage Club to set up different activities and experiences for  Law students during this week of awareness.

“This week is youth violence prevention week so a big part of it is bringing awareness to what it is,” SAVE Promise Club Advisor Ms. Healy said.

The activities for the week were Mindful Monday, Statistic Tuesday, Panera Fundraiser Wednesday, Therapy Dog Thursday, and Law Family Friday. 

“The activities include the Milford Police department’s therapy dog Winston, bracelet making, statistics around the school and more,” sophomore club member Sarah McCann said.

For Statistics Tuesday, the club members tied ribbons to lockers to represent one in five teens who will experience gun violence and one in three teens who will be in abusive relationships before graduating high school. 

“Hanging up the ribbons was a very fun and eye opening experience,” freshman club member Emily Vella said. “I really loved how the statistic came to life.”

This week of events is also intended to really advertise the club and get the Jonathan Law community to understand the club and its mission. 

“We are hoping to bring awareness to the topic of youth violence and allow people to realize how many people it actually affects,” senior club officer Gianna Gagliardi said. “In addition, we would love for more people to join our club.” 

On Friday, both SAFE and the Courage Club wore shirts that support the Violence Prevention mission. 

“The shirts are very cute this year, and do a great job at capturing the idea of this week,” freshman club member Sadie Timmeny said.

Healy said she was excited to see the school community participate in the week’s activities.

“I’m excited to see everyone in pink and to see the visuals of the people who support,” said Healy.