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07-14-05, 06:34 PM
Children's poster, essay contest encourages crime prevention
MCB Quantico
Story by: Computed Name: Cpl. Sara A. Carter
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.(July 14, 2005) -- A child’s perspective about the crimes around the world they see daily on TV is much different than an adult’s. While children might not fully understand what is going on, it seems they can sense when things are wrong. It can be interesting to hear or see how they interpret things.
A unique way Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Military Police Crime Prevention Task Force is including children in Quantico’s inaugural National Night Out, scheduled for Aug. 2, is by holding a poster/essay contest to see how they interpret this years theme, “The Community United Against Crime.” The theme for NNO will mean something different to each child and will be expressed in various ways as well.
“This is a great way for kids to get involved in this event and to get the view of our youth as to why they think it’s important to have a strong, safe community,” said Sgt. Rojelio Ruiz, Quantico’s NNO coordinator.
The posters and essays will be judged according to age divisions; 10 and under, 11 to 13, and 14 to 17.
Participants must follow entry guidelines. Posters must be no larger than 17 inches by 22 inches. In the 10 and under age division, essays must be 500 words or less, the 11 to 13 age division essays must have a minimum of 750 words, and the 14 to 17 age division essays must have a minimum of 1,000 words. Essays can be handwritten or typed. If typed, children must use Times New Roman, Arial or Courier New fonts no larger than 12 point, and the essay must be double spaced and contain standard margins. Posters may be on any type of material using any medium.
Submissions should be delivered in person or by mail to Military Police Vehicle Registration, 2043 Barnett Ave., Quantico, Va. 22134.
Indicate “poster/essay contest” on the outside of each submission. Include name, phone number, address and age group with each submission.
The deadline for submissions is July 27 at 5 p.m.
The posters and essays will be judged upon which piece best exemplifies this year’s theme through his or her original work. Awards and prizes will be presented during the NNO celebration.
“It’s important for the children here to feel that they are a part of a community that cares about their safety,” said Ruiz. “It’s also important for them to know they can play a part in keeping our community safe.”
National Association of Town Watch, which has sponsored the NNO for 22 years, is designed to bring attention to and prevent crime and drug use. The NNO involves law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, local officials and the general public from around the United States.
NATW is a nonprofit crime prevention organization that works in cooperation with thousands of crime watch groups and law enforcement agencies throughout the country.
According to a press release posted at www.nationaltownwatch.org, 34.2 million people in 10,325 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide, participated in NNO last year.
NNO is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
For more information on the essay/poster contest or National Night Out, call Sgt. Rojelio Ruiz at (703) 784-3336.
Ellie
MCB Quantico
Story by: Computed Name: Cpl. Sara A. Carter
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.(July 14, 2005) -- A child’s perspective about the crimes around the world they see daily on TV is much different than an adult’s. While children might not fully understand what is going on, it seems they can sense when things are wrong. It can be interesting to hear or see how they interpret things.
A unique way Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Military Police Crime Prevention Task Force is including children in Quantico’s inaugural National Night Out, scheduled for Aug. 2, is by holding a poster/essay contest to see how they interpret this years theme, “The Community United Against Crime.” The theme for NNO will mean something different to each child and will be expressed in various ways as well.
“This is a great way for kids to get involved in this event and to get the view of our youth as to why they think it’s important to have a strong, safe community,” said Sgt. Rojelio Ruiz, Quantico’s NNO coordinator.
The posters and essays will be judged according to age divisions; 10 and under, 11 to 13, and 14 to 17.
Participants must follow entry guidelines. Posters must be no larger than 17 inches by 22 inches. In the 10 and under age division, essays must be 500 words or less, the 11 to 13 age division essays must have a minimum of 750 words, and the 14 to 17 age division essays must have a minimum of 1,000 words. Essays can be handwritten or typed. If typed, children must use Times New Roman, Arial or Courier New fonts no larger than 12 point, and the essay must be double spaced and contain standard margins. Posters may be on any type of material using any medium.
Submissions should be delivered in person or by mail to Military Police Vehicle Registration, 2043 Barnett Ave., Quantico, Va. 22134.
Indicate “poster/essay contest” on the outside of each submission. Include name, phone number, address and age group with each submission.
The deadline for submissions is July 27 at 5 p.m.
The posters and essays will be judged upon which piece best exemplifies this year’s theme through his or her original work. Awards and prizes will be presented during the NNO celebration.
“It’s important for the children here to feel that they are a part of a community that cares about their safety,” said Ruiz. “It’s also important for them to know they can play a part in keeping our community safe.”
National Association of Town Watch, which has sponsored the NNO for 22 years, is designed to bring attention to and prevent crime and drug use. The NNO involves law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, local officials and the general public from around the United States.
NATW is a nonprofit crime prevention organization that works in cooperation with thousands of crime watch groups and law enforcement agencies throughout the country.
According to a press release posted at www.nationaltownwatch.org, 34.2 million people in 10,325 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide, participated in NNO last year.
NNO is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
For more information on the essay/poster contest or National Night Out, call Sgt. Rojelio Ruiz at (703) 784-3336.
Ellie