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The Do the Write Thing Challenge offers 7th and 8th grade students an opportunity to examine the impact of youth violence on their lives and to communicate in writing what they think should be done to prevent this type of violence. The Challenge emphasizes personal responsibility by encouraging students to make a commitment to take positive steps to change the problem. Ultimately, the program strives to help students break the cycle of violence in their homes, schools and neighborhoods
2021-2022 Do the Write Thing Challenge Teacher Registration
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2021-2022 Utah’s Do the Write Thing Challenge Instructions for Classroom Teachers
The Office of the Governor and the Utah State Board of Education Invite You and Your Students to Participate in Utah's 22nd Annual Do the Write Thing Challenge
Governor Spencer J. Cox, State of Utah
Lesson Plan 1: Do the Write Thing Sample Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan 2: Lesson Plans on Violence
Lesson Plan 3: Essential Elements of Service-Learning
Do the Write Thing is not about winning a prize. It is an essential part of a long-term strategy to help students and adults better understand each other and work together to prevent youth violence.
2021 Utah’s Challenge to Do the Write Thing Student Writings
2020 Utah’s Challenge to Do the Write Thing Student Writings
2020 DtWT Award Recognition Event
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2019 Utah’s Challenge to Do the Write Thing Student Writings | 2018 Utah’s Challenge to Do the Write Thing Student Writings
Utah Board of Juvenile Justice (UBJJ)
Teachers are encouraged to incorporate the Challenge into their regular classroom curriculum. Ideas for the classroom could include:
The Challenge kicks off in October, National Crime Prevention Month. All seventh and eighth grade students are invited to participate.
Cuong Nguyen
Prevention Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7790 | E-mail