Urbana High School students were given the opportunity to sign the Anti-Violence Pledge on Friday during a lunch. In exchange, they received bead necklaces which symbolizes an individual and collective efforts to end all forms of violence in Urbana-Champaign. 

The #avbeadgang is the UHS school-wide pledge towards Anti-Violence. 

UHS Anti-Violence Pledge:

By wearing the #AVBEADGANG necklaces, I pledge to maintain an anti-violent lifestyle by doing the following:

• Do not participate in verbal conflicts and physical confrontation with others. When conflict does occur, use non-violent means to work it out (conferencing, seeking adult assistance, measures of avoidance, etc…).

• Stay away and out of issues that do not concern myself or my crew.

• Not engage in any weapon related activity and seek assistance when approached with these activities (inform a trusted adult).

• Promote positive energy in all areas of my life.