Pubdate: Fri, 25 May 2012
Source: Richmond News (CN BC)
Copyright: 2012, Lower Mainland Publishing Group Inc.
Contact:  http://www.richmond-news.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1244
Author: Alan Campbell
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mdma.htm (Ecstasy)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/af.htm (Asset Forfeiture)

MEDIA LAB TARGETS YOUTH

Increasing awareness of the dangers of ecstasy will be the focus of a 
youth project being created in the Richmond Media Lab.

Youth who are involved with the Richmond Youth Media Program are 
working with Richmond Addiction Services and the Richmond RCMP Youth 
Section to create media art pieces online and in presentations.

The campaign will deliver key messages by youth to youth about the 
temptations of ecstasy, as well as the consequences and impacts of drug use.

Resources developed will be used in classrooms, community based 
organizations serving youth and in the community at large.

The contest for youth will encourage them to create video public 
service announcements.

The aim is to generate interest and energy amongst youth. Contest 
details will be released soon.

One-time funding for the project was received from the BC Civil 
Forfeiture proceeds.
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom