The Juvenile Justice Task Force in conjunction with the Niagara
County Sheriff's Department and the Niagara Police Athletic League will be conducting
the "Do The Right Thing" program. The program is designed to positively impact the youth of Niagara
County by publicly
recognizing children who distinguish themselves
through their behavior and by establishing themselves as role models for their peers.
Every other month up to 80 children from the Niagara County area,
on the basis of their examplary behavior/attitude will be nominated by teachers,
police officers, youth leaders, and the public for the "Do The Right Thing" award.
Eight finalists will be selected from this group. In order to reach as many
children as possible and to reinforce their positive behavior, the first 80 nominees
each month will receive certificates of recognition and a t-shirt. The eight
monthly finalists will also receive a plaque, incentive prize package, and recognition
in the "Do The Right Thing" public service announcements in local newspapers and
TV.
It is critical that local people participate in this program to maintain
its success. Please nominate a child or children from your school whose behavior
or attitude deserves special recognition. A specific accomplishment or note-worthy
deed is not a prerequisite for nomination. A child may be nominated simply
because of a cooperative attitude toward fellow students, rededication to their
schoolwork, or other behavior which makes them a good role model for their peers.
Please fill out a "Do The Right Thing"
nomination form and submit it to the "Do The Right Thing" program for consideration.
We also encourage schools and agencies to make the "Do The Right Thing" program
a visible salute to the young people who are nominated by making space available
on bulletin boards, PA announcements, and a corresponding t-shirt day and/or assembly.
Help us get the message across: Good Kids are newsworthy and positive behavior can
be "very cool."
Thank you for helping us reach out to the youth of our community through
your assistance with the "Do The Right Thing" program.
