Do the Write Thing

All across America, students are rising to the challenge of doing something to end youth violence. Montana’s Do the Write Thing Challenge is a violence prevention program that allows middle school students an opportunity to examine the impact on their lives and to communicate in written form what they think should be done to reduce youth violence. By encouraging students to make personal commitments to do something about the problem, the program ultimately seeks to give them the opportunity to break the cycles of violence in their homes, schools, and neighborhoods. Do the Write Thing is an initiative of the National Campaign to Stop Violence.

If you would like to participate in the Do the Write Thing challenge, or would like more information, please email Jeremy Shields.

Schedule

• March 7, 2025 - Student writings due to MBCC 
• May 2025 - Montana State Do the Write Thing Recognition Event in Helena
• July 2025 - National Do the Write Thing Recognition Week

Documents

• Educator Packet
• Lesson Plan
• Standard Instructions for Classroom Teachers
• Letter to Middle School Principals
• Cover Sheet and Permissions

National Links

• Do the Write Thing
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

• 2024 Do the Write Thing State Celebration
• 2023 Do the Write Thing State Celebration
• 2022 Do the Write Thing State Celebration
• 2021 Do the Write Thing State Celebration
• 2020 Do the Write Thing State Celebration
• 2019 Do the Write Thing State Celebration