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Prosecutor invites students to
take part in video competition


The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office is encouraging area youth to take part in a student video contest titled “Knocking Violence Out of My School,” with this year's focus being “Protecting Our Future by Curbing School Violence Now.”

The deadline for entries is Monday, April 15 with the winner announced April 29.

Students are invited to create a two minutes or less video advocating against threats, violence, weapons and bullying. Entries will be reviewed by the
prosecutor’s juvenile unit assistant prosecutors and staff.  

First prize is $1,000, second prize is $75 and third prize $500. The student’s school will also receive a Hero Award.

Further details, including rules, content suggestions and previous winners' videos, are available on the prosecutor’s office website.

Submissions should be emailed to prosecutorvideocompetition@macombgov.org by the deadline.

Lunch & Learn event looks at victim rights


The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Victim Services Training Unit will host an online lunch-time discussion between and among victim advocates on Thursday, March 21.

The Victim Advocates Lunch & Learn “Lettuce Talk” will take place from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

PAAM VSTU plans to offer victim rights related topics to prompt discussion. This meeting is for AG advocates and prosecutor’s-based victim advocates only.
To register for the online discussion, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”  

Questions may be directed to Alex McGowan at McGowanA1@michigan.gov.

‘Spring Flint’ to feature
several bar associations


The Jewish Bar Association of Michigan will host “Spring Fling at 5th Avenue” on Wednesday, April 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Bar in Royal Oak.
Guests will be able to socialize and network with fellow colleagues from the Chaldean American Bar Association, Incorporated Society of Irish-American Lawyers, Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, and Women's Bar Association.

Cost is $30 before March 25 and $36 after that.

Visit https://jlive.app/events/7077.’Sr to register.

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