title: Montreal youth use their voice to transform their lives and prevent violence in their communities: a discussion of the Leave Out Violence program.
abstract: In Montreal, the Leave Out Violence (LOVE) program uses professional journalists, photographers, and LOVE staff to equip young people with tools to develop and express their voices. Youth who have experienced violence, as perpetrators, victims, or witnesses, engage in photojournalism projects, leadership training, and community outreach.
authors.affiliation: McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
authors.forename: Natasha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lekes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016730:Program Development; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012932:Social Facilitation; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*