Central Regional Peace Council Sensitizes Students on Prevention of Violence and Act 999
The Central Regional Peace Council (CRPC) organized an educational engagement on Prevention of Student Violence, with particular focus on the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), at Asuansi Technical Institute on 11th February 2026.
The programme aimed to educate students on the provisions of Act 999 and increase awareness of the legal, personal, and long-term consequences of violent behaviour. It also sought to promote lawful conduct and non-violent approaches to resolving conflicts within the school environment.
Objectives of the Engagement
The initiative focused on:
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Increasing student awareness of the provisions and penalties under Act 999
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Highlighting the long-term educational and employment consequences of engaging in violence
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Strengthening commitment to peaceful and lawful conflict resolution
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Encouraging responsible citizenship and personal accountability among students
Key Message from the Engagement
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Charles Ohene-Amoh emphasized that while acts of violence may seem momentary, their consequences can have lasting impacts on a young person’s future.
He explained that Act 999 is not limited to political vigilantism but serves as a broader legal framework designed to protect lives and uphold law and order. He urged students to make conscious decisions that safeguard their educational and professional aspirations.
Dr. Ohene-Amoh encouraged the students to stand out positively by choosing peace, responsibility, and integrity in their daily interactions.
Participation
Approximately 200 Form Two students of Asuansi Technical Institute participated in the programme, alongside representatives of the Central Regional Peace Council.
The engagement forms part of CRPC’s continued efforts to promote lawful behaviour, discipline, and a culture of peace in schools across the Central Region.
