Children who turned violent toys over to volunteers at various locations in Columbia, Maryland, were given a Peacemaker Certificate good for free gifts, discounts, and ice cream from nine area merchants. The offer was also available for children who didn't have any violent toys at home, but who were willing to sign a Peacemaker Pledge to work for peaceful resolution of conflicts in their lives. The event concluded with a New Ways to Play Day, an afternoon of affirmative, cooperative, non-violent play. The contributed toys will be transformed into a "peace sculpture."

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