Combatting Gang and Youth Violence Continued: Local Leaders To Focus on Increasing Employment Opportunities
MEDIA ADVISORY: September 20, 2007
Contact: Rose Vinci, Committee Coordinator; Tel: (914) 995-8434
Who: | County Legislator Bernice Spreckman, Chair Speakers to date: Youth Bureau Directors Attending
Chamber of Commerce Directors Attendin
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What: | Discussion with representatives from various Chamber of Commerce offices regarding ways of increasing job opportunities available to Westchester County’s youth population in hopes of decreasing gang/youth violence. |
When: | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:00 AM |
Where: | Westchester County Board of Legislators 148 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 8th Floor Conference Room |
Why: | This is an on-going initiative by GCED to explore and discuss ways to reduce the number of incidents of gang/youth violence in Westchester County. The lack of job opportunities for youths, especially during the summer, has been targeted as one of the primary reasons for gang membership and violence. |