YCW Anguilla
JCC Brazil
YCW the Gambia
YCW Ghana
JCC Guinea
YCW Jamaica
YCW Liberia
YCW Nigeria
YCW Pakistan
JCD Panama
TID Romania
YRP Russia
YCW Sierra Leone
YCW Uganda
YCW Zambia
Confirmed Speakers
Hotel Rwanda's Paul Rusesabagina, Keynote, March 22
The Apprentice's Marshawn Evans,
Keynote, March 21
Overview
Youth Crime Watch of America (YCWA) presents this powerful youth conference, where youth and their adult allies can find inspiration, valuable skills, prevention knowledge, and national resources in the fight against crime, violence, and drugs. Challenging and motivating youth to make their communities and schools safer places is one of the most effective strategies to reduce delinquency and youth victimization. The National Youth Crime Prevention Conference is a vehicle that recognizes the valuable contributions youth can make to the crime prevention effort.
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The Conference Experience
Today, more than ever, there are no limits to what youth can achieve, especially when they are equipped with the right tools, the right plan, the right support, and the right attitude. Designed for youth ages 12–22 and the adults who work with them, this four-day event will challenge all participants to mobilize, to learn, to experience, to speak, and to act.
Participants will renew, rethink, and reenergize their dedication to crime prevention in their schools and communities by attending interactive workshops and off-site educational field trips. Through roundtable discussions during the Youth Exploring Solutions (Y.E.S.) Forum, conference youth will voice their recommendations for policymakers on reducing crime, violence, and drugs. Conference Ambassadors, young people 14 to 22 selected to serve as youth leaders during the conference, play a vital role at the conference. They help to focus and articulate the ideas of hundreds of youth participants. Adult participants can attend Professional Development Seminars. All participants will have networking opportunities to build friendships and partnerships at sunrise exercises, breakfasts, luncheons, and receptions.
Who Should Attend
- You! Crime prevention is everyone’s business
- Youth (Consider applying for a spot as Conference Ambassador and make your contribution felt!)
- Adults who work with and for youth
- School resource agencies and officers
- Law enforcement agencies and officers
- College students
- Teachers and school administrators
- Community programs
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. No more than five youth to one adult.
The Conference Location
Denver, Colorado - the Mile High City - offers an outstanding backdrop for this premier youth-adult event. In addition to our packed conference agenda, participants can look forward to an organized ski trip (beginners welcome!) and other free-time events. Also, check this website starting in September for information on FREE TICKET giveaways for Denver sports and cultural events taking place during the course of the conference. The 1999 NYCPC held in Denver brought participants from every state in the Union. Join us this year for a big national turnout along with some great international flavor.
Conference Partners
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