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Juvenile Victimization and Prevention Strategies

 

When: April 5, 2012
Where: UMSL, J.C. Penney Conference Center (Fee $35)

Speakers at this year’s conference will examine victimization and strategies for reducing adolescent victimization. Research findings from St. Louis and other cities will identify the level and type of victimizations occurring both in the community and in schools. Evidence-based policies and programs for violence education will also be discussed.

  • Gangs on the Internet
  • Code of the Street
  • Project CeaseFire
  • The Missouri Model

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals who work with at-risk youth
  • Teachers
  • Counselors
  • Public health worker
  • Probation officers
  • Youth advocates
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Students
  • Anyone interested in the welfare of children and youth

Sponsors

  • Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
  • Continuing Education and Outreach
  • Des Lee Collaborative Vision

The Des Lee Collaborative Vision at the University of Missouri - St. Louis brings together key St. Louis educational, cultural, and governmental institutions to establish programs and share resources that will benefit the St. Louis community.  This is done through collaboration of more than 25 endowed professors and more than 100 member and community organizations in the St. Louis region.  The Des Lee Collaborative Vision is connecting St. Louis through educational and community partnerships. Financial assistance for this conference has been provided by the Des Lee Collaborative Vision.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

.75 CEUs will be awarded for full attendance at the conference. One Continuing Education Unit is awarded for 10 hours of participation in a CE program.
 
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