Commissioner Larry Johnson, 100 Black Men of DeKalb to Host Youth Voicez: Violence Prevention Summit

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, in partnership with 100 Black Men of DeKalb, will host a Youth Voicez: Violence Prevention Summit Monday, June 12, at 4 p.m. at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center.

Commissioner Larry Johnson started his ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! campaign to focus on a comprehensive approach to violence and crime prevention. This approach includes involving and working alongside the youth.

The Youth Voicez: Violence Prevention Summit is designed to bring together the community, parents, school system personnel, law enforcement, the faith-based community, and community-based organizations. The event will focus on providing the youth, their parents, and the community with tools for conflict resolution and information on impactful violence-related laws.

The panel for this summit will consist of representatives from 100 Black Men of DeKalb, Rev. Dr. Steven N. Dial, senior pastor of Rainbow Park Baptist Church, DeKalb Police Mirtha Ramos, Attorney Mawuli Davis of the Davis Bozeman Johnson Law firm, Antoinette Tuff of Kids on the Move for Success Inc., Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, Chris 180 (special focus on Adverse Child Experiences), and representatives of Juvenile Court. The Swem School, the DeKalb Community Service Board, and DeKalb County Youth Commission will be on site as resources.

"Our children have been exposed to and experienced some of the most traumatic events," said Commissioner Johnson. "We have to show them that violence is not the answer. We must be leaders in using conflict resolution to solve our issues. We love you! We will not give up on you!"

For more information, contact Commissioner Larry Johnson's office at 404-371-2425 or visit www.commissionerlarryjohnson.com.