Highlights from the 2012 Summit on Preventing Youth Violence

Representatives from Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, Salinas, and San Jose gathered in Washington, DC on April 2 and 3, 2012, for the second Summit on Preventing Youth Violence. The National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention (Forum) is a network of communities and federal agencies that work together, share information, and help communities implement local solutions to prevent and reduce youth violence. The Summit brought together a diverse group of participants (Word, 21 pages), including youth and adults involved in violence prevention efforts, federal staff, researchers, and other experts. 

Visit the Youth.gov YouTube channel to access additional videos. To learn more about the Forum, visit their website or read their collaboration profile. To learn more about the 2012 Summit on Preventing Youth Violence and access meeting materials, click here.