The most effective way to end violence is simple and involves nothing more than community cooperation, a top federal official told a gathering of experts in Denver on Thursday. The truth is that the formula for reducing violence is not that complicated,'' said Shay Bilchik, chief of the Justice Department's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Pulling our community together .
Participants range from judges to teachers to psychologists to sociologists.
Bilchik emphasized that effective violence prevention is possible, but only if every person and institution in each community strives to do their part. He urged parents to create positive opportunities for their children to help them develop a strong sense of self-worth. He also said youthful offenders must be placed in the proper institutions to help guarantee their rehabilitation. Summit organizer Chip Frye said planning for the event began three years ago. By 2010, the age group will comprise 36 percent of the population, he said.