Volunteers will work with the Holy Ghost Church and the Salvation Army in an effort to feed a portion of Denver's homeless population. A core message of the conference program is that volunteerism is a critical component of crime prevention. The community service initiative represents a unique conference collaboration between the city of Denver and conference organizers. These young people defy adult stereotypes of being self-centered and uncaring. Each of the keynote speakers brings years of experience working with teenagers in preventing crime, drug abuse, and violence.
Presenters represent a wide-range of academic and practical experience in prevention.
Participants will leave workshops with the necessary knowledge and skills to design and implement programs in their local communities. The National Crime Prevention Council and Youth Crime Watch of America are two of the nation's premier organizations working with young people to prevent crime, violence, and drug abuse. YCWA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing Youth Crime Watch programs across the United States and other countries. Youth Crime Watch gives youngsters the tools and guidance necessary to actively reduce crime and drug abuse in their schools and communities. The National Crime Prevention Council is a nonprofit organization working to prevent crime by building safer and more caring communities.