To get youth involved in crime prevention, we cannot just talk to them but must listen to what they have to say.
Young people can contribute valuable ideas and suggestions if given the chance.
The Network works to foster youth-based crime prevention efforts across the Nation. The youth meet regularly to discuss how their organizations can work together to involve more young people in preventing and solving youth problems. These committees meet at least once a month via conference calls. Publications released in 1998 addressed vandalism and graffiti, a school crime watch, drug abuse prevention, and Youth Crime Watch of America. The Attorney General talked with youth leaders from across the country about school violence, young people's concerns, and youth involvement in crime prevention.