Please join the City of Madison, Madison Police Department, UW Police Department, Dane County Human Services, Dane County Youth Prevention Task Force, Project Hugs, NIP, Dane County Sheriffs Office and others for a nation-wide videoconference addressing strategies and community programs concerning gangs and gang violence. Following the videoconference there will be an interactive discussion about gangs in Dane County and address some strategies or programs that will assist us in dealing with our current gang issue. Light refreshments will be available.

WHAT: Videoconference on youth gangs in America and local interactive discussion
WHO: Presented by the US Department of Justice, nationwide discussion
WHEN: January 11th, 2006 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
WHERE: UW Campus-Engineering Hall Room 1800 (Corner of Johnson St./ Randall Ave.)
CONTACT: If you are interested in attending please contact Toni Colson at colson@co.dane.wi.us or call 273-6603 to register.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone: Citizens, Community Leaders, Law Enforcement, Social Workers, Politicians, Teachers, Probation and Parole, Boys and Girls Club Staff and those individuals interested in helping with the gang issues of our community. Seating will be limited to the first 200 people, first come first serve.