POLICE, YOUTH & COMMUNITY RELATIONS SEMINAR AT NCCC

     Young people from all over Niagara County converged on Niagara County Community College for the Annual "Police, Youth and Community Relations Seminar" on January 8, 2016. The event was sponsored by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and the Niagara County Youth Bureau. Several hundred high school seniors listened to the Keynote Address by Sheriff James Voutour and then had their pick of 9 different breakout sessions.
     Warning young people about the dangers of bad decision making was one of the primary messages from the YWAP Director. Gang Prevention happens when educated young people make good decisions and set healthy boundaries. Learning to "Embrace Struggle" and persevere through temptation helps young people create more opportunities for success in life.
     A lot of topics were covered that could derail a healthy life style.

1. Cyber Bullying
2. Family and Children's Shelters
3. Suicide Prevention
4. Gang Prevention (YWAP)
5. Prison Experience
6. Decision Making
7. Alcohol and the Law
8. HIV/AIDS
9. Alcohol and Drug Awareness

     Plenty of people worked hard to make this a great event for the young people. YWAP would like to especially thank the folks from Niagara County Youth Bureau, Rodney Alaimo and Director Meghan Lutz, Diane Sheehan, Niagara County Juvenile Justice Coordinator and Michael Filicetti, Undersheriff, Niagara County Sheriff's Department.
     Hopefully someday we can do an event like this in Erie County! Thanks for your time. Go and do something nice for somebody!

Youth With A Purpose Inc.
157 Locust Street
Buffalo, New York 14204
716-830-8240
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