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Building and Improving Relationships between Youth and Law Enforcement (Day 1)

This is the first day of the National District Attorneys Association's two-day virtual training, held August 5 and 6, 2024, "Building and Improving Relationships between Youth and Law Enforcement: Strategies for Effective Programs and Collaborations". 

The event featured presentations from police departments and non-profit organizations that run programs focused on developing and improving relationships between youth and law enforcement.

Sessions:

  • "Listening to and Hearing Communities" - Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides, Los Angeles Police Department
  • "Collaborations between Communities and Law Enforcement: Doing What Works" - M. Quentin Williams, Founder and CEO, Dedication to Community
  • "Youth Initiatives of the Bronx District Attorney's Office" - Kerry Chicon, Executive Assistant District Attorney, Bronx District Attorney's Office
  • "Ensuring Best Outcomes in Law Enforcement Interactions: Equipping Officers and Educating Youth" - Kristen Wheeler, Legal Director, Strategies for Youth
  • "Listening to the Voices of Youth" - Angela Albertus, NDAA

View: Building and Improving Relationships between Youth and Law Enforcement (Day 2)

Questions concerning this webinar may be directed to the OJJDP TTA Help Desk at [email protected]. OJJDP does not provide certificates of attendance to individuals who view webinar recordings on OJJDP's YouTube channel or Multimedia web page.

Date Published: August 16, 2024