Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Council Communications
City Hall
55 Trinity Ave. SW
Atlanta, Ga 30303
Contact: Dexter Chambers, City Council Communications Director: 404-330-6309/392-0159
Thermice J. Bevelle, City Council Communications Specialist: 404-330-6823
Bruce Morton, City Council Communications Specialist: 404-330-6357
Ann Briggs, City Council Communications Specialist: 404-330-6775
Date: November 28, 2007
Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership (MAVPP) to host breakfast addressing the growing concern over youth and gang-related violence
Mother’s of victims of violence will be honored and encouraged to get involved in the fight to end violence.
Innovative approaches to violence prevention will be shared along with information on how to implement
ATLANTA – Youth and gang violence has become a growing concern in the city of Atlanta and surrounding counties. In order to speak to these concerns and further address the problem, the Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership (MAVPP) will host a breakfast at the Adamsville Recreation Center on Friday, December 7, 2007, from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The breakfast will link communities and community leaders of Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton and Gwinnett counties.
The topic of discussion will focus on science-based and innovative approaches to violence prevention. Information will be shared on resources for initiating violence prevention services at various age levels. The mother’s of victims of violence will be honored and encouraged to get involved in a regional campaign to prevent violence, as well as school officials, faith leaders and concerned citizens.
Participants in the event will leave with violence prevention strategies that are scientifically tested, down-to-earth, practical and tangible. Take home tools will offer information on funding resources as well as programmatic opportunities that can be implemented immediately in schools, faith organizations, juvenile facilities, etc. to counteract violence before it starts. Entertainment will be provided by talented community youth who will sing a cappella, deliver spoken word and other types of performing arts.
Event participants can join the Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership and become a pioneer in implementing region-wide violence prevention measures designed especially to save our youth. Please call 404-752-1523 or e-mail to reserve a space for this free event. Space is limited.
The Adamsville Recreation Center is located at 3201 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SW; Atlanta, GA 30331-1722. The Center is located just inside the Perimeter at MLK, Jr. Drive and I-285, SW. Join the movement against violence by reserving your free space now. With cooperation, coordination and collaboration we can prevent the spread of youth and gang violence.
For media interviews call Dexter Chambers at 404-330-6309.