Capita Announce Details of Their 3rd National Tackling Gangs and Serious Youth Violence Conference

London, United Kingdom, June 08, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Tackling Gangs and Serious Youth Violence

Friday 30th September 2011 – Central London

Chair: Nick Mason, Chair, Growing Against Gangs Foundation and Member, Metropolitan Police Service Children and Young People Strategy Board

Supported by: St Giles Trust, Nottinghamshire Police, Catch22

The Government has ring-fenced over £18 million funding for police, local agencies and the voluntary sector to tackle gun, knife and gang crime. Capita’s 3rd National Tackling Gangs and Serious Youth Violence Conference evaluates the most effective strategies for tackling gang culture and violent crime, it will give you the opportunity to take away good practice on diverting young people away from gangs and implementing successful exit strategies.

Dynamic speakers will cover key issues including:

- Police-led initiatives for tackling group youth violence

- Early intervention projects within schools and the community to raise awareness and stop young people carrying knives

- Effective communication and engagement to target those most at-risk

- Multi-agency, family-focussed approaches to combating youth violence

- Understanding gang culture in order to shape effective preventative responses

Bringing together a unique mix of policy leaders and frontline practitioners, attend this event to deepen your understanding and share valuable expertise on how you can make significant reductions in youth violence and diffuse harmful gang culture.

Further Details:

Website:http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferences/police-criminal-justice/full-conference/article/tackling-gangs-and-serious-youth-violence-1.html?code=MKRG

Brochure:http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/pdfgen.html?filename=Gangs_and_Serious_Youth_Violence.pdf&code=MKRG

Contact: Richard Goddard - richard.goddard@capita.co.uk or 020 7960 7719

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