Description:
This training, delivered by Omaha’s newest youth violence prevention program, YouTurn, provides unique insight into gangs, violence, and Omaha’s highest risk youth. Through presentation, video, case studies, and panels/Q&A with credible messengers, learn about this important topic and the work YouTurn is doing.
Participants will learn:
- Learn the facts vs. myths of Omaha gangs/highest risk youth
- Gain insight into the mindset of Omaha’s highest risk youth
- Understand how mediation and conflict resolution are used to give youth new skills in addressing youth violence
- Learn how changing individual behavior and community norms support the “cure” of youth violence