Please join us for the Fall 2009 BCCJ Business Network Breakfast

Youth Violence Prevention:
Roles for the Business Community – Voices of Youth

Friday, November 6, 2009 7:30 – 10:00am
Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, 14th Floor, adjacent to South Station

While Boston has seen some kinds of crime decrease, youth in our city continue to experience a high level of violence that affects their development and success. The business community has begun to recognize its stake in the well-being of Boston’s youth, and many organizations are looking for meaningful ways to make a difference. This program will overview the issues of youth violence in our city, and highlight approaches that provide meaningful support for youth and return on companies’ investment.

The BCCJ Business Network convenes these leadership strategy sessions to share best practices, seed new ideas, and connect a range of local businesses concerned with social responsibility.

Event Details

Youth Violence Overview and Police Responses
Superintendent Paul Joyce, Boston Police Department

Youth Development and the Business Community
Celina Miranda, Asst. V.P. and Manager of Charitable Giving, BNYMellon

Building Opportunity for Urban Youth: Year Up
Casey Recupero (LB ’07), Executive Director, Year Up Boston

Engaging Young Impact Players: StreetSafe Boston
Robert Lewis, Jr., Vice President, The Boston Foundation/StreetSafe Boston

The Youth Violence Prevention Funder Learning Collaborative

Sheila Cody Peterson, Vice President, Community Affairs, State Street Corporation

9:00 BCCJ “InIt” Youth Perspectives at Tables
Discussion at Tables and with Panel

10:00 Departure

TICKETS
Corporate membership includes tickets. Non-members: $30 per ticket. Register now at: http://biznetfall2009.eventbrite.com.

Participants must RSVP by November 3. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
Please allow time for building security clearance. All participants will need to present photo identification.
The program will begin promptly at 8:00 am.

QUESTIONS

Email Janeen Smith at JSmith@BostonCCJ.org. or (617) 451-5010 x21.