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May 16 - 18, 2012May 16 - 18, 2012Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and MarinaTampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina

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Derrick Brooks Charities

May 16 - 18, 2012Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina

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FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL

Dear Friends:

For the 27th time, we gather at this conference to forge a collaborative alliance to identify and understand crime-related issues affecting the black community. By doing so, we dedicate ourselves to the conference’s mission of promoting positive solutions to overcome and eliminate these problems. It touches the lives of adults and young people alike; it strangles the economy of our urban and rural neighborhoods; and it is an insidious threat to the entire American family. Your attendance at this important gathering affi rms your commitment to be part of the solution.

I am confi dent that when you leave here, it will be with an invigorated determination to succeed in making a meaningful contribution to stop the growth of crime in your community, your state, and our country. No domestic challenge is more compelling, and we must all resolve never to surrender our communities and our citizens to crime.

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Florida Consortium of Urban League Affiliates &

Derrick Brooks Charities

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CONFERENCE AGENDAAT-A-GLANCE

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

12:00 Noon - 6:00 p.m. Registration (Meeting Rooms 8-10)12:00 Noon Job/Resource/Vendor Fairs (Grand Ballroom Foyer and Florida Ballroom Foyer)

Thursday, May 17, 2012

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration (Meeting Rooms 8-10) Job/Resource/Vendor Fairs (Grand Ballroom Foyer and Florida Ballroom Foyer)10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Plenary Session12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon A (Adults)12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon B (Teens/Chaperons)2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions A-N (Adults/Teens)

Friday, May 18, 2012

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration (Meeting Rooms 8-10) Job/Resource/Vendor Fairs (Grand Ballroom Foyer and Florida Ballroom Foyer)8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions M-Z (Adults/Teens)12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon A (Adults)12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon B (Teens/Chaperons)2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions AA-FF (Adults/Teens)3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Youth Speak-Up-Speak-Out Session5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Issuance of Adult Certifi cates

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9:45 a.m. Musical Prelude (Florida Ballroom) Voices of Inspiration Tanika Walton, Director Walton Academy for the Performing Arts Tampa, Florida

Voices of Inspiration (VOI) has pleased the hearts and minds of many community organizations and groups in the state of Florida. For more than 6 years, they have inspired, encouraged, motivated and touched the hearts of many through the arts. These “Little Ambassadors with Eagles’ Wings” have given choral dance and theatrical performances at statewide conferences, senior citizens facilities, universities, hospitals and community festivals. The VOI are part of the Walton Academy for the Performing Arts. The Walton Academy is a public school of choice dedicated to providing exceptional educational and artisitc experiences. Its mission is to ensure each child’s individual development will be enhanced through intensive reading and literacy in a basic core curriculum. Each student’s multiple intelligences are activated so that every student can achieve personal success, and be an effective contributor in our diverse society.

10:00 a.m. Opening Plenary Session (Florida Ballroom)

Presiding Darrell B. Daniels, Director, Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Tampa, Florida

Invocation Reverend Bartholomew Banks, Senior Pastor Saint John’s Progressive Baptist Church, Tampa, Florida

Presentation of Colors Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ce, Tampa, Florida

National Anthem Deputy Velma Glover, Community Outreach Division Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ce, Tampa, Florida

OPENING SESSION THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012

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The HonorableDavid Gee

The Honorable Bob Buckhorn

The HonorableArthenia L. Joyner

The HonorableLes Miller

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Chief of PoliceJane Castor

Welcoming Remarks

The Honorable David GeeSheriff, Hillsborough County, Florida

Jane Castor, Chief of Police, Tampa Police DepartmentTampa, Florida

The Honorable Bob Buckhorn, MayorCity of Tampa, Florida

The Honorable Lesley “Les” Miller Jr., Commissioner, District ThreeBoard of County Commissioners, Hillsborough County, Florida

Robert E. O’Neill, United States Attorney, Middle District of FloridaU.S. Department of Justice, Tampa, Florida

The Honorable Arthenia L. JoynerSenator, District 18, Florida Senate, Tampa, Florida

U. S. AttorneyRobert E. O’Neill

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Remarks

Bernard R. Cohen, Sr., Commissioner, Florida Parole Commission Tallahassee, Florida

Kenneth S. Tucker, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida Wansley Walters, Secretary, Department of Juvenile Justice, Tallahassee, Florida

CommissionerBernard R. Cohen, Sr.

SecretaryKenneth Tucker

SecretaryWansley Walters

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Opening RemarksThe Honorable Pam Bondi, Attorney General, State of Florida, is Florida’s 37th Attorney General and fi rst woman to serve in this capacity. She looks forward to sharing her thoughts and priorities about the crime and violence issues we face in Florida and the nation.

OPENING SESSION THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012

The Honorable Pam BondiFlorida Attorney General

Derrick Brooks, President, FounderDerrick Brooks Charities, Tampa, Florida

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Keynote SpeakerDerrick Brooks is best known as the powerful and fast linebacker that led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win their fi rst and only Super Bowl, for defensive MVP awards and for numerous Pro-Bowl appearances. Yet Brooks is also known off the fi eld for his work in the Tampa Bay community. With his Brooks Bunch, a group of inner-city children he works with through the Ybor City Boys and Girls Club, Brooks is teaching children the value of education as well as showing them the opportunities and wonders that the world has to offer. Brooks’ charity also houses the state’s Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention and Black-on-Black crime prevention programs. This partnership with the Florida Consortium of Urban Leagues and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, helps protect hundreds of youth and elderly residents in the Tampa area against crime each year. Many people wonder how Brooks can show so much energy and commitment with his accomplishments on the football fi eld, and still give his all to helping people off the fi eld. But as Brooks told ESPN, “That’s who I am. I came here to do a job and be a winner. The Lord has put me in a position to help others, and I would be less than grateful if I didn’t take full advantage of this opportunity.”

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WORKSHOPS AT-A-GLANCETHURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012

WorkshopLocation

Concurrent Sessions 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Speaker

Florida Salons 1-3 Session A - Juvenile Justice Reform in Florida (Adults) Steve Solomon, Department of Juvenile Justice, Offi ce of PreventionPat McGhee, Department of Juvenile Justice, Offi ce of Prevention

Florida Salon 4 Session B - The Role of the Florida Parole Commission in Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Victim Assistance (Adults)

Stephen Hebert, Florida Parole CommissionDaphne Asbell, Florida Parole Commission

Meeting Rooms 5-6 Session C - Zero Tolerance In Florida: A Discussion of Law, Policy, Impact and Alternatives to Arrest (Adults)

Mark Greenwald,Department of Juvenile Justice, Offi ce of Research

Meeting Room 1 Session D - When Violence Occurs in the House of Worship (9-1-1, Someone Got Shot in My Church) (Adults)

Dr. Greg Robinson, Lakeland Police DepartmentDirector Darrell Daniels, Derrick Brooks Charities

Meeting Room 4 Session E - Effective Strategies for Intelligence-Led Policing

John Chafi n, Crime Analysis ManagerCorporal Jason Van BruntHillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ce

Florida Salon 5 Session F - The 16th Letter (Teens/Chaperons) David McGhee, Big Brothers, Flint, Michigan

Florida Salon 6 Session G - YOU Are OUR Future! We Must Reach YOU to Teach YOU (Teens/Chaperons)

Sergeant Kenny Norris, Tampa Police DepartmentDetective Sonja Wise, Tampa Police DepartmentOffi cer Susan Bowers, Tampa Police Department

WorkshopLocation

Concurrent Sessions3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Speaker

Florida Salons 1-3 Session H - Pill Mills: An Epidemic in Florida (Adults) Maria Chapa-Lopez, U. S. Attorney’s Offi ce,Middle District of Florida

Florida Salon 4 Session I - The Role of the Florida Parole Commission in Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Victim Assistance (Adults) (Repeat)

Stephen Hebert, Florida Parole CommissionDaphne Asbell, Florida Parole Commission

Meeting Rooms 5-6 Session J - Veterans Benefi ts Assistance: Helping Those Who Have Sacrifi ced for Us (Adults)

Ernest Houston, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Tampa, Florida

Meeting Room 1 Session K - Lessons From the Battlefi eld: A Wrongful Death Lawyer’s Guide to Keeping Your Child Alive (Adults)

Richard Ryles, Esq., Rosenthal, Levy, Simon, and RylesWest Palm Beach, Florida

Meeting Room 4 Session L - Educate, Engage, Empower and Encourage: Exploring the Recommendations of the Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men & Boys

Dr. Eddy Regnier, ChairmanRonald Henderson Chief Argatha Rigby-GilmoreLois A. ScottFlorida Council on the Social Status of Black Men & Boys

Florida Salon 5 Session M - Get It Straight (Teens/Chaperons) Rechi Butler, Get it Straight Foundation, Tampa, Florida

Florida Salon 6 Session N - Life Inside the Florida Prison System (Teens/Chaperons)

Eugene Morris, Department of Juvenile JusticeOnazina Washington, Department of Juvenile Justice

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WORKSHOPS AT-A-GLANCEFRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012

WorkshopLocation

Concurrent Sessions 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Speaker

Florida Salons 1-3 Session O - In Harm’s Way: Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention (Adults)

Donna Schulz, U. S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of FloridaDr. Jim Sewell, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (retired)

Florida Salon 4 Session P - Re-Entry It Takes Two (Adults) Robert Blount, Abe Brown Ministries, Inc.Albert Pearsall, COPS Offi ce, U. S. Department of Justice

Meeting Rooms 5-6 Session Q - Phoenix Rising: A New Beginning (Adults)

Rodney Smith, Deputy Chief, Ocala Police Department

Meeting Room 1 Session R - Florida Crime Stoppers Programs: Who They Are and How They Can Help You (Adults)

Richard Masten, Executive Director, Miami-Dade Crime StoppersBarb Bergin, Executive Director, Crime Line, Orlando, Florida

Florida Salon 5 Session S - Mentoring With a Purpose, The Phoenix Way (Teens/Chaperons)

Whitfi eld Jenkins, NAACP, Ocala, FloridaDavid L. Williams and Yvette R. Anderson, Take Stock in ChildrenOcala, Florida

Florida Salon 6 Session T - Making the Right Choices (Teens/Chaperons)

Bijan Hunter, F.B.I., West Palm Beach

WorkshopLocation

Concurrent Sessions 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Speaker

Florida Salons 1-3 Session U - Village Keepers: Victim Services and the Faith Community (Adults)

Pastor J.R. Thicklin, Destiny By Choice

Florida Salon 4 Session V - Domestic Minor Sex Traffi cking and the Innocence Lost National Initiative (Adults)

Gregory Christopher, Special Agent, F.B.I.Tampa Offi ce

Meeting Rooms 5-6 Session W - The Psycho/Social Impact of Slavery on African-Americans, and a Theoretical Process to Ameliorate this Malaise (Adults)

Wali Shabazz, National Trust for the Development of African-American Men

Meeting Room 1 Session X - Communities Count! How to Use Your Community to Impact School Success (Adults)

Jamiller Ellis, Community Compact SupervisorCoordinated Child Care of Pinellas, Inc.Sharon Carie, Senior Program ManagerCoordinated Child Care of Pinellas, Inc.

Florida Salon 5 Session Y - Overcoming the Odds (Teens/Chaperons) Denise Manning, Imagine Potential, Inc.Tallahassee, Florida

Florida Salon 6 Session Z - I Want Your SWAG (Teens/Chaperons) Darrell Hardge, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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WORKSHOPS AT-A-GLANCEFRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012

WorkshopLocation

Concurrent Sessions 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Speaker

Florida Salons 1-3 Session AA - Does Your Youth Group Have SWAG? (Students With Awesome Goals) (Adults)

Jeffrey Williams, Jazzy Educational Services, Lakeland, Florida

Florida Salon 4 Session BB - X-Box, Hip Hop and Dreadlocks: Not Your Father’s Child (Adults)

Randolph Lewis, Saint Petersburg College, Saint Petersburg, FloridaDr. Greg Robinson, Lakeland Police Department, Lakeland, Florida

Meeting Rooms 5-6 Session CC - Fathers That Stand Up Are the Biggest Gang Busters (Adults)

VJ Smith, MADDADS, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Meeting Room 1 Session DD - Stolen Identity (Adults) Amanda Riedel, U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of Florida

Florida Salon 5 Session EE - Destination Graduation: Strategies for Success in Dropout Prevention (Teens/Chaperons)

Dr. Kimberly Davis, Dropout Prevention, Department of Education

Florida Salon 6 Session FF - Making the Right Call/Choice Means Everything (High School, College and Beyond)(Teens/Chaperons)

Henry Johnson Jr., Common Sense, Saint Petersburg, Florida

WorkshopLocation

Concurrent Sessions 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Speaker

Florida Salons 5-6 Session GG - Youth Speak-Up, Speak-Out Session (Adults/Youth)

Rechi Butler, Get it Straight Foundation (Moderator)Youth Celebrity Panel (TBA)

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MEET THE LUNCHEON SPEAKERS

James M. Evans, Thursday Teen Lunch

How did James Evans discover the power of human worth? He had to overcome life’s challenges as the 17th child of twenty-one children in his family.

The extraordinary story of James Evans’ life is a true testament to the power of understanding human worth! James Evans’ presentations on “The Power of Human Worth” have both touched and turned around the lives of every person who has had the opportunity to listen to his message. And, every person who has the willingness to take the tools of his topic and wield them to create a better life, has unleashed his or her true human potential. Using his own life experiences, James has impacted the quality of life for individuals and entire corporations by explaining the secret and the power of human worth.

Talmadge (T) Willard Fair, Thursday Adult Lunch

T. Willard Fair is President and Chief Executive Offi cer of the Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc., and the Dean of Florida’s eight Urban League CEO’s. In 2011, he stepped down from an eight year tenure as the Chair of Florida’s State Board of Education. A powerful voice in the effort to improve his community, he has worked for the Miami Urban League since September 1963. Fair has served as an adjunct professor at the Atlanta University School of Social Work, Bethune-Cookman College, Florida International University, and the National Urban League’s Whitney M. Young, Jr., Center for Urban Leadership. He received a B.A. degree in sociology and graduated cum laude, from Johnson C. Smith University in 1961. He received a M.S.W. degree from Atlanta University School of Social Work in 1963.

Fair has 100-plus service and recognition awards, including, “Who’s Who Among Black Americans.” He is also a recipient of the State of Florida’s Outstanding Citizen Award for his commitment to the Sunshine State. Fair is co-founder, with Governor Jeb Bush, of the Liberty City Charter School, the fi rst charter school organized in the state of Florida. His tenure and experience in crime prevention and education issues over the last 30 years gives him an insight and perspective into the African American community and Black-on- Black crime which few others have. During this session he will have a conversation with us based on his knowledge and experience.

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MEET THE LUNCHEON SPEAKERS

Darryl Rouson, Friday Adult Lunch

Darryl Rouson is a St. Petersburg, Florida, lawyer, political activist, and Democratic politician who serves as the Florida House representative for District 55. It’s Mr. Rouson’s past, however, that has made him the man he is today. In 1983, he accepted a friend’s offer of cocaine while at a party. He developed an addiction to cocaine that grew at the expense of his reputation, and his life. He lost his law practice, his home, his wife and left St. Petersburg. After some time, he entered recovery through Reverend George Clements in Chicago, and the One Church-One Child program. Rouson became the recovery revival coordinator for that program, helping recovering addicts. He returned to St. Petersburg in 1998 and became active as a leader in the community. He became chairman of the St. Petersburg Area Black Chamber of Commerce, and he served on St. Petersburg’s Charter Review Commission. He headed a substance abuse ministry at Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. In November 2000, he was elected as president of the St. Petersburg Chapter of the NAACP. Under his leadership, the NAACP achieved a number of milestones to help small businesses owned by minorities. Rouson’s activism in the community and his law practice often involve his passions for civil rights and against drug addiction. He now uses this same passion and activism to represent his district and all African-Americans in the Florida Legislature.

Tommy Ford, Friday Teen Lunch

Tommy Ford is best known for his role as “Tommy” on the hit FOX television comedy, “MARTIN.” A Los Angeles native, Tommy graduated from the prestigious Fine Arts Acting Program of USC, and soon after landed his fi rst television role on NBC’s, “A Different World.” Shortly thereafter, he made his feature fi lm debut in Eddie Murphy’s “Harlem Knights.” Whether as an actor, author, producer, director or motivational speaker, Tommy has found success in every endeavor he has chosen to take on.

Despite being blessed with a reputation as an award-winning director and actor, Tommy remains fi rmly grounded and committed to the community. He is founder and president of BE STILL AND KNOW, INC., a non-profi t organization dedicated to building better communities for youth. His love and passion for children and youth led him to author a series of children’s books designed to provide healthy, spiritual and positive principles for daily living. In an effort to spread his message of encouragement and empowerment to children, youth and adults alike, he travels tirelessly as a speaker, motivating audiences in America and abroad.

His dedication to community service has garnered him the Volunteer Recognition Award from the National Conference of Community and Justice,and he has been inducted into Florida’s prestigious “5000 ROLE MODELS PROGRAM.” With a successful career in entertainment that has spanned over 20 years, Tommy remains humble, focused and determined to fulfi ll his purpose of service by living a life full of love, laughter and family.

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Luncheon A 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Adults)

(Florida Ballroom F-G)

Presiding: Allie Braswell, President and C.E.O., Central Florida Urban League Florida Consortium of Urban League Affi liates, Orlando, Florida

Invocation: Reverend Ernest Ferrell, President & CEO, Tallahassee Urban League Florida Consortium of Urban League Affi liates, Tallahassee, Florida

Remarks: Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, President & CEO, Urban League of Broward County Florida Consortium of Urban League Affi liates, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Colonel Michael Gauger, Chief Deputy, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Offi ce West Palm Beach, Florida

Introduction of Darrell B. Daniels, Director, Derrick Brooks Charities Youth ProgramsSpeaker: Tampa, Florida

Keynote Speaker: T. Willard Fair, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Miami Florida Consortium of Urban League Affi liates, Miami, Florida

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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012LUNCHEON

Luncheon B 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Teens/Chaperons)

(Florida Ballroom D-E)

Presiding: Lieutenant Beverly Morrison (retired) Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Offi ce West Palm Beach, Florida

Invocation: Elder Arthur Green Jr., Senior Pastor, House of Restoration, Church of God Tampa, Florida

Keynote Speaker: James M. Evans, CEO, President, Principal Consultant Eagle Quest Group, Inc., Tampa, Florida

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FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012LUNCHEON

Luncheon A 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Adults)

(Florida Ballroom F-G)

Presiding: Dr. Gregory Robinson, Crime Prevention Unit Lakeland Police Department, Lakeland, Florida

Invocation: Reverend Beverly Hills Lane, Senior Pastor Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church President, Florida One Church, One Child, Tampa, Florida

Remarks: The Honorable Bill Foster, Mayor, City of Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg, Florida

Chief Anthony Holloway Clearwater Police Department, Clearwarter, Florida Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Darryl Rouson Representative, District 55, Florida House of Representatives Saint Petersburg, Florida

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Luncheon B 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Teens/Chaperons)

(Florida Ballroom D-E)

Presiding: Captain Roosevelt “Rocky” Ratliff Tampa Police Department Tampa Florida

Invocation: Reverend Adrian S. Taylor, Senior Pastor Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, Gainesville, Florida

Keynote Speaker: Tommy Ford, Actor, Director, Author and Community Activist Los Angeles, California

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012LUNCHEON

Tommy Ford

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3:45 p.m. -5:15 p.m. Youth Speak-Up Speak-Out Session

Come join us in this unique session. For the fi rst time, teens and adults have been asked to participate in a joint training session on Friday afternoon. It is designed to be a thought-provoking exploration of issues associated with community-based violence and prevention initiatives. Teens and adults will participate in an open discussion to share their experiences and insight on factors that contribute to crime and violence. The session will feature speakers, and a celebrity teen panel. Of course, we want to hear from as many teens in attendance as possible. There will be door prizes and other surprises. This workshop is sponsored by the 27th National Conference Host Committee.

Moderators

Reichi Butler, FounderGet Straight FoundationTampa, Florida

Teen Celebrity Panel (TBA)

YOUTH SPEAK-UP SPEAK-OUT

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FACILITY MAP

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Thursday, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Juvenile Justice Reform in FloridaRhyna Jefferson, MPA, MSP, Deputy ManagerOffi ce of Prevention and Victim ServicesFlorida Department of Juvenile Justice, Tallahassee, Florida - ModeratorSteven Solomon, Federal Grants ManagerFlorida Department of Juvenile Justice, Tallahassee, FloridaAudrey (Pat) McGhee, Delinquency Prevention SupervisorFlorida Department of Juvenile JusticeSaint Petersburg, Florida - PresentersThis presentation features the reforms that the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is enacting statewide. These reforms are taking place in all aspects of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice including Prevention, Probation, Detention and Residential Services. All areas will be discussed. This workshop is sponsored by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.Session A - Florida Salons 1-3

The Role of the Florida Parole Commission in Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Victim AssistanceKiwanis (Kim) Dickey, Florida Parole CommissionTallahassee, Florida - ModeratorStephen Hebert, Director of Clemency InvestigationsFlorida Parole Commission, Tallahassee, FloridaDaphne Asbell, Victim Coordinator, Florida Parole CommissionTallahassee, Florida - PresentersThis workshop will review the role and responsibilities of the Florida Parole Commission and provide participants with an understanding of the criteria mandated by the Objective Guidelines, which govern the parole decision-making process. The Commission, through careful and deliberate consideration, selects parole eligible offenders for release into society. Additionally, the Commission is responsible for setting the terms and conditions of supervision for specifi c release programs within its lawful jurisdiction. The Commission’s decisions are made with public safety as its priority followed by a concerted effort to order release conditions which will enhance chances for successful reintegration into society. The ultimate goal is to prevent future crime, thereby reducing victimization. This workshop is sponsored by the Florida Parole Commission.Session B - Florida Salon 4

Zero Tolerance In Florida: A Discussion of Law, Policy, Impact and Alternatives to ArrestDr. Kimberly Davis, Director, Dropout Prevention ProgramFlorida Department of Education, Tallahassee, Florida - ModeratorMark Greenwald, Chief of Research and PlanningFlorida Department of Juvenile JusticeTallahassee, Florida - PresenterThe Department of Juvenile Justice will discuss delinquency trends for offenses occurring on school grounds throughout Florida. This will include an examination of: current and historical delinquency in school trends; discussion of offenses and ultimate court outcomes for these youth; trends and arrest patterns for black youth versus non-black youth; and, a discussion of evidence-based alternatives to arrest that hold youth accountable and have improved outcomes over arrest and formal court processing. This workshop is sponsored by the Florida Department of Education.Session C - Meeting Rooms 5-6

When Violence Occurs in the House of Worship: “9-1-1 Someone Got Shot inMy Church”Charles Thompson, Assistant Chief of PoliceLakeland Police Department, Lakeland, Florida - ModeratorDr. Gregory Robinson, Supervisor, Crime Prevention UnitLakeland Police Department, Lakeland, FloridaDarrell Daniels, Director, Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs, Tampa, Florida - PresentersThe idea for this workshop stems from several recent shootings, assaults, burglaries, and other violent crimes at churches and other houses of worship. Participants will be provided with an overview of recent incidents to better understand the motivations and techniques. The “MO” of individuals who commit this type of crime will also be discussed. From security assessments, to property identifi cation and personal safety programs, this timely and needed workshop will also discuss practical crime prevention techniques. The goal is to focus on preparation and the use of crime prevention principles in all kinds of houses of worship. This workshop is sponsored by the Lakeland Police Department. Session D - Meeting Room 1

ADULT WORKSHOPS

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Effective Strategies for Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP)John Chafi n, Crime Analysis ManagerHillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ce, Tampa Florida - ModeratorCorporal Jason Van Brunt, Special Investigations Division.Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ce, Tampa, Florida - PresenterIntelligence-led policing is a business model and managerial philosophy. In ILP, data analysis and crime intelligence are utilized in an objective, decision-making framework to facilitate problem and crime reduction, disruption and prevention. ILP uses strategic management and effective enforcement techniques to target serious, repeat offenders. In this session the presenters will share and discuss innovative ways in which intelligence-led policing, community policing and community involvement has impacted crime in Hillsborough County. This workshop should be attended by both law enforcement and community partners (those who are dedicated to making positive changes). This workshop is sponsored by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ce.Session E - Meeting Room 4

Thursday, 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.

Pill Mills: An Epidemic in FloridaWilliam C. Daniels, Law Enforcement Coordination SpecialistPublic Affairs, U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of Florida Tampa, Florida - ModeratorMaria Chapa-Lopez, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of Florida, Tampa, Florida - PresenterA “pill mill” is a doctor’s offi ce, clinic, or health care facility that routinely conspires in the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances outside the scope of the prevailing standards of medicine. Florida leads the nation in diverted prescription drugs, resulting in seven Floridians dying every day and countless others throughout the nation. This workshop will address the operation, investigation and prosecution of illegal pain clinics and other facilities. This workshop is sponsored by the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of Florida.Session H - Florida Salons 1-3

The Role of the Florida Parole Commission in Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Victim Assistance (REPEAT)Kiwanis (Kim) Dickey, Florida Parole CommissionTallahassee, Florida - ModeratorStephen Hebert, Director of Clemency InvestigationsFlorida Parole Commission, Tallahassee, FloridaDaphne Asbell, Victim CoordinatorFlorida Parole Commission, Tallahassee, Florida - Presenters This workshop will review the role and responsibilities of the Florida Parole Commission and provide participants with an understanding of the criteria mandated by the Objective Guidelines, which govern the parole decision-making process. The Commission, through careful and deliberate consideration, selects parole eligible offenders for release into society. Additionally, the Commission is responsible for setting the terms and conditions of supervision for specifi c release programs within its lawful jurisdiction. The Commission’s decisions are made with public safety as its priority followed by a concerted effort to order release conditions which will enhance chances for successful reintegration into society. The ultimate goal is to prevent future crime, thereby reducing victimization. This workshop sponsored by the Florida Parole Commission.Session I - Florida Salon 4

Veterans’ Benefi ts Assistance: Helping Those Who Have Sacrifi ced for UsAdrian Arnold, Captain, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Offi ceLargo, Florida - ModeratorErnest Houston, Minority & Elderly Coordinator U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Benefi ts Administration Regional Offi ce, Saint Petersburg, Florida - Presenter One of our country’s greatest assets is its veterans. Some of them have paid the ultimate sacrifi ce and many others have come back home “less than whole,” in a physical, emotional or spiritual way. The Veterans Administration offers several programs for veterans, their families and survivors, but many veterans, especially minority veterans, are not fully aware of these services. This workshop will provide an overview of these programs and benefi ts, as well as qualifi cations, and the application/claims process. This workshop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs.Session J - Meeting Rooms 5-6

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Lessons From the Battlefi eld: A Wrongful Death Attorney’s Guide to Keeping Your Child AliveLieutenant Beverly Morrison (retired), Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Offi ce, West Palm Beach, Florida - ModeratorRichard A. Ryles, Attorney, Rosenthal, Levy, Simon and Ryles, West Palm Beach, Florida - PresenterThe presenter, Attorney Richard Ryles, will use vignettes to identify dangerous, sometimes life- threatening, situations parents commonly face with children, such as drinking while driving, texting while driving, dating violence, bullying and other reckless behavior. From his experience as a trial attorney, Mr. Ryles will offer insight and solutions that can help avoid or prevent these situations and their tragic outcomes. This workshop is sponsored by Rosenthal, Levy, Simon and Ryles, P.A., Attorneys at Law.Session K - Meeting Room 1

Educate, Engage, Empower and Encourage: Exploring the Recommendations of the Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men & Boys Tawanna Leven-Forbes, Florida Offi ce of the Attorney GeneralTallahassee, Florida - ModeratorEddy Regnier, Ph.D., Chairman, Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist , Assessment and Psychotherapy ServicesTallahassee, FloridaRonald Henderson, Health Subcommittee ChairmanFlorida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and BoysDivision of Disease Control, Statewide Minority AIDS CoordinatorFlorida Department of Health, Tallahassee, FloridaArgatha Rigby-Gilmore, Criminal Justice, Crime Prevention Subcommittee Chair, Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, Chief, Lake City Police DepartmentLake City, FloridaLois A. Scott, Employment and Economics Subcommittee ChairFlorida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and BoysProgram Manager, Offi ce of One Stop and Program SupportDepartment of Economic Opportunity, Tallahassee, Florida - PresentersThe Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys is charged with studying the conditions that affect black men and boys and advancing recommendations to policy makers to improve those conditions. This workshop will educate participants on the responsibilities of the Council, heighten awareness on issues faced by

this population in communities across Florida, and offer the opportunity for participants to share their observations and experiences related to black men and boys. The Council’s fi ndings and recommendations related to the education, health, families, crime prevention, criminal justice, employment and economic issues faced by Florida’s black men and boys will be presented. Community stakeholders also will discuss effective interventions available to assist our black men and boys to become productive citizens. This workshop is sponsored by the Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.Session L - Meeting Room 4

Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

In Harm’s Way: Law Enforcement Suicide PreventionDonna Schulz, Law Enforcement Coordination Manager (retired)U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of FloridaTampa, Florida - Moderator/PresenterDr. Jim Sewell, Assistant Commissioner (retired)Florida Department of Law EnforcementGulfport, Florida - PresenterEvery day, somewhere in America, a law enforcement offi cer commits suicide. More offi cers die from suicide than in the line of duty. Sadly, murder-suicide rates in this group also have increased dramatically, almost doubling from 2005 to 2006. In order to strengthen community wellness across the nation, (wellness and well being) within the criminal justice community is imperative. Training and education are keys to help reduce the suicide rate, divorce rate, and a host of other health-related issues, including alcohol abuse. Donna Schulz has fi rst-hand experience in the trauma of law enforcement suicide. Join her in this worthwhile project reaching out to “America’s Finest,” and providing needed tools within the law enforcement community. This workshop is sponsored by the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of Florida. Session O - Florida Salons 1-3

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Re-entry: It Takes TwoCedric Gordon, Assistant Chief, Saint Petersburg Police DepartmentSaint Petersburg, Florida - ModeratorRobert P. Blount, PresidentAbe Brown Ministries, Inc., Tampa, Florida Albert Anthony Pearsall III, Consultant/Senior Policy Analyst (retired), Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of JusticeUpper Marlboro, Maryland - PresentersThe Transitional Living Program (TLP) of Abe Brown Ministries is established to provide the ex-offender with a safe residence, afford the opportunity to attain employment, assist in re-entering society and provide counseling in accountability and living productively in the mainstream of life. The program seeks to build upon and positively enhance the motivations of ex-offenders and is committed to changing lives and communities, one person at a time. In order to create such an environment, cooperation is required both from the community and the ex-offender. This workshop will identify how law enforcement and community service providers must work together for successful re-entry and public safety. This workshop is sponsored by the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of Florida.Session P - Florida Salon 4

Phoenix Rising: A New BeginningRandolph Lewis, President , Lewis Maxwell Training ConsultantsSaint Petersburg, Florida - ModeratorRodney B. Smith, Deputy Chief of PoliceOcala Police Department, Ocala, Florida - PresenterPhoenix Rising is a community development program that simultaneously addresses core issues facing low-income communities: housing, education, employment, crime prevention, and leadership development. In the Phoenix Rising program, low-income young adults ages 18 - 21 work toward their GED’s or high school diplomas, learning job, leadership and life skills that will prepare them for employment or college. In addition, they serve their communities by building affordable housing while transforming their own lives and roles in society. This workshop is sponsored by the Ocala Police Department. Session Q - Meeting Rooms 5-6

Florida Crime Stoppers Programs: Who They Are and How They Can Help YouEdna Smith, Program AdministratorFlorida Offi ce of the Attorney General, Tallahassee, Florida - ModeratorRichard Masten, Executive DirectorMiami-Dade Crime Stoppers, Miami, Florida Barb Bergin, Executive DirectorCrime Line, Orlando, Florida - PresentersCrime Stoppers is a community-based crime prevention program designed to help law enforcement solve crimes by rewarding anonymous tipsters who supply criminal information leading to arrests. It is a unique partnership between the community, law enforcement and the media, based on the principal that someone other than the criminal has information that can solve a crime. This partnership enhances the process of identifi cation and apprehension of criminals by offering rewards to the public at large for the arrest of offenders while maintaining the anonymity of the caller. Florida has 32 Crime Stopper programs serving 64 of 67 counties. Crime Stoppers works! It gets criminals off the street. In this session, join two of Florida’s largest Crime Stopper programs, Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade County and Central Florida CrimeLine, and see how they work and how the program can help you and your community. This workshop is sponsored by the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers (FACS). Session R - Meeting Room 1

Friday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.

Village Keepers: Victim Services and Faith Community CollaborationMichelle Johnson, Victim AdvocateFlorida Offi ce of the Attorney General, Tallahassee, Florida - ModeratorPastor J.R. Thicklin, Executive Director, Destiny By Choice, Inc.West Palm Beach, Florida - Presenter The faith-based community Historically, has always been there for those that are hungry, homeless, downtrodden and incarcerated. Of equal importance is the vital role that the faith-based community can play in preventing crime in our communities, properly responding to victims and working with victim services agencies and organizations. This workshop will address the issue of victimization and how the faith community can remove barriers and build bridges with secular organizations including victim

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services, law enforcement and health care providers. The goal is for participants to leave with a greater knowledge of collaboration beyond barriers. This workshop is sponsored by Destiny By Choice, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida. Session U - Florida Salons 1-3

Domestic Minor Sex Traffi cking and the Innocence Lost National InitiativeCarol Michalik, Community Outreach CoordinatorFederal Bureau of Investigation, Tampa Regional Offi ceTampa, Florida - ModeratorGregory Christopher, Special AgentFederal Bureau of Investigation, Tampa Regional Offi ceTampa, Florida - PresenterFlorida is emerging as a major hub for human traffi cking in the United States. According to authorities, it is approaching epidemic proportions in Florida. Unlike human smuggling, human traffi cking includes U.S. citizens, especially runaway youth, male and female. Human traffi cking occurs when persons are held against their will and raped, beaten or otherwise forced into labor or the sex trade. This session will cover the epidemic of domestic minor sex traffi cking in central Florida and the Tampa area. It will discuss how victims are recruited and exploited through prostitution. This workshop is sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tampa Regional Offi ce.Sessions V - Florida Salon 4

The Psycho/Social Impact of Slavery on African-Americans and a Theoretical Process to Ameliorate this MalaiseClarence Fort (retired), Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ceTampa, Florida - ModeratorWali Shabazz, Southern Regional DirectorNational Trust for the Development of African-American MenTampa, Florida - PresenterThe National Trust preaches black self-help in the tradition of Frederick Douglas and, currently, Bill Cosby. The message is self-reliance and self-respect. Schools teach reading, writing and comprehension. It’s the community’s responsibility to teach values. In order to begin to embrace this idea, African-Americans must understand what the institution of slavery has done to our dignity and self-respect as a people. This workshop is designed to give

participants a working framework or cultural equation to begin the process of healing and reconstruction.Session W - Meeting Rooms 5-6

Communities Count! How to Use Your Community to Impact School SuccessDr. Kimberly Davis, Dropout Prevention ProgramFlorida Department of Education, Tallahassee, Florida - ModeratorJamiller Ellis, Community Compact SupervisorCoordinated Child Care of Pinellas, Inc.Pinellas Park, FloridaSharon Carie, Senior Program ManagerCoordinated Child Care of Pinellas, Inc.Pinellas Park, Florida - PresentersThis session will detail the implementation of an initiative to build and develop a Community Compact program and will identify strategies to promote a sense of urgency, activism, knowledge, and support for at-risk youth in the community. Specifi cally, ideas will be shared on how to engage the community and schools to help increase parental involvement and develop parent leaders, build business partnerships, increase community involvement, and obtain volunteer and mentor support for student success. This workshop is sponsored by the Florida Department of Education.Session X - Meeting Room 1

Friday, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Does Your Youth Group Have SWAG? (Students With Awesome Goals)Michael Boykins, Pinellas County Urban LeagueSaint Petersburg, Florida - ModeratorJeffrey Williams, President, Motivational SpeakerJazzy Educational Services, Lakeland, Florida - PresenterLearn how to get hard-to-reach youth involved in positive activities by creating SWAG (Students With Awesome Goals). From fi rst-hand experience, Mr. Williams will provide practical tips on how to run a program with a limited budget.Session AA - Florida Salons 1-3

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X-Box, Hip Hop and Dreadlocks: Not Your Father’s ChildRandolph Lewis, President, Lewis Maxwell Training ConsultantsSaint Petersburg, Florida - Moderator/PresenterDr. Gregory Robinson, Crime Prevention SupervisorLakeland Police Department, Lakeland Florida - PresenterDrastic times have seen drastic measures in American history. Families have evolved and the teenagers of today appear to be so much different than the youth of yesterday. This training has been designed to take an in-depth look at the attitudes, values, goals, and overall self concept of today’s youth, and how to establish a positive working relationship with them. It will focus on the three factors that infl uence today’s youth: music, media, and peers. This workshop is sponsored by Saint Petersburg College.Session BB - Florida Salon 4

Fathers That Stand Up Are the Biggest Gang BustersRodney Smith, Deputy Chief, Ocala Police DepartmentOcala, Florida - ModeratorV.J. Smith, National President, Men Against Destruction Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder (MADDADS) Local Founder, Minneapolis MADDADSMinneapolis, Minnesota - PresenterThe mission of MADDADS is to bring about positive change. To seek out, encourage, motivate and guide committed men in the struggle to save children, communities and ourselves from the social ills that presently plague our neighborhoods. This work shop is designed to showcase the MADDADS model of transforming neighborhoods. It will show the value of male role models and fathers in the community. It will provide facts and tell the history of how we got here, but also give important tools that can be used to save the next generation of young boys. This workshop is sponsored by Men Against Destruction Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder (MADDADS).Session CC - Meeting Rooms 5-6

Stolen IdentityWilliam C. Daniels, Law Enforcement Coordination SpecialistPublic Affairs, U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of FloridaTampa, Florida - ModeratorAmanda Riedel, Assistant U.S. Attorney GeneralU.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of Florida Tampa, Florida - Presenter

Victims of identity theft are citizens who have had bank accounts wiped out, credit histories ruined, and jobs and valuable possessions taken away. In some cases, they have even been arrested for crimes they did not commit. The fi nancial toll exacted by identity theft can be crippling, and the emotional trauma can be as devastating as many of the most violent offenses. Far from being a victimless crime, identity theft has profound and often tragic consequences for those affected by it. Presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of Florida, this session will address the impact of stolen identity among consumers. It will discuss safeguards against these crimes on both an individual level as well as at an organization or company level. This workshop is sponsored by the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of Florida.Session DD - Meeting Room 1

Friday, 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.Adults and Teens

Youth Speak-Up, Speak-Out SessionTommy Ford, Actor, Director, Community ActivistLos Angeles, California Reichi Butler, Founder, Get Straight FoundationTampa, Florida - ModeratorsTeen Celebrity Panel (TBA) - PresentersThe Youth Speak-Up, Speak-Out session is a new feature of the conference. For the fi rst time, teens and adults have been asked to participate in a joint training session on Friday afternoon. It is designed to be a thought-provoking exploration of issues associated with community-based violence and prevention initiatives. Teens and adults will participate in an open discussion to share their experiences and insight on factors that contribute to crime and violence. The session will feature speakers, and a celebrity teen panel. Of course, we want to hear from as many teens in attendance as possible. Please join us. There will be door prizes and other surprises. This workshop is sponsored by the 27th National Conference Host Committee.

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Thursday, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

The 16th LetterRegina Bell, West Palm Beach Police Department, West Palm Beach, Florida - ModeratorDavid McGhee, Program Director, 100 Men/100 WomenBig Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint, Flint, Michigan - PresenterThe 16th Letter is a philosophy-driven outreach program for youth and families. The program’s desire is to engage, empower and enlighten youth and families while helping them discover the great potential that lies within. Consequently, this will ensure the healthy development of communities across our country. The phrase “16th Letter” comes from the belief that when approached with logic, many of life’s critical issues are tied to a word that begins with the letter “P.” The 16th Letter programming features success-based topics that begin with the letter “P.” This model is designed to apply theory and research to practical issues and problems.Session F - Florida Salon 5

YOU Are OUR Future! We Must Reach YOU to Teach YOUCaptain Diane Hobley-Burney, Tampa Police DepartmentTampa, Florida - ModeratorSergeant Kenny Norris, Tampa Police Department, Tampa, FloridaDetective Sonja Wise, Tampa Police DepartmentTampa, Florida Offi cer Susan Bowers, Tampa Police DepartmentTampa, Florida - PresentersThis session is designed to engage the participants through a series of skits and role playing exercises to demonstrate how adults can connect with youth to assist them in reaching their full potential. It will also enable youth to participate and interact with law enforcement offi cers in an effort to show that the future of safe neighborhoods rests with them. This workshop is sponsored by the Tampa Police Department.Session G - Florida Salon 6

Thursday, 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.

Get it StraightWilliam Knowles, Derrick Brooks CharitiesTampa, Florida - ModeratorRechi Butler, Founder/Director, Get it Straight FoundationTampa, Florida - PresenterIn this session, youth will learn the consequences of criminal behavior from a reformed convicted youthful offender who turned his life around. They will learn techniques to help avoid criminal behavior and become successful in life.Session M - Florida Salon 5

Life Inside the Florida Prison SystemYvonne Woodard, Florida Department of Juvenile JusticeTallahassee, Florida - ModeratorEugene Morris, Communications SupervisorFlorida Department of Juvenile Justice, Tallahassee, FloridaOnazina Washington, Florida Department of Juvenile JusticeTallahassee, Florida - PresentersEugene Morris will present a workshop on life within the Florida prison system. Using the 1993 videotape entitled, “Life Inside,” Morris will provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at prison life that is geared toward educating youth about the harsh realities of life behind bars. In the video, youthful offenders tell their stories about bad decisions that landed them in prison and the challenges they’ll face upon returning to society after their incarceration. The video is geared toward keeping young people from ever entering the correctional system by discouraging them from illegal behavior. This workshop is sponsored by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.Session N - Florida Salon 6

Friday, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Mentoring With a Purpose/The Phoenix WayWhitfi eld Jenkins, Civil and Human Rights ActivistMarion County Branch, NAACP, Ocala, Florida - Moderator/PresenterDavis L. Williams, Take Stock in Children, Ocala, FloridaYvette R. Anderson, Take Stock in ChildrenOcala, Florida - PresentersThe Take Stock in Children mentoring model originated from a public school district program. It

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focuses on matching up community volunteers with at-risk students, one-on-one, in numerous schools throughout the district. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from a Take Stock in Children mentee, David L. Williams, who entered the program in 1997 as a 7th grade student. Today, David is an elementary school teacher in the Marion County, Florida School District and an assistant football coach at Trinity Catholic High School. David’s mother, Yvette R. Anderson, will also be a part of the presentation. Mr. Whitfi eld became David’s mentor while he was in the 7th grade, and had the pleasure to mentor him through his high school graduation. Workshop participants will receive a powerful real life experience from the perspective of the mentee, his family, the mentor and the school district. This mentoring experience covers 14 years of relationships, which are still intact today. Information on the Take Stock in Children program also will be provided. This workshop is sponsored by the Ocala, Florida Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).Session S - Florida Salon 5

Making the Right ChoicesCarol Michalik, Community Outreach CoordinatorFederal Bureau of Investigation, Tampa Regional Offi ceTampa, Florida - ModeratorBijan Hunter, Special AgentFederal Bureau of InvestigationWest Palm Beach, Florida - PresenterThis session seeks to help youth experiencing social and economic adversity understand that success is still possible based upon the choices that they make. A new initiative by the FBI is providing young people with lessons about making good decisions, the effects of bad choices, and fi nding the path to rewarding career opportunities. By participating in this session, young people focus on achieving success by pursuing positive career goals. Law enforcement recognizes that aggressive enforcement actions directed at gangsters and violent criminals are only part of the solution to the problems plaguing the residents of our cities. It is also important to reach out to our community leaders and schools to send the message that law enforcement will work with you to encourage our youth to make good decisions and lead productive lives. This workshop is sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tampa Regional Offi ce.Session T - Florida Salon 6

Friday, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Overcoming the OddsClarence Ford, (Retired)Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ceTampa, Florida - ModeratorDenise Manning, President and Founder Imagine Potential, Inc. Tallahassee, Florida - PresenterA juvenile arrest record can obliterate work and educational opportunities for a young person, simply because he/she used poor judgment. Civil Citation is a process to steer youth committing fi rst-time misdemeanors into intervention services at the early stage of delinquency to help them avoid further involvement with the criminal justice system. In Florida’s 2011 legislative session, a new law was passed that requires Civil Citation in every community. This session will discuss Florida’s efforts in creating and implementing Civil Citation statewide. It also will provide insight into other strategies that have been successful in helping young people overcome the odds. Session Y - Florida Salon 5

I Want Your SWAGKelvin Bledsoe, Urban League of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, Florida - ModeratorDarrell M. Hardge, President, New DimensionFort Lauderdale, Florida - PresenterWhat is SWAG (Someone With A Grind)? A grind is a work ethic that will allow a person to accomplish a goal. This session provides success principles and techniques from the book “Prescription for Success,” authored by the presenter, Mr. Hardge. It will focus on the internal development of the participants. It seeks to teach success and leadership principles and how to manifest these principles in their own lives. It stresses the importance of a solid education, goal setting, the entrepreneurial mind set and much more.Session Z – Florida Salon 6

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Destination Graduation: Strategies for Success in Dropout PreventionDr. Kimberly Davis, Director, Dropout Prevention ProgramFlorida Department of EducationTallahassee, Florida - Moderator/PresenterThis session will provide an overview of the efforts in Florida to meet the needs of students who are at risk of dropping out of school. In addition, the presenter will address factors leading to dropping out, as well as strategies for involving families and communities in the efforts to keep students engaged in school. This workshop is sponsored by the Florida Department of Education.Session EE - Florida Salon 5

Making the Right Call/Choice Means Everything (High School, College and Beyond)Watson Haynes, Saint Petersburg CollegeSaint Petersburg, Florida - ModeratorHenry Johnson Jr., Motivational SpeakerCommon Sense, Saint Petersburg, Florida - PresentersThis session will discuss the importance of making the right choices in life. In an upbeat and motivational style that relates to young people, Mr. Johnson will discuss attitude and thinking and the important role they play in infl uencing our lives for either the good or the negative. Session FF - Florida Salon 6

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SPECIAL EXHIBIT

CRIME STOPPERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

"Together we do make a difference"

Crime Stoppers is a community action program that gives citizens the opportunity to become involved in the fi ght against crime in Miami-Dade County and make our community a better place to live, work and go to school. To help you understand how Crime Stoppers works, with whom it works, and the important ways that it can help to Prevent Crime in the Black Community, we have developed a documentary fi lm series entitled:

“REWARDS, REENACTMENTS AND THE ANONYMOUS GUARANTEE” The 30-year program taking killers, thugs and thieves out of your neighborhoods. Please join us at one of the scheduled showings listed below.

Greco Board Room

Showings:

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - “The Liberty City Massacre”3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - “Kids Killed in the Crossfi re”

Thursday, May 17, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - “Weapons of War on Our Streets”10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - “The Liberty City Massacre”1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - “Murder at the Corner Market” (2011 Emmy Award) 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - “Kids Killed in the Crossfi re”

Friday, May 18, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - “Murder at the Corner Market” (2011 Emmy Award)10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - “The Liberty City Massacre”

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General InformationConference dates are May 16-18, 2012. All conference sessions will be held at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina, 700 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33602. Offi cial conference name badges are required for admission to all sessions and activities.

Luncheon TicketsA limited number of luncheon tickets may be available for participants’ families and friends at a cost of $35.00 each. If available, tickets may be purchased at the registration center.

Teen ActivitiesThe Conference will provide a full schedule of activities for teens and chaperons. Teens are encouraged to attend the plenary session, teen luncheons, youth speak-up, speak-out session and the special track of workshops designed for teens.

Certifi cates of Attendance Certifi cates of Attendance will be awarded to adult participants who attend four (4) of the fi ve (5) break-out sessions between Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May 18. Participants must check the sessions attended on the “Application for Certifi cate of Attendance,” complete the required information, sign and date the application form. By signing this form you are certifying that you have met the requirements for attendance. These applications are included in each registration packet. To get your Certifi cate of Attendance, return the completed application to the registration center on Friday, May 18, between 5:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Certifi cates of Participation will be issued to teens who attend four (4) of the fi ve (5) break-out sessions. These also will be issued at the registration center on Friday, May 18, between 5:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Conference EvaluationsTo continue to offer the very best crime prevention training, and to give you a voice in planning for future conferences, a conference evaluation form is included in each registration packet. Please complete this form and return it with your attendance application after the fi nal workshop session on Friday.

Continuing Education CreditUp to 17 hours of mandatory retraining credits are available to law enforcement offi cers and corrections and juvenile justice employees, subject to approval by the employing agency. Other national, state and local licensing boards and certifying organizations may grant continuing education credits for conference attendance, when provided a copy of the agenda and certifi cate of attendance. Contact your board or organization to determine the specifi c requirements.

Americans with Disabilities ActIndividuals who need special accommodations or auxiliary aids for conference participation are requested to make their needs and preferences known to the Florida Attorney General’s conference staff at the registration center.

Job/Resource/Vendor FairThese functions will be held in the Grand Ballroom Foyer and the Florida Ballroom Foyer from 12:00 p.m. Wednesday through 5:00 p.m. Friday. Participants (legal, law enforcement, and allied professions) will be able to explore alternative career paths and employment opportunities with federal, state and local governmental entities and private organizations. Commercial and non-commercial crime prevention services and products will display and promote state-of-the-art technologies and programs. Vendors of black art, crafts, books, apparel and other specialties will market their products during this function. There is also a Special Exhibit provided by the Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers Program. More information is available on Page 29.

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IN MEMORIUM

Jerry Lamar Wells, age 65, a retired West Palm Beach Police Sergeant, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2012. On behalf of all the staff at the Florida Offi ce of the Attorney General and the National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community family, our most heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of Sergeant Wells.

Two years ago on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the conference, we began to put together a history of the conference. Everyone that we spoke to acknowledged that an accurate history could not be written without Jerry Wells in it. When the fi rst conference was held in 1986, the sponsor’s intention was for it to be a one-time event. Jerry, however, had other ideas. He approached Attorney General Butterworth,

and committed the West Palm Beach Police Department to host the next conference in their city. Of course, the West Palm Beach Police Department, the City of West Palm Beach and all of Palm Beach County backed up his offer,

and set the pattern that still exists today at the 27th National Conference of a local host for the conference.

Jerry made it a point to attend every conference, until his health prevented him from doing so, attending the fi rst 25 conferences. We will miss him and the strong support he provided. As long as the conference continues, it will be a part of his legacy and he will not be forgotten.

Jerry L. WellsWest Palm Beach Police Department (retired)

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JOB FAIRClearwater Police Department

Central Florida Urban League

Derrick Brooks Youth Programs

Eagle Quest Group, Inc.

Florida Department of Corrections

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Florida Lottery

Florida Parole Commission

Florida Youth Challenge Academy

Jacksonville Urban League

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ce

Orange County Sheriff’s Offi ce

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Offi ce

Pinellas County Urban League

Rosenthal, Levy, Simon, and Ryles Law Firm

Saint Petersburg College

Saint Petersburg Police Department

Tampa Police Department

Tallahassee Urban League

Urban League of Broward County

Urban League of Greater Miami

University Behavioral Center

Urban League of Palm Beach County

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VENDORSKarima & Raushanah Enterprises

Neesha’s Finest Fashion

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Conference Sponsors

Platinum Level

Florida Parole Commission

Florida Association of Crime Stoppers

Florida Department of Corrections

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Palm Beach County, Florida Sheriff Ric L. Bradshaw

Gold Level

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida Department of Education

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Offi ce

Rosenthal, Levy, Simon and Ryles, P.A., Attorneys at Law

Silver Level

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Florida Lottery

Men Against Destruction Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder (M.A.D. D.A.D.S.)

Conference Host Agencies:Clearwater Police Department

Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tampa Regional Offi ce

Florida Highway Patrol, Troop C

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ce, Black Advisory Council

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Offi ce

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

Lakeland Police Department

Minority Law Enforcement Council of Palm Beach County

Orange County Sheriff’s Offi ce

Pasco County Sheriff’s Offi ce

Pinellas County Urban League

Riviera Beach Police Department

Saint Petersburg College

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Saint Petersburg Police Department

Tampa International Airport Police Department

Tampa Police Department

Temple Terrace Police Department

United States Attorney’s Offi ce, Middle District of Florida

United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Urban League of Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach Police Department

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