Fort Wayne/Allen County

Youth forum to discuss halting violence

The Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council will host a Youth Violence Prevention Forum from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Mayor Sharon Tucker announced Monday that the forum is part of the overall Youth Violence Prevention Program outlined last month. She wants to empower young people to take an active role in addressing violence in the community, a news release said.

The forum will feature youth-led conversations with community leaders, professionals and advocates. It also will include panel discussions on prevention strategies, community resources and solutions. Vendors and food trucks will be on-site.

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