Big Talker 1210 Special Presentation:
Broadcasting LIVE from Drexel University
Mitchell Auditorium at Bossone Research Enterprise Center
Youth & Violence
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Obama, Race, & Politics
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Big Talker 1210 host Dr. Chuck Williams, PhD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Drexel University and the Director of Drexel's Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence. Dr. Chuck and guests will analyze the causes of violent behavior in school aged children and take a comprehensive look at ways to correct the problem.
Special Guest:
Philadelphia Police Commissioner
Charles Ramsey
Dr. Myrna Shure
Developmental Psychologist
Drexel University Department of Psychology
Archye Leacock
Executive Director
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth
J. C. Lore
Associate Clinical Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Children’s Justice Clinic at the Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, New Jersey
At Issue:
Why do youth become violent?
Do we spend enough money on violence prevention?
Why is there no cabinet level position at the local, state or federal level for crime PREVENTION?
Is it the case that most funding is focused upon law enforcement, detention, prosecution and jails?
What are some good programs – best practices?
Big Talker 1210 hosts Rick Grimaldi and Dr. Chuck Williams,along with a distinguished panel of guests, present a constructive and positive look at the impact of race on the American political landscape and our everyday lives.
Special Guests Include:
Chris Satullo, Executive Director of News and Civic Dialog, Public Radio and Television in Philadelphia
Jerry Mondesire, Philadelphia N.A.A.C.P. President
Angel Ortiz, former Philadelphia City Councilman
Chad Dion Lassiter, Black Men at Penn School of Social Work
David Oh, Philadelphia Attorney and former City Council Candidate
Jeremy Gonzales Ibrahim, Philadelphia Attorney
At Issue:
Economic Empowerment: Do government programs work?
The Politics of Race: Are we in a post racial era?
The Media's Role in Race Relations: Help or Hurt?
Social Impact of Race: Are we beyond segregation?
Race and Education: Is there a disparity?
Next up…the dialogue on Obama, Race, & Politics continues at:
Eastern University on Monday April 6, 2009 (TIME TBD)
Drexel's Center for the Prevention of School-Age Violence
The mission of the Center is to create public awareness around the need for youth-focused, collaborative and community supported efforts aimed at preventing youth violence. Our vision is to ensure that all youth possess the requisite social and cognitive skills to prevent violence on their own. The Center feels that it can accomplish its mission and vision via three main goals: research, policy advocacy and youth-focused evidence-based programming
Dr. Chuck Williams, PhD and Director of Drexel's Center for the Prevention of School-Age Violence works in violence prevention include :
Worked in the Mayor’s Office of Drug Control Policy.>/li>
Drafted the Community Mobilization and Response Plan (C-MARP), which was submitted to the White House Executive Office of the President by Drug Czar and Police Commissioner, as a best practices mode for crime prevention.
Former Co-chair of Philadelphia, Against , Drugs Guns and Violence.
Collaborated with District Attorney and US Attorney to promote Operation Ceasefire.
Works to combat youth gang violence with the project Exhoodus, featuring Bill Cosby.
Has had several editorials featured in the Daily News and Inquirer related to crime and violence prevention – one was endorsed by a state law enforcement group.
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