Fifth Annual United States Attorney Youth Summit, for young people ages 8 to 18, takes place Friday, June 26 from 11 am until 3 pm at Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter High School, located at 4095 Minnesota Avenue. NE, Washington, DC.

 

The summit will focus on educating young people about their rights and responsibilities when interacting with law enforcement. In light of recent events nationwide regarding the interaction between law enforcement and the communities that we serve, especially our youth, sponsors believe it is essential to facilitate this dialogue.

 

The summit will begin with a skit created by local youth and be followed by several film clips that provide residents with tips on how to interact with law enforcement during a police encounter and highlight various community and law enforcement interactions. Following the video clips, sponsors will solicit information from the youth in attendance about their interactions with law enforcement and ask various panelists for their opinions and impressions. During this event, young people will be encouraged to express their feelings about law enforcement, learn more, ask questions, and develop recommendations on how law enforcement can better relate to the District's youth.

 

The summit will feature an informational fair; nonprofit organizations will share information of interest to young people.

 

Event sponsors are: United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, East of the River Family Support Collaborative, Collaborative Solutions for Communities, Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School, District of Columbia Youth Advisory Council, Metropolitan Police Department and other DC government and nonprofit organizations.

 

Direct questions to AUSA Trena Carrington at [email protected] or (202) 252-7312.

 

Building: Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter High School

Address:, 4095 Minnesota Avenue. N.E., Washington, DC

Contact (see above)

Cost: Free