Found at: http://www.anguillaguide.com/article/articleprint/4504/-1/140/
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Yes Moving Forward: Five Young Anguillians Leave For The USA
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After the YES Conference, the question on the minds of many is, what is the next step? This question goes to the idea of continuity and sustainability of the baby just born—namely YES—“Youth Empowerment Solutions” and “Youth Crime Watch of Anguilla.” To be sure we have several dynamic ideas in the making, but most importantly we want to encourage the young people who have taken on the task of reaching other youth with a message of non-violence and crime prevention. If we expect them to perform with excellence, then they should be equipped with the tools necessary to do the job.
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The five students were selected from among this group
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And so, ManFocus have assembled a group of funders to make it possible for the leadership team of Youth Crime Watch of Anguilla to attend the Youth Crime Watch International Conference in Denver Colorado (March 21-24th). In addition to the experience of learning and being inspired on a whole other level, these kids will also serve as ambassadors of Anguilla to the whole world. The president of the group, Krystie Webster, will be asked to give a 10 minute speech on how Youth Crime Watch of Anguilla has impacted their lives and how it will serve as a positive influence on the youth of Anguilla.
“Youth Crime Watch of America (YCWA) presents this powerful youth conference, where youth and their adult allies can find inspiration, valuable skills, prevention knowledge, and national resources in the fight against crime, violence and drugs. Challenging and motivating youth to make their communities and schools safer places is one of the most effective strategies to reduce delinquency and youth victimization. The National Youth Crime Watch Conference is a vehicle that recognizes the valuable contributions youth can make to the crime prevention effort.”
“Youth Conference Ambassadors will facilitate discussions, encouraging participants to think critically, to share experiences, and to voice their opinions. The forum will empower youth by giving them the strategies, information, skill, program models, materials, connections, and resources needed to formulate solutions to the problems of crime, violence, and drugs in the communities.”
We wish to thank Mrs. Maglan Richardson, and Timothy Hodge of the Social Security Board for their extraordinary efforts. We would also like to thank Rhonda Connor of the Dept of Education, NBA Bank and Lenox Proctor of Social Development for their assistance and financial support; and lastly we would like to thank the parents.