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Register today to attend the 2008 OJJDP National Youth Gang Symposium, which takes place June 23–26 in Atlanta, GA. This important event is only held every 3 years. The theme this year is "Partnering to Prevent Youth Gang Violence: From Faith-Based and Community Organizations to Law Enforcement."

The 2008 symposium will feature workshops designed to enhance efforts by law enforcement, school personnel, faith-based and community organizations, policymakers, youth-serving agencies, and others who are working together to combat youth gang problems. OJJDP's cosponsors are the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the National Youth Gang Center.

The symposium is expected to attract more than 1,200 participants. Registrations are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The plenary speakers will be:

For detailed information, including a complete list of speakers, breakout sessions, and presymposium workshops, visit the OJJDP National Youth Gang Symposium Web site. Online registration is available.