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Throughout the discussion and debate on school safety and youth violence, one voice has been missing -- that of the students. This summit provided students the opportunity to share their experiences
and their unique insights. Goals of the Youth Summit
- To provide students with a voice in the discussion on reducing juvenile violence;
- To better identify factors that place young people at risk of committing violent acts;
- To gather input from students about intervention strategies which are aimed at reducing youth violence;
- To mobilize West Virginia's student leaders to examine new ways to better ensure the safety of their teachers and fellow students;
- To hear new ideas and strategies about safety initiatives which are effective; and
- To open greater channels of communication between young people and their peers, and also between young people and their elected leaders.
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