The Third Annual Summit on Preventing Youth Violence

This blog entry from the Department of Justice outlines the events of the recent, two-day Third Annual Summit on Preventing Youth Violence. Attorney General Eric Holder and Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz opened the Summit, stressing the Administration’s commitment to preventing youth violence. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary led a discussion with mayors and other city leaders from Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, Salinas, and San Jose about implementing comprehensive plan to address youth violence. A highlight of the event included a panel of youth leaders, who explained what they are doing in their communities to ensure brighter futures for themselves and their peers.