Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will host a youth conference for middle school student on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
More than 500 students in grades 7 through 9 from various schools in Essex County are expected to attend the “What’s It All About?” youth conference! The goal of the one-day summit is to encourage youth to make positive choices to prevent violence. Students will also be introduced to educational and recreational resources in their communities.
This invitation only youth conference will be held at the Student Center at Caldwell University, located at 120 Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Motivational speaker and life coach, Caryl Lucas, will discuss the importance of self-respect and having respect for others. Lucas, a former reporter with the Star-Ledger, will teach conflict resolution and motivate students to reach their dreams!
More than 30 representatives in the fields of higher education, law enforcement, medicine, social services and recreation will have information tables at the event. These representatives will provide students with information on youth programs and careers.
Interactive workshops on Cyberbullying, Teen Dating Violence, Gang Awareness, Making Positive Choices, the Effects of Violence and Nutrition will be provided to students.
The goal of the conference is to inspire students to become positive role models and leaders in their schools and communities. Many of the students who will attend this event have been negatively affected by violence in their communities. Students from schools in Bloomfield, East Orange, Irvington, Montclair, Orange and Newark are scheduled to attend this exciting event!
For additional information, please contact Nicole Graves-Watson, Community Justice Coordinator, at 973-621-4317 or via email at nicole.graves@njecpo.org.