Area youths and teens are invited to attend an upcoming three-day Youth & Police Dialogues program from Monday, March 14 through Wednesday, March 17 at the United Cambodian Community, 2201 E. Anaheim Street #200, Long Beach, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The dialogues are an ongoing program that have rotated through different areas of the city and are intended to give youths and police a chance to better understand each other and the issues they face.
According to the city, "This program is in collaboration with the City of Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), Human Dignity Program and The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ). The program is part of an ambitious three-day dialogue to develop and promote awareness and understanding between LBPD officers and Long Beach youth. The dialogues provide a unique opportunity for young people and law enforcement officers to engage in productive dialogue about perceptions and expectations of each other while exploring ways to improve police-community relations. These dialogues are taking place all over Long Beach."
The event is open to youths 12-18 years old, and attendees are asked to come all three nights. The topics are: Day1: Getting to Know Each Other; Day 2: Our Expectations of Each Other; Day 3: Moving Forward: Action Planning.
Free dinners will be provided each night and door prizes will be handed out. Reservations are required. Contact Michelle Friesen 562-435-8184 ccejintern@cacej.org
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