Updated 02/05/2008 05:23 AM
Conference creates solutions to juvenile crime
COLONIE, N.Y. -- Officials from across New York State are coming together to try to keep children from becoming a statistic.
That was the message at the "Reducing Youth Violence" conference Monday in Colonie. More than 450 educators, children's advocates and elected officials are in town for the three day meeting. Participants say it's about reaching out to leaders across the state to come up with effective, consistent solutions to juvenile crime.
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"It's about everyone working together. We have to work together. We have to take the money we are receiving and spend it more effectively to deal with our kids that are at risk," said Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings.
The conference is being hosted by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and wraps up this Wednesday.