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S.T.Y.L.E. SUPER GROUP! The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) formed a countywide Youth Group, called the S.T.Y.L.E. Super Group, as a part of its Youth Violence Prevention Project. A key focus of the Group is to help the students to “find their voice” to community, city, and county leaders for the sharing of ideas and possible solutions for reducing youth crime.
Who is eligible to attend? Membership is open to any youth living in Palm Beach County who is interested in helping fellow students, schools, and communities in reducing youth crime. Youths from middle schools, high schools, community service organizations, youth groups, teen agencies, and the Dept. of Juvenile Justice are invited to attend. What does “S.T.Y.L.E.” mean? “Saving The Youths’ Lives Everywhere” You don’t have to be an adult to become an advocate and work for change. As a young adult, you can act to make changes, educate and inspire your community, and become an advocate for saving the youths’ lives everywhere. When and where are the meetings held? 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at the Lake Worth Youth Empowerment Center, 1699 Wingfield Street. Why would you want to become a member? The battle against youth violence begins with you. You can change attitudes, make a difference …. and create change!
2008 Racial Justice Award - S.T.Y.L.E. Super Group has received the 2008 Racial Justice Award sponsored by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA). In keeping with a YWCA imperative, "to eliminate racism wherever it exists,” the YWCA continues a tradition of "honoring ordinary people doing extraordinary work" in the area of racial justice.
My Space Page – Created by President Tarrie Mack, the S.T.Y.L.E. Super Group has a fun MySpace Page. Click on the link and sign in as one of our friends! http://www.myspace.com/stylesupergroup “Survey on Youth Violence” - This survey was created by Group members, along with the assistance of Dr. Christine Koehn of the Quantum Foundation. Group members are administering this Survey to hundreds of PBC youths in an effort to obtain their viewpoint on violence in their neighborhood and community. Summer Movie Night Series – Members view inspirational movies, such as Denzel Washington’s The Great Debaters, and discuss possible stereotypes they assign to people different than themselves, whether they have treated them differently as a result, whether they’ve ever been negatively stereotyped themselves, and the damage that labeling people can cause.
Youth Weekend Conference - S.T.Y.L.E. officers met with youths from different western Palm Beach County elementary, middle, and high school to brainstorm ideas and strategies for hosting a Youth Weekend Conference.
Marching in Parades – Members marched in the Martin Luther King parade carrying their award-winning “Prevent Youth Violence” posters. About 200-225 brochures describing Youth Empowerment Centers were handed out to people along the parade route.
Kaleidoscope - Dozens of Group members attended “Kaleidoscope, a Celebration of Many Cultures” in downtown West Palm Beach, and occupied an exhibitor’s booth where they asked passersby to complete their Survey on Youth Violence. D.E.A. and A.T.F Agents – Members heard a presentation on the effects of various illegal drugs by Special Agent Jim Mokwa of the Drug Enforcement Agency and Special Agent Vince Holmes of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
Youth Criminal Justice Academy - Members of the Super Group members attended the Youth Criminal Justice Academy. The classes were held on four consecutive Tuesday afternoons at the Northwood Youth Empowerment Center. Mothers Against Murderers Association (MAMA) - Angela Williams, founder of MAMA, spoke to our Group about losing four nephews and two nieces due to senseless acts of violence. Her organization’s mission is to assist parents or guardians of murder victims. She Is dedicated to offering quality programs for youth, and her website is http://mothersagainstmurderersassn.org/ .
Florida Senate Page - S.T.Y.L.E. President Tarrie Mack was selected to be a Florida Senate Page during the April, 2008, session. He was required to wear a dark navy blazer jacket and had a special FLORIDA SENATE patch sewn to the left pocket.
National Youth Crime Prevention Conference & International Forum: “Building Champions” – Members attended this Conference held in Miami and had the chance to meet youths from around the United States, South America, and Canada. Palm Tran Bus Displays – A second press conference will be held for the official unveiling of the winning designs for the Palm Tran buses. These students’ designs were voted as the top five winners out of 36 entries in the S.T.Y.L.E Super Group “PREVENT YOUTH VIOLENCE” contest. Their artwork will be displayed on Palm Tran buses during the entire upcoming year.
“Get in the Zone” TV Show – S.T.Y.L.E. members were involved in the filming and creation of the “Get in the Zone” TV show, which is being aired on Channel 20. It is currently airing SUNDAY at 1:30 p.m., MONDAY at 9:30 a.m., and WEDNESDAY at 9:30 p.m.
Telly Award Winner – The “Get in the Zone” TV show has been awarded a coveted 2008 Telly Award. Winning a Bronze Award in the Documentary category, the TV production features a gripping behind-the-scenes look at PBC Youth Empowerment Centers, and highlights both the struggles and successes of local youths. The Telly Award is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. The 28th Annual Telly Awards received over 14,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Past winners have included: CNN, GEICO, Harpo Studios, HGTV, Microsoft, MSNBC, Nickelodeon, and Nike.
If you’d like to join this group or want more information, please contact Journey Beard at (561) 355-4943 or jbeard1@PBCGOV.ORG. |
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