Youth violence prevention project focus of PAAM webinar April 15

The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Juvenile Justice &?School Safety Training Project will present the webinar “WeLIVE: Law Enforcement + Community = Empowering Individuals & Transforming Communities” on Wednesday, April 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom.

This webinar will take a look at WeLIVE (Washtenaw Embraces Life is Valuable Everyday), a community violence intervention within the Washtenaw County Sherrif’s Office (WCSO). Attendees will learn about the services available, how they are provided, and how this model may work in your community. WeLIVE focuses on young people and is a combined hospital- and community-based intervention. It offers support to break cycles of violence and promote healing.

Presenting at the webinar will be speakers:

• Commander H. Eugene Rush, WCSO
• Roger Roper, WeLIVE program coordinator
• Marvin Gundy, WCSO, community outreach coordinator

There is no charge to attend but advance registration is required.  To register, prosecutors and APAs should visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”