(The 1 st Workshop is set for the exploration of the challenge, considerations of needs and resources, etc; the 2nd Workshop Session is dedicated to the production of a list of practical and relevant concepts that can be readily deployed by congregations within Philadelphia)
10:50-11:50 and 1:45—2:45 p.m.

1.

Faith/Community Based Violence Reduction Best Practices/Models
Get first hand information on approaches and initiatives practiced by faith leaders in promoting and facilitating community safety ministries.

2.

Preventing Juvenile Violence At The Neighborhood Level
This interactive will include information sharing and brainstorming strategies and high impact – low cost approaches

3.

Effectively and Faithfully Addressing Domestic Violence
Clergy can positively promote and influence healthy and safe relationships for their congregations and communities .

4.

Alternative Interventions and Restorative Justice Strategies
Exploring mediation and resolution strategies for persons affected by violent conflicts necessitating legal intervention .

5.

Nonviolent Interpersonal Adult Conflict Resolution
Analytical problem solving, mediation dialogue and constructive and responsible confrontation toward conflict resolution.

Faith Leaders will moderate workshops with technical support from subject experts.

1:45-2:30 p.m.

WORKSHOP

2:35-2:50 p.m.

BREAK

3:00-3:45 p.m.

Plenary Session Reporting