Urban Communities: Using Sport To Tackle Youth Violence, hosted by the City of Johannesburg

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URBAN COMMUNITIES: USING SPORT TO TACKLE YOUTH VIOLENCE, HOSTED BY CITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Part 1 (09.30-10.45)

09.30-9.45 – Setting the Context
An inspriational account of how sport tackles youth violence
- Mike Henderson - Development Manager, Change Foundation

09.45-10.15 – Global Perspective Panel
Where has sport being playing this role globally? Expert views from across the globe

Session Host: Mike Geddes - Managing Director, streetfootballworld USA
- Korinne Dennis - Programme Co-Orginator, Eagles Youth Partnership
- Sue Wicks - UK Grants Manager, Comic Relief
- Jason Morgan - CEO, Charlton Athletic Community Trust

10.15-10.45 – Workshop Roundtables
Presentations of best practice in four specific areas of how sport is combating youth violence

- The role of education in prevention and rehabilitation - Led by New Heights NYC
- The opportunities and challenges of working with law enforcement agences - Led by Fight4Peace
- The role of community organisations in providing safe safes - Led by streetfootballworld

Part 2 (Noon-13:15)

Noon–12:15 - Keynote
- Identifying the local issues relevant to Johannesburg

12:15pm–12:45 - Local Perspective Panel
What is already happening in Johannesburg to tackle crime and violence through sport?

Session Host: Mike Geddes - Managing Director, streetfootballworld USA
- Boingwe Nhleko – Beyond Sport Young Ambassador, Laureus Sports for Good Foundation
- Luke Lamprecht – Founder, Fight with Insight
- Dr Tina Silbernagl - Head of Programmes, GIZ

12:45-13:15 - Workshop Roundtables:
Presentations from a local angle in three specific, tangible areas of how sport is combating youth violence:

- The role of education in prevention and rehabilitation - Led by Sportsec
- The opportunities and challenges of working with law enforcement agencies - Led by Fight with Insight
- The role of community organisations in providing safe spaces - Led by Umthombo

Part 3 (14:30-15:40)

14.30-15.15 - Recommendations Panel
Exploring the key tangible outcomes for Johannesburg from the day
Mike Geddes -Managing Director, streetfootballworld USA

15.15-15.30 - Closing Remarks

15.30-15.40 - Close From Host