Offices of Attorneys General Bill McCollum and Thurbert E. Baker

23rd National Conference on
Preventing Crime in the Black Community

June 19 - 22, 2008 in Tampa, Florida
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What is the conference about?
This conference is a collaborative effort sponsored by Florida Attorney Bill McCollum and Georgia Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker to address issues relating to the disproportionate number of African-Americans who become involved in the criminal justice system. The agenda is designed to showcase successful programs and promote a positive exchange of ideas on the subject. Focal points include general session and luncheon presentations by motivational speakers, national and state leaders. Workshops, which include a special track and luncheon for junior/middle and high school teens, highlight notable efforts to curb youth violence and numerous crime prevention program models that are transferable to other communities. The 2007 conference attracted over 2,500 participants.

Who Should Attend?
    • Sheriffs and police chiefs
    • Community-oriented policing and other sworn and non-sworn law enforcement officers
    • County commissioners, mayors and administrators
    • Crime prevention, patrol, school resource and community relations officers
    • Victim services professionals
    • Labor and employment relations personnel
    • Educators, school administrators and students
    • Church and community leaders
    • Corrections, juvenile justice and social services professionals
    • Youth-services organization representatives
    • Other interested citizens from the general public

Conference Co-Sponsors:

Locations and dates:
The 23rd National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community will be held in Tampa, Florida on June 19 - 22, 2008.

All conference sessions will be conducted at the following locations:
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina
700 South Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33602
Westin Tampa Harbour Island Hotel
725 South Harbour Island Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33602
Registration Fees:
If Registration Fee Received By April 11, 2008
(Includes two luncheons, a personalized conference portfolio, and conference materials.)
$150.00
If Registration Fee Received By May 2, 2008
(Includes two luncheons, standard portfolio, and conference materials.)
$150.00
If Registration Fee Received After May 2, 2008
(Includes two luncheons, standard portfolio, and conference materials.)
$175.00
Full-Time College Student Registration Fee
(Includes two luncheons, standard portfolio, and conference materials. Must provide proof of full-time enrollment.)
$75.00
Teen
(Includes two luncheons, standard portfolio, and conference materials.)
$50.00

Deadlines and Cancellations:
After June 3, 2008, participants must register on-site (June 19-June 22). Luncheon tickets cannot be guaranteed for participants who register after June 3, 2008. Cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing no later than June 3, 2008. Refunds will not be processed until after July 18, 2008. A $5.00 fee will be assessed for refunds with personalized portfolio's.

Payment Information:
Conference participants can pay by check or purchase order. All checks and purchase orders should be made payable to the TALLAHASSEE URBAN LEAGUE INC. (FEID NO. 59-1346143). If paying by purchase order, submit a copy of the purchase order with the registration form(s). Registration forms and checks made payable to the TALLAHASSEE URBAN LEAGUE, INC. should be mailed before June 3, 2008, to Preventing Crime in the Black Community Registration, Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs, Office of the Attorney General, PL-01, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050. Telephone (850) 414-3350. You may also register online at preventblackcrime.com. PAYMENT NOTE FOR STATE AGENCIES: Florida state agencies must pay by check or purchase order made payable to the TALLAHASSEE URBAN LEAGUE, INC. Purchase orders may be submitted by fax to (850) 413-0633.

Note: Any payments (checks, purchase orders), registration forms, or any other correspondence mailed, faxed or e-mailed directly to the Tallahassee Urban League, Inc. cannot be processed and affect deadlines for personalized portfolios and early registration.

Teen Registration:
All teen participants must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperon. Submit names of all teen participants on this form. Teens cannot register themselves.

Preventing Crime in the Black Community Conference Registration
Office of the Florida Attorney General
Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs
PL-01, The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050
Phone: (850) 414-3350

Additional Contacts:
    • Office of the Florida Attorney General -- Nancy Simmons or Daniel Gilmore, (850) 414 -3350
    • Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -C.M. DeVage (813) 247-0952 or Clarence Fort (retired) (813) 267-0348
    • Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office - Beverly Elliott-Morrison, (561) 310-4946
    • Florida Department of Corrections - Chief of Staff, Richard Prudom, (850) 488-7480
    • Florida Department of Juvenile Justice - Daniellle Williams, (850) 921-2044
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