THE STEERING COMMITTEE

The Peel Youth Violence Prevention Network Steering Committee is a multi-sectoral committee established by Peel Regional Council to develop and oversee the implementation of a youth violence prevention strategy for Peel region.

The objectives of the PYVPN Steering Committee include:

• Increasing awareness of the importance of youth violence prevention.
• Collaborate with community organization in government and the private sector to build upon the existing programs and services currently offered in Peel.
• Distribute the Peel Youth Charter and invite community organizations to demonstrate their commitment to youth by signing the Charter.
• Identify various sources of funding for the strategy.
• Develop an annual progress report to document successful community initiatives and to identify service gaps.
• Address specific concerns through social marketing campaigns.
• Pursue outreach to specific sectors, i.e. faith, business, education, facilities and multicultural groups.
• Oversee the working groups of community stakeholders in the areas of:
• Services and Support for Youth
• Community Development
• Working with Families and Education, Policy and Programs

Meeting Schedule 2010 - provided in PDF format

Meeting Minutes - minutes provided in PDF format