USVI Faith Leaders Summit on Gun Violence Prevention
Community Leaders from the USA, VI, & Caribbean convene to share best practices on effective partnerships for public safety.
Date and time
Location
Antilles School
7280 Frenchman Bay Road #16-1 Frenchman Bay, St Thomas 00802 Virgin Islands, U.S.Agenda
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Using Partnerships to Build a Safer Virgin Islands
Dr. Gilford Monrose, Host
Hate and Bias Crimes: Facing the Hate Within Community
Dr. David Allen - Executive Director,Epic Village
Unseen Wounds: Exploring the Psychological Impact of Gun Violence
Pastor Edward-Richard Hinds - GodSquad President
Unlocking Resources: Strategies for Capacity Building & Growth
Marcia Jagrup Decaille - VP of HR & Contract Mgmt.
The Importance of Interfaith Partnership in the Fight Against Gun Violence
Evan Bernstein - VP of Community Relations, Jewish Fed.
About this event
- 1 day 4 hours
Join us for our 1st National Faith Leaders Summit on Gun Violence Prevention on St. Thomas, USVI from July 4th to July 5th. Topics will include:
- Building an Effective Clergy-Led Public Safety Model
- The Hidden Effects of Gun Violence: Assistance To Families
- Preventing Youth Violence Through Faith-Based Partnerships
- Best Strategies Utilized by Government in Partnership with Community Organizations as Co-Producers of Public Safety
- Hate and Bias Crimes: Facing The Hate Within Community
Join Dr. Gilford T. Monrose on the island of St. Thomas, USVI for a gathering of faith leaders, elected officials, and community members as we address the gun violence epidemic plaguing our streets. Discussions will be rich with identified action items to improve public safety.
To those attending from outside the territory and need flight and accommodation info, please contact Kiera Cummings via email: info@clergyforsafecities.org, toll-free: 1-855-282-SAFE (7233).
Meet our host island, the United States Virgin Islands https://www.visitusvi.com.
NOTE: This is not virtual, only in person.
Frequently asked questions
This summit will be in person in St. Thomas, USVI
No. However you are responsible for your own travel and hotel.
The USVI Faith Leaders Summit is hosted at the Catch The Vision Family Conference, July 3-7, 2024. You can feel free to join part or all events during your time with us.
Yes. Please call Kiera Cummings or email her info@clergyforsafecities.org.