EVENT: June 20, From citizen security to food security: a cross-sector discussion of violence in Central America

On June 20, 3:00-4:30 PM EST, InnovATE is sponsoring an online panel discussion on Agrilinks.org called "From Citizen Security to Food Security: A Cross-Sector Discussion of Violence in Central America." InnovATE began looking at this issue to investigate why youth, and young men in particular, were dropping out of the agricultural education system at alarming rates in Central America. In addition to young males, high violence rates affect all youth and women, as well. It became clear that violence in Central America is a pervasive, complex issue that requires a pervasive, complex response from across sectors working to end hunger and poverty.

Please join us for this important discussion. See the full event description and panelists, and register for the event on Agrilinks.org.

Also, please read our blogs related to this topic:

Cross-Sector Approach Needed for Violence Mitigation and Development Success by Rebecca J. Williams of University of Florida

Gender-based Violence in Central America Requires a Cross-Sector Response by Paige Castellanos of Penn State

And the thematic briefs by Rebecca J. Williams of University of Florida

Youth Violence and Education-Based Interventions for CitizenSecurity in Central America's Northern Triangle

Rethinking Interventions Addressing Youth Violence in Central America's Northern Triangle