United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Presents a Public Forum to Address the Causes and Consequences of the "Stop Snitchin'" Movement in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — With its long-standing commitment to improving the community and bettering the lives of youth for more than 80 years, the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania presents a public forum to address the Code of Silence and "Stop Snitchin'" phenomenon in Philadelphia, where residents in crime-ridden communities are unwilling or afraid to cooperate with law enforcement officials to help bring violent perpetrators to justice.

On Friday, May 16 at 10am, the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, along with local community and civic leaders, will hold an important public forum at the Civic Space at WHYY studios addressing the causes and consequences of the growing Code of Silence in the city. While the "Stop Snitchin'" campaign has received significant media attention in recent years, this forum presents an open and honest dialogue concerning the root causes of this behavior. The goal is to understand the deeper, systemic issues behind this phenomenon.

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Sponsored by

* United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
* The Stoneleigh Center
* Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia

A public forum featuring

* Hon. Renee Cardwell-Hughes, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
* Daniel Cariño, Youth Advocate, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
* Andre Chin, Institute for the Development of African American Youth
* Darryl Coates, Philadelphia Anti-Drug Anti-Violence Network
* Samuel George, Stoneleigh Center Youth Fellow
* Everett Gillison, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety
* Mark Gilson, Assistant District Attorney
* George Mosee, Deputy District Attorney, Juvenile Division
* James Randolph, Deputy Commissioner, DHS Juvenile Justice Division
* Ivan Juzang, MEE Productions, Moderator