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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Skornicka Seminars are a project of La Follette's Center for State, Local, and Tribal Governance. The Center's mission is to put the resources of La Follette's public policy program to work for governing bodies across Wisconsin. In the past several years, youth violence (including drug and alcohol abuse and gangs) have emerged as issues of statewide concern, and the seminars have focused on identifying community based approaches to increase public safety. Since 1999, the Skornicka Seminars have involved leaders from all sectors of the community--the justice system, schools, heath and social services, business, and religion.

The conference for the spring 2002 seminar is scheduled for May 3-4 at the Pyle Center in Madison, Wisconsin.  Check back in the spring for more information on the conference.

Use the buttons to the left to access information about speakers, the conference program, and case studies on participating communities.