Forum to tackle violence in schools
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press
Monday, March 9, 2009.
By DAISY RATZLAFF
Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE – A public forum is scheduled for today at Livingstone Cathedral of Worship to address recent escalating violence and inter-group conflict at Pete Knight High School.
The forum, which will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 37721 100th St. East, will include law enforcement officials, religious leaders, school officials, elected officials, community leaders as well as students and parents.
“This meeting is part of our community outreach,” said Darren Parker, leader of the Antelope Valley Human Relations Commission and a leader at Livingstone Cathedral of Worship.
Within the last week, Parker said there have been numerous physical conflicts after school and even reports of weapons on school grounds.
Both the task force and the Violence-Free Zone initiative at Knight High School are host of the Monday night meeting.