“We are reaching out to parents, schools, church groups, and community watch organizations to talk to them about the growing gang problem across the state, and how identify and prevent any gang violence in our own community,” said Butner Public Safety Director Wayne Hobgood. “We want to ensure that the town of Butner will not be disturbed by trendy teen violence. Our theme is: "To say no to gangs...one must know gangs."

The forum is scheduled from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Speakers include Lt. Johnny Hawkins from N.C. Dept. of Correction, Polk Youth Center. Other speakers are from the Durham County Sheriff's Department's gang unit, and the Durham City Police gang unit.

Where: Butner Stem Middle School Cafeteria
             501West D. Street
             Butner, NC 27509

For additional information, call: Senior Public Safety Officer G.M. Lewis, Programs, Butner Public Safety, 919-575-6561 Ext. 813.