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TALLAHASSEE—Youth Crime Watch of America, a leading youth-led organization actively preventing crime in over 500 locations throughout the United States, has honored U.S. Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) as its Fifth National Champion of Youth. Swift Creek Middle School in Tallahassee hosted the award program on Friday, January 11, 2008.
“I am honored to receive the National Champion of Youth Award from Youth Crime Watch of America,” said Congressman Boyd. “Youth Crime Watch gives our children a crucial role in crime prevention, teaching them the characteristics of good, responsible citizenship and how to promote these qualities throughout their schools and communities. With a proven track record of reducing school crime and violence, I am proud to support Youth Crime Watch in their important mission to expand our children’s education beyond the classroom and out into the community.”
“We’re proud to honor Congressman Boyd as the Fifth National Champion of Youth,” said Terry Modglin, Executive Director, Youth Crime Watch of America. “His adamant and unyielding commitment to youth has been evident in his legislative voting record and his designation of staff to work closely with schools and community organizations. But he has gone beyond the platform of public office with his public service, organizing high school forums, hosting an annual charity event and even visiting and teaching class for a day.”
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996, Congressman Allen Boyd is a fifth generation farmer and Army veteran from Monticello, Florida. Congressman Boyd has championed fiscal responsibility as a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition. In the House of Representatives, Congressman Boyd serves on the House Appropriations Committee and the House Budget Committee. From 1989 until his election to Congress, Congressman Boyd served in the Florida House of Representatives. Throughout his career in public service, Congressman Boyd has been an advocate for the prevention of crime in our communities and for programs and opportunities that educate and involve our youth in this effort.
The National Champion of Youth Award honors individuals whose dedication and work have made a difference in the lives of young people. Previous honorees have included Betty Ann Good, Founder of Youth Crime Watch; Janet Reno, former U.S. Attorney General; James R. McDonough, Secretary of Florida Department of Corrections; and Shay Bilchik, former chief of U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Youth Crime Watch of America is a national organization with a proven record of preventing school shootings and other crimes in schools and local communities. The program’s nine optional components encourage members to become directly involved in implementing activities to better their environment. College Crime Watch, the youngest of the Youth Crime Watch programs, focuses on student leaders working to prevent campus violence. Experts agree that increased safety and reduced fear create a more positive and effective learning environment.
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