|Our Vice President Dr.Arben Ramkaj partecipated to the First International Symposium on Crime Prevention in Tirana successfully brought together over 100 local and international experts, researchers, practitioners, policy makers, law enforcement agencies and civil society representatives for 3 consecutive days.
Their aim was to share their experiences and discuss innovative alternatives to prevent the activity of criminal groups in recruiting young people and to create sustainable solutions to prevent irregular migration.
The participants discussed a variety of topics and practices, including identification of young people at risk, communication campaigns to debunk the myths around crime, involvement of local communities, multilateral cooperation to adapt best practices at the local level, and the inclusion of studies and research in the design of programs.
During the symposium, the participants emphasized the need for local interventions that prioritize young people and strengthen their sense of belonging and empowerment. Effective cooperation with different actors at the local and national level and the creation of partnerships were highlighted as necessary forms to respond to the needs of young people and the community, and to identify and protect those who are at risk of entering a life of crime.
The British Embassy in Tirana, the Perspektiva të Reja - New Perspectives project, and the RAYS, Reconnecting Albanian Youth and Society project co-organized the symposium. It laid the foundations of a tradition that will be repeated in the following years to come.
