ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell University Cooperative Extension will air "Not in My School, Not in My Community," a live panel discussion on youth violence. The broadcast, available free of charge to television stations, television networks, schools, county extension offices and others able to downlink from a satellite, will air Monday, April 26 at 3 p.m., EDT.
The panel will feature Professor James Garbarino, co-director of the Family Life Development Center at Cornell and author of a new book, "Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them." Garbarino has served as a consultant to the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse, the National Institute for Mental Health and the American Medical Association. His other book credits include "Let's Talk About Living in a World with Violence" and "Raising Children in a Socially Toxic Environment."
Communities watching the program will learn signals of potential violence, identify strategies for dealing with the perceived danger and identify strategies to prevent youth violence.
The panel will take questions by fax and by phone during the broadcast.
NOTE FOR TV STATIONS:
The entire broadcast will be available for downlink, free of charge. Use the following coordinates for Ku-band: Satellite SBS-6, Transponder 2 (vertical), Downlink Frequency 11,749.5 mHz, Audio Subcarrier 6.2 & 6.8 mHz. Use the following coordinates for C-Band: Satellite GE-1, Transponder C-01, Downlink Frequency 3,720 mHz, Audio Subcarrier 6.2 & 6.8 mHz. The test pattern will begin at 2:30 p.m. EDT, and the conference will start at 3 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
Please test downlink frequencies and verify reception prior to program time. Day-of-broadcast trouble calls go to Ted Brainard at (607) 255-7598.
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