Chief Bratton Honored by Catholic Big Brothers and Big Sisters

What:
Catholic Big Brother and Big Sisters Celebrate 80 Years Helping At-Risk Youth of Los Angeles

When:
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Reception 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Silent Auction 7:30 p.m.
Program 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Jonathan Club
545 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Who:
Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton

Why:
Los Angeles county has over 600,000 youth at-risk for delinquency, academic failure, gang involvement, early pregnancy, and intergenerational poverty. Studies have shown that Big Brothers and Big Sisters, mentoring one for a single hour each week for a year, can change a child’s life. It reduces first-time drug use by 46 percent, lowers absenteeism by 53 percent and reduces violent behavior by 33 percent.

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