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Page 2 <br />But odr long-term prospects of stopping violence lie in our ability to prevent crimes <br />before they occur. That is why I have also proposed the acation of summer service <br />camps for at-risk youth, and have renewed our commitment to providing conflict <br />resolution training in schools. We can make a real difference in the lives of young; <br />people if we reach them early with effective intervention programs. <br />Too many Minnesota children are learning violence everyday in their homes, <br />neighborhoods and from the media, and too many women are quietly living the painful <br />existence that comes with domestic abuse. 1 have pledged more resources to help <br />children and serve victims in the next budget cycle. We all know that violence often <br />begins at home and this is where it must end. <br />Suffer sentencing, more accountability, an effective prevention agenda and a greater <br />emphasis on services to victims will go a long way to curb violence. Still, government <br />cannot change a culture. It’s up to all of us to do our part and to reafBrm those core <br />values, such as respect and responsibility, that we know contribute to a strong and caring <br />community. <br />1 hope you will join us in supporting these key initiatives. <br />Warmest regards. <br />H. CARLSON <br />Governor