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Tucson Youth & Peace
A year-long peace leadership program for youth and young adults ages 12-24
14th Annual Youth and Peace Conference
Protecting Our Classmates: Addressing Safety, Mental Health and Equity in Schools
Friday, February 6, 2026
Pima Community College West
2026 YOUTH & PEACE CONFERENCE
Check out this 2022 Youth and Peace Conference recap from the perspective of youth attendee, Simar!
Simar's digital story provides a sense of the conference activities and what to expect.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION
SCHOOL and YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION
for the 2026 Youth and Peace Conference
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School and Youth Program Registration for the 2026 YPC
will open Monday, January 5, 2026
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High schools and youth programs in Tucson and Southern Arizona are invited to register a select group of their students/youth (10-20 students per school/site) to participate in the 14th Annual Youth and Peace Conference! The conference is being presented on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 8:15am to 2:15pm at Pima Community College West Campus. ​
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The 2026 YPC Youth Leadership Team decided to focus the year’s conference on “Protecting Our Classmates: Addressing Safety, Mental Health and Equity in Schools" and addressing these themes:
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Youth Mental Health
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Social Media Safety
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Substance Misuse Prevention
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Gun Violence Prevention
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Workshops, dialogue circle conversations, and opening and closing ceremonies designed by the Youth Leadership Team will highlight these issues and provide multiple opportunities for participating youth to gain important information and share their viewpoints and perspectives.​
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INDIVIDUAL YOUTH REGISTRATION
INDIVIDUAL YOUTH REGISTRATION
for the 2026 Youth and Peace Conference
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Individual Youth Registration for the 2026 YPC
will open Monday, January 5, 2026
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In addition to having a system for schools to register teams of students for the 2026 YPC, we are also have a way for youth to register themselves for the conference. This system for individual youth registrations is meant to accommodate youth not in school, college students, and youth who live in communities where schools are not involved in the conference.
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RESOURCE FAIR/EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
RESOURCE FAIR and EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
for the 2026 Youth and Peace Conference
Resource Fair/Exhibitor Registration for the 2026 YPC
will open soon.
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The Resource Fair at the Annual Youth & Peace Conference (YPC) is an important opportunity for youth to learn about community resources, especially addressing issues connected with the theme of the conference.
The Resource Fair opens the conference as attendees arrive and become oriented and takes place outdoors in the Palm Court at the Pima Community College West Campus from 8:15 to 9:30AM.
Click below for more information and to register your organization for this year’s Resource Fair.​​​
WORKSHOP PRESENTER REGISTRATION
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
for the 2026 Youth and Peace Conference
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The Call for Workshop Proposals for the 2026 YPC
is OPEN
Submit your proposal by Friday, December 12th at noon
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Individuals and organizations in the community are invited to provide a
1-hour workshop to educate and inspire youth ages 12-24 about the following issues:
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1. Youth Mental Health
2. Social Media Safety
3. Substance Misuse Prevention
4. Gun Violence Prevention
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During our selection process, the Youth Leadership Team, along with the YPC Workshop Committee, will prioritize workshops that are participatory and focus on supporting the voices and lived experiences of youth participants.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
for the 2026 Youth and Peace Conference
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Volunteer registration for the 2026 YPC
will open soon.
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The Annual Youth and Peace Conference would not be possible without volunteers! Each year we rely on dedicated community members who truly support youth empowerment and peace building in our community.
Click below for more information and to register to volunteer.
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