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Tucson Youth & Peace
A year-long peace leadership program for youth and young adults ages 12-24
15th Annual Youth and Peace Conference
February 2027
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 14th Annual Youth and Peace Conference
School and Youth Program Registration has closed.
High schools and youth programs in Tucson and Southern Arizona were 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 was presented on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 8:15am to 2:15pm at Pima Community College West Campus.
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
Workshops, dialogue circle conversations, and opening and closing ceremonies designed by the Youth Leadership Team highlighted these issues and provided multiple opportunities for participating youth to gain important information and share their viewpoints and perspectives.
INDIVIDUAL YOUTH REGISTRATION
INDIVIDUAL YOUTH REGISTRATION
for the 14th Annual Youth and Peace Conference
Individual Youth Registration has closed.
In addition to having a system for schools to register teams of students for the 14th Annual YPC, youth were also able to register themselves for the conference as individuals. This system for individual youth registrations was meant to accommodate youth not in school, college students, and youth who live in communities where schools are not involved in the conference.
RESOURCE FAIR/EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
RESOURCE FAIR and EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
for the 14th Annual Youth and Peace Conference
Resource Fair/Exhibitor Registration has closed.
The Resource Fair at the Annual 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. The 14th Annual YPC Resource Fair took place indoors on the ground floor of the Santa Rita Building at the Pima Community College West Campus from 8:15 to 9:30AM.
WORKSHOP PRESENTER REGISTRATION
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
for the 14th Annual Youth and Peace Conference
The Call for Workshop Proposals has closed.
Thank you for your submissions!
Individuals and organizations in the community were invited to provide a
1-hour workshop to educate and inspire youth ages 12-24 about the following issues:
1. Youth Mental Health
2. Social Media Safety
3. Substance Misuse Prevention
4. Gun Violence Prevention
During our selection process, the Youth Leadership Team, along with the YPC Workshop Committee, prioritized workshops that were participatory and focused on supporting the voices and lived experiences of youth participants.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
for the 14th Annual Youth and Peace Conference
Volunteer registration has closed.
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. Thank you for your service!