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Gang summit ii Mon Feb 27, 2012

Gang Summit II is planned for February 27, 2012 and three former gang members will share their real life story.  The speakers will talk about their experience as gang members and encourage young people to make positive choices in their lives.

The summit is hosted by Dexter L. Reaves, Traci Young Fant and The Baptist Ministers Fellowship Association. The educational and inspirational event will take place in the Mauldin City Hall Courtroom; 5 East Butler Rd., Mauldin, SC on February 27, 2012 at 7 pm.

We encourage you and young people to attend.  The valuable information presented at this forum may help deter young people from joining a gang and assist parents and community leaders as we work together to make our community a better place.

 If you have any questions, please contact me at reaves4sheriff@gmail.com, (O) (864) 977-1229 or Traci Young Fant at Thinktwice2011@live.com (C) (864) 325-3592.

 Thank you in advance for your support.

 

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Mingle with "dex" social Sat Feb 18, 2012

Friends of Dexter L. Reaves are sponsoring a Mingle with "Dex" Social on February 18, 2012 from 8:00 pm until 12 midnight.

Location for the event: 107 Brushy Meadows Drive; Greer, SC 29650

 

Meet and greet the candidate Sat Feb 04, 2012

Friends of Dexter L. Reaves are sponsoring a Meet and Greet social on Saturday February 4, 2012 at 100 Byrdland Drive, Greenville, SC.

Time: 8:00 pm until 12 midnight.

Candle light vigil Thu Dec 01, 2011

Greenville, SC - Dexter L. Reaves, Mrs. Traci Young Fant of Think2xTwice and the Phi Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. hosted a Candle Light Vigil for family members who are victims of Cold Cases (Homicides) and Missing Persons. The purpose of the event was to explain investigative procedures and provide strategies to assist with the coping process.

The candlelight vigil took place at Reedy River Baptist Church in Mauldin. Families got some tips on keeping their loved ones cases alive and they lit candles to remember each victim. These families tell us the candlelight vigils are one way to remember a shining light that once lit up their lives. But many also have a daily vigil of hoping and praying. "It was three days before she was reported missing and I think that has a lot to do with it. But someone still know," said Edward Shelton, Evelyn Shelton's Father.

"I have a candle light vigil ever since she died. I put a candle in my window and I will burn a candle until I find out what's going on," said Sacha Huff.

Shelton's daughter Evelyn has been missing since May 20 and Huff's daughter was murdered in Greenville Co. in 2006.

Topics covered were:
- How to assist law enforcement during the investigation process
- How to cope with the lost of a family member or friend who is missing or a victim.

The candle light vigil featured two experts in the field of investigations and victim witness.

- Paul Silvaggio (Private Investigator and Former Homicide Investigator)
- Officer Tonya Anderson (Victim Witness Advocate/ Greer Police Department)

At the conclusion of the discussion topics, a candle light vigil in honor of those persons who are missing and victims was held.

Gang out summit Thu Nov 03, 2011

Dexter L. Reaves, Mrs. Traci Young Fant of Think2xTwice and the Phi Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. host a “Gang Out Summit” to tackle criminal activity.  Their purpose was to address gang-related issues impacting adolescence and provide tools to help young people make positive and productive choices.

 

This educational and inspirational event was free and held:

 

Date and Time: Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 7:00PM

Location:           Empowerment Zone

Address:            775 Woodruff Road, Greenville, South Carolina 29607

 

Topics Include:

Teen Violence...Gang Violence...School Discipline…Dress Code...Warning Signs

 

The “Gang Out Summit”  featured three dynamic speakers from the Greenville County community:

·         Mr. Woodrow Dantzler (Former Clemson Quarterback and NFL player)

·        Agent T.C. Taylor  (South Carolina Public Safety Division)

·        Attorney Jeff Weston  (Assistant Solicitor for Greenville County)

 

All youth in attendance were asked to make a pledge to help bring an end to teen/gang violence and promote youth and community unity.