Overview

The results of the meeting in Chicago were compelling and thought provoking. The session was hosted by and held in partnership with the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) and was attended by Muslim, Christian, and Jewish participants. An encouraging trend running through the meeting was the keen lack of desire to speak on issues of policy dilemmas in a negative light (in fact nearly any dilemma was discussed with positive and constructive examples of how to counter or prevent it). The entire tone of the meeting was geared toward policy responses and recommendations for best practices. Far from blind optimism, the group as a whole, with a heavy youth component, put an impetus on social change and positive action by engaging in and striving to meet achievable goals.