Breaking Barriers United in collaboration with the Riverside County Office of Education, local law enforcement and municipal governments will be holding the 2019 "#ITSNEEDED" Conference on Thursday, August 1, 2019, between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. The conference will be held at the Riverside Convention Center located at 3637 Fifth Street, in Riverside, California.

The conference is intended to bring together educators, law enforcement personnel, and public service agencies together at the intersection of hope to sustain and improve the health of our communities. Emphasis will be placed on breaking the barriers and building bridges to foster understanding, collective responsibility, and cultivate shared efforts which will benefit our communities.

• Police personnel - Officers, command staff, and professional staff
• Educators - School district and site administrators and lead teachers
• Local government leaders - Council members, board members, mayors, and city managers