DA Conley's Basketball for Peace Event a Slam Dunk

Kids and teens from across Boston and Revere came together at UMass Boston with prosecutors, victim advocates, and others who serve their communities at District Attorney Dan Conley’s seventh annual Basketball for Peace tournament in Dorchester.

Conley organized the annual games seven years ago to supplement the Soccer for Peace tournament he’s hosted each summer since taking office. The goal is to bring kids together with each other and with the law enforcement professionals who protect them, building bridges between individuals and forging bonds with prosecutors. Conley’s assistant district attorneys, victim advocates, civilian investigators and support staff all turned out in force to referee, serve food and carry out other event duties.

Michael Holley, sports reporter and WEEI radio host, and Jermaine Wiggins, former New England Patriots player and current Hot 96.7 radio personality, were among the honorary captains at the event.

As a special gift, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate pledged a free VIP tour for every young player who attended.

Caption, Photo 1: Kids take to the court at UMass Boston’s Clark Athletics Center during the tournament. Caption, Photo 2: Leon Powe, 2008 Boston Celtics champion, speaks to kids about the importance of education. Photos courtesy of Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.