holding a forum to discuss issues involved in violent crime.

The 100 Black Men of Bermuda announced yesterday that it is sponsoring a forum entitled: Criminal Violence; Getting tough, preventing or targeting the violent few.'' Panelists include assistant Police commissioner Mr. Wayne Perinchief, Probation officer Mr. Melvin Simmons, PLP Senator Mr. Milton Scott and newspaper columnist Mr. Rolfe Commissiong.

The audience will be asked to fill in a ballot with 19 questions about various aspects of the problem of violence in Bermuda.

These responses will be collated and made public a few weeks after the forum which will take place in the St. Paul's Centennial Hall this evening at 8 p.m.