The U.S. Department of Justice will offer free Webcasts and satellite broadcasts that will explore what law enforcement and communities throughout the country are doing to share gang-prevention responsibilities.

The first broadcast is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday and the second is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 6.

The programs will be archived online for 12 months, making them available to people who can't view the programs live.

The programs are geared toward law enforcement professionals, professionals who work with youths, community and faith-based groups, criminal justice professionals and educators, along with executives from state, tribal and local governments.

Viewers can watch the program live from their computers, submit e-mail questions to the panel and receive answers immediately. The satellite broadcasts will enable organizations with downlink capabilities to show the programs to large audiences in a town hall setting and hold post-program discussions.

Panelists include gang specialists from federal and local law enforcement agencies, along with community and faith-based organizations.

Viewers can sign up for the webcast panel programs by visiting www.dojconnect.com.