The CALM Future Leaders Forum commenced with a powerful call for young people to resist the tide of rising crime and commit to a life of moral leadership. Held at the Courtyard by Marriott, the event gathered students from Queen’s College, Springer Memorial, Deighton Griffith, Parkinson Memorial, and Christ Church Foundation to delve into discussions on ethics, leadership, and personal growth. Organized by the Pinelands Creative Workshop, the forum featured inspiring addresses from CEO Sophia Greaves and board director Suleiman Bulbulia, who underscored the critical need for principled leadership among Barbados’ youth. Their messages resonated against a backdrop of alarming statistics shared by acting Commissioner of Police Erwin Boyce, who revealed that over 1,300 young individuals aged 15 to 29 have faced criminal charges this year, predominantly young men. Bulbulia highlighted the broader regional struggle with violence and abuse, challenging attendees to consider their role in shaping a better future. Drawing on a Cherokee parable of two battling wolves—one symbolizing good and the other evil—he urged the youth to nurture their moral impulses and strive for righteousness. Greaves emphasized that true leadership is defined by influence, resilience, and purpose, not titles, pointing to the Pinelands Creative Workshop’s 47-year legacy as a testament to steadfast guidance. Both speakers encouraged participants to reject despair and embrace their potential as catalysts for positive change, with Bulbulia declaring, ‘Barbados needs you. Be the leader you can be, the beacon of light others may follow.’