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a. Receive a report on the draft Monterey County Gang Violence Prevention: Strategic Plan;
b. Consider authorization of community meetings to receive community input on the draft strategic plan;
c. Consider approval of funding in the amount of $95,998 from General Fund Contingencies for the Social Policy Research Associates (SPR) proposal to provide facilitation services to develop an integrated gang violence prevention action plan; and
d. Consider direction to staff to develop a budget and staffing plan for implementation and coordination of the Gang Violence Prevention Strategic Plan program.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a report on the draft Monterey County Gang Violence Prevention: Strategic Plan;
b. Consider authorization of community meetings to receive community input on the draft strategic plan;
c. Consider approval of funding in the amount of $95,998 from General Fund Contingencies for the Social Policy Research Associates (SPR) proposal to provide facilitation services to develop an integrated gang violence prevention action plan; and
d. Consider direction to staff to develop a budget and staffing plan for implementation and coordination of the Gang Violence Prevention Strategic Plan program.
SUMMARY & DISCUSSION:
In the fall of 2012, at the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the County contracted with Social Policy Research Associates (SPR) to prepare a Gang Violence Prevention Strategic Plan in order to align the County’s significant investments for maximum effectiveness in reducing gang violence.
Gang related violence has been a reality in Monterey County for over 50 years. It is a complex issue affected by a multitude of factors, many of which are outside the reach of County government. In addition, resources of the County and other local governments are severely constrained. These constraints further underline the need for internal and external alignment of resources and strate...
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