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It is recommended that the Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee of the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive an oral report and update on the Progress Report for the Monterey County Gang Violence Prevention Initiative.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee of the Board of Supervisors:
b. Receive an oral report and update on the Progress Report for the Monterey County Gang Violence Prevention Initiative.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Office of Community Engagement and Advocacy of the CAO functions as the Backbone Agency to the Monterey County Gang Violence Prevention Initiative (MCGVP) and a liaison between Monterey County departments, community based organizations, grass roots organizations and local municipalities to further advance local efforts to reduce youth and gang violence.
Staff will provide an oral report of an update to the Progress Report for the Monterey County Gang Violence Prevention Initiative demonstrating tasks, responsibilities and timelines. The oral report will highlight the following areas:
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