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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 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:
a. Receive an oral report and update for the Monterey County Gang Violence Prevention Initiative.
SUMMARY:
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:
a. Governing for Racial Equity (GRE):
Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE): Monterey County is a cohort member of GARE, a national network of government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. The Monterey County GARE Team has completed the first cohort in the yearlong training of GARE which was a guide to the Monterey County team in developing a Racial Equity Action Plan. The plan while still in DRAFT form now, will further outline the policy areas that the County can begin to apply Racial Equity Assessment tools for improvement and/or enhancement. We anticipate a completed Action Plan be prepared for presentation and adoption by the full Board of Supervisors by or before June 2018.
Efforts to expand the Monterey County racial equity team will include a second cohort of up to 13 County department representatives in the 2018 Introductory GARE training. The initial 2017 cohort will continue to participate in GA...
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