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DATE: November 14 1995 �` `��
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SUBJECT: Violence Prevention Action Plan
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)6 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Refer to the Family and Human Services Committee and the Violence Prevention
Project "Preventing Violence in Contra Costa County: A Countywide Action Plan"
to look into implementation of the Plan.
BACKGROUND:
In November 1994, the voters of Contra Costa County ratified by 78.8 percent
"Preventing Violence in Contra Costa County: A Countywide Action Plan." The
Plan was written with the intent to provide a road map for future violence
prevention efforts which the residents of the county have acknowledged as a
leading problem in our communities. Unfortunately, though, the Plan has yet to be
implemented as was intended, primarily due to lack of funding, not lack of interest.
The Plan has been widely discussed by the Violence Prevention Project staff and
community organizations and has been hailed nationally for its foresight and
workability. Also, several attempts have been made to get funding, including a
August 9, 1994, Board Order in which the Supervisors unanimously agreed to set
aside .5 to 1 percent of the General Fund (copy attached). The Order was referred
to the Finance Committee but a report never came back to the Board. Also the
Prevention Project tried for a grant in spring of 1995 that did not get funded.
A prime example of the effectiveness of the Plan is the work of Jim Hernandez,
Gang Mediator for the City of Concord. Mr. Hernandez is currently successfully
implementing several of the 25 recommendations listed in the Plan, including
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: A YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
---------- 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Count Ad�1 inistrator November 14 1995
-�amiT & Human Service Cte . ATTESTED
-Finance Committee via CAO) PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Cou ti SCoungel
Hea tervices Director ZSUPVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Auditor-Controller
M382 (10/88) UTY
Violence Action Plan
November 15, 1995
Page Two
developing a conflict management program for high school students
(Recommendation #4); outreaching to youth in at-risk environments through
counseling, field trips, support to parents, youth employment, grief counseling, and
academic achievement (Recommendation #8); and creating an indoor recreation
area (a "safe haven") for residents of the Village Green Apartments in Concord
(Recommendation #9). It was Mr. Hernandez's direct use of the Plan which
inspired us reexamine the Plan and decide that we need to find a way to make it
work.
We do recognize that many non-profit agencies, individuals, community volunteer
organizations, county staff, and city staff do use portions of the Plan. However a
coordinated effort needs to be established. People are duplicating efforts and
some who work in the violence prevention field do not even know this vital
document exists. This is a waste of time, energy, and money. Therefore, a means
for funding and consolidation needs to be found so we can begin to work together
to decrease violence in all of the communities in Contra Costa County.
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• THE BOARD OR SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on _August 9, 9994 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Smith, Bishop, DeSaulnier, Torlakson, Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Violence Prevention
In its approval of two ballot measures on a Violence
Prevention Action Plan and Support of a Statewide Surcharge on
�. the sale of firearms and ammunition to fund firearm safety
education and violence prevention programs, the Board also took
the following actions:
A. AGREED to commit one-half to one percent of the
County's General Fund revenues to fund violence
prevention programs and REFERRED thiao matter to
the Finance Committee;
B. APPOINTED Supervisors Tom Torlakson and Mark
DeSaulnier as Co-chairs of the Countywide Violence 7
Prevention Task Force with instructions to work
with staff in the development of a resolution
setting forth the charge and membership of the
Task Force for subsequent consideration by the
Board of Supervisors; and
C. REQUESTED Larry Cohen, Director of the County's
Prevention Program, to report to county Counsel on
potential local revenue sources to fund violence ,
prevention programa.
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered an the minutes of the
BosrA of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATtESTED; �-
PHIL BATC LQR,Clerk of the Boards —~
cc: Health Services Director 01 Supervisors and County Administrator
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j,-Vatrry Cohen
County Administrator �" ` `" �' Deputy -7..
Finance Committee
Supervisor Torlakson
Supervisor DeSaulnier
County Counsel
Auditor-Controller
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