Gang Prevention is about more then programs and activities, it is also about policy, procedures and environments. On April 19, 2010 to assist participants in the April 22nd Gang Prevention Strategic Planning Forum, we will host a training on CPTED or Community Prevention Through Environmental Design. CPTED is a strategy used to prevent crime through designing a physical environment that positvely influences human behavior. Given that Neighborhood Disorder was one of the top three predictors for youth gang involvement this strategy could be very impactful in making a difference in the lives of young people.

Webinar flyer CPTED_4-19-10.pdf (210.86 kb)

If you are not registered for the April 22nd Forum, but would like to attend the Webinar, we encourage you to consolidate participation in the webinar to a common computer or come to one of the host sites listed on the attached flyer.

HOW TO ACCESS THE WEBINAR

Sarita Coletrane invites you to attend this online meeting.

Topic: Introduction to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Date: Monday, April 19, 2010
Time: 2:30 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Meeting Number: 685 395 093
Meeting Password: Ncpc1234


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1. Go to https://ncpa.webex.com/ncpa/j.php?ED=120139117&UID=0&PW=NYjNiMWM2MjYx&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
2. If requested, enter your name and email address.
3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: Ncpc1234
4. Click "Join".

To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link:
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Access code:685 395 093

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2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support".

You can contact me at:
coletrane@ncpc.org


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March 24 - 26, 2009, A four-member team from Fresno County attended a training in Orlando, Florida hosted by the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention and facilitated by the National Youth Gang Center.

The training was an in-depth overview of the OJJDP Comprehensive Gang Model. It featured presenters and speakers from OJJDP pilot site communities from around the country that have been implementing the Model.

County of Fresno adopted the Model as its key approach to addressing gangs at a launch meeting in February 2008. Since that time we have received a grant from The California Endowment to assist with completion of a county-wide assessment and development of an Implementation Plan. A Preliminary Report and video can be seen here. The final report is slated to be completed this year.

For more information on the training and next steps identified for Fresno County download the attached newsletter (below). For additional information and a copy of the Comprehensive Gang Model Manual click here.

Briefing_Page1.jpg (322.91 kb) 

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The Fresno Police Department is proudly hosting the California Gang Prevention Summit, Developing Partnerships for a Safer Community. Fresno Mayor Alan Autry and Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer will be present along with several distinguished guest speakers. This special event is open to Federal, State, and local Law Enforcement officials, Educators and Community Faith-Based Organizations. The Summit will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about the gang culture, identify best practices for combating gang activities, and demonstrate the benefits of establishing successful collaborations to address the rising gang problem.

Cost to attend is $125.00 before November 20, 2008 and $150.00 after that date. The Summit is December 2 - 3 with a networking reception on December 1.

A registration form can be downloaded here  Fresno_GangSummit_Registration.doc (2.41 mb) The form is set up to be completed on your computer, printed and then mailed to the Fresno Mayor's Gang Prevention Initiative office along with payment.

NOTE: One of the outlined guest speakers, Maria Reyes, is with the group Freedom Writers. If you have seen the movie that chronicles the story of the Freedom Writers - it does not do the true story justice and this would be a great opportunity to meet one of the writers in person. I had the opportunity to meet and hear a presentation by Erin Gruwell, the teacher that started the group, and it is truly amazing to hear first hand what they overcame and more importantly what they have accomplished.

If you have the opportunity to attend this summit, I hope you will do so.

For more information, please see the registration form or call the Mayor's Gang Prevention Initiative at 559.621.2353

Youth Gang Intervention Level I Training 

Participants will increase their knowledge in the following areas:

• Have a greater understanding of the nature of the gang lifestyle, and the most common reasons why gangs exist.
• Detecting gang presence by learning to identify paraphernalia and behaviors associated with gangs.
• Why youth join gangs, how they’re recruited and the different levels of involvement.

Mendota_gang prevention forum flyer.pdf (93.76 kb); Mendota_gang prevention forum flyer spanish.pdf (94.08 kb)

EMBASSY SUITES MONTEREY BAY -  SEASIDE, CALIFORNIA

MARCH 11-MARCH 14, 2008

Conference Flier 2008.doc (68.00 kb)