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VPCSC PACKET 02-22-17CITY OF ....- Federal Way Regular Meeting . Hylebos Conference Room February 22, 2017 3:OOPM-4:30PM Violence Prevention Coalition Steering Committee (VPCSC) The vision of the Federal Way VPCSC is to engage and empower Federal Way youth to become thriving and successful citizens through the combined support of families and community members. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CITIZEN COMMENT a. (Comment limit— 3 minutes) 3. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 4. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Topic Action or Info A. Approval of 1/11/17 & 1/25/17 Minutes Action B. Domestic Abuse Women's Network Presentation C. Multi -Service Center Presentation D. Tacoma Goodwill & Reach Center Presentation E. VPCSC Support of Project Safe Neighborhood Grant Action 5. OTHER BUSINESS 6. NEXT MEETING March 8, 2017 at 3:0013M in Hylebos Conference Room 7. ADJOURN Presenter Chair Baxter Kayla Goss & Laura LeMaster Maju Qureshi Dan Fey & Nick Bayard Chair Baxter Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter, Police Department, 253-835-6701 Jeff Watson, Community Services Manager, 253-835-2650 Jeri -Lynn Clark, Executive Assistant, 253-835-2401 Violence Prevention Coalition Steering Committee MEETING SUMMARY January 11, 2017 @ 3:OOPM Hylebos Conference Room Committee Members Present: Chair Doug Baxter, Vice Chair Lawrence Garrett, Andy Hwang, Kira Kuetgens, Kelli Lauritzen, Erin Herringshaw, Dianne Zoro, Dion Schell, Dr. Danielle Pfeiffer Absent: Alonso Aguilar, Zenaida Cruz, Dr. Tammy Campbell, Mark Hendricks, Dr. Andre' Sims Staff Present: Kyle Sumpter, Deputy Chief, Yarden Weidenfeld, Senior Policy Advisor, Jeri -Lynn Clark, Executive Assistant to Council Citizens Present: None 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:04PM. 2. CITIZEN COMMENT None 3. COMMITTEE COMMENT None 4. COMMITTEE BUSINESS A. Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Erin Becker, Assistant US Attorney for Western Washington presented information about Project Safe Neighborhood Grant to help stop gun and gang violence through prevention grant programs. The grant is $5M across the country and $500K spread out over 2 years in King County. The funds are spread -out between a research partner, Deputy Prosecutor, Harbor View intervention/prevention, Seattle PD to bring down crime in the South area. The balance would be towards prevention and enforcement. The application process is open for 60 days and funds will be available October 1, 2017 and the winning agencies will be notified a few weeks prior. Further discussion occurred on how we can partner with the US Attorney for crime prevention. The VPCSC discussed applying for the grant and what programs we will suggest for funding. B. Approval of November 9, 2016 Minutes Dianne Zoro motioned to approve the November 9, 2016 meeting minutes, Dion Schell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. C. Survey Results Update Vice Chair Garrett encourage the committee to do a final push getting the survey out by the end of the month. Committee meeting ended early so the subcommittees could break out and discuss the survey results for their group. Primary— Kira Kuetgens, Dr. Danielle Pfeiffer, Mark Hendricks Secondary — Erin Herringshaw, Dion Schell, Lawrence Garrett Tertiary — Doug Baxter, Kelli Lauritzen 1 1 P a g e S. OTHER BUSINESS None 6. NEXT MEETING Regular meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 313M, Federal Way City Hall, Hylebos Conference Room. 7. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 3:34PM Attest: Jeri -Lynn Clark Exec. Assistant to Council Approved by VPCSC Committee: 2 1 P a g e Violence Prevention Coalition Steering Committee MEETING SUMMARY January 25, 2017 @ 3:OOPM Hylebos Conference Room Committee Members Present: Chair Doug Baxter, Vice Chair Lawrence Garrett, Andy Hwang, Kira Kuetgens, Kelli Lauritzen, Erin Herringshaw, Dianne Zoro, Dr. Danielle Pfeiffer, Mark Hendricks (via phone), Dion Schell (3:32PM) Absent: Alonso Aguilar, Zenaida Cruz, Dr. Tammy Campbell, Dr. Andre' Sims Staff Present: Kyle Sumpter, Deputy Chief, Yarden Weidenfeld, Senior Policy Advisor, Jeri -Lynn Clark, Executive Assistant to Council Citizens Present: None 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:03PM. 2. CITIZEN COMMENT None 3, COMMITTEE COMMENT Chair Baxter gave a recap on a meeting he had with Dr. Todd Herrenkohl, University of Washington Social Work Dept. Prof. Herrenkohl gave an update on the programs that were working and not working. The programs were not evidenced based and were questioned why they were not being used. The programs were working, but hard to measure. Chair Baxter invited Dr. Herrenkohl to come and discuss what did work and how we can use some of those ideas. Chair Baxter also spoke with Laura Hitchcock from Seattle King County Public Health Violence Prevention Division (VPD) and invited her to come to a coalition meeting. Their VPD is on hiatus while they are hiring a new Violence Prevention Manager. They will ramp back up when the new person is up and running. A. COMMITTEE BUSINESS A & B. Survey Results & Survey Themes There are no new surveys received. Primary: Dr. Pfeiffer, stated that majority of the survey results were moderate or not at all safe. Areas of concern were 3201h St, Transit Center, Down Town, BPA trail and all of Pacific Hwy S. Suggestions on how to decrease crime: increase patrols, increase lighting in the darker areas, structured after school activities and provide positive activity and job opportunities. Secondary: What, specifically, would make school staff more effective at working with At Risk Youth issues? Results are they shouldn't have to, but they end up doing it. 1) Training — for teachers, staff, administrators, scholars (students) to be more engaged in a more positive behavior. 2) Enforcement — restorative justice, behavior plans, parent account ability, stricture consequences, more schools, para educators, counselors/social workers, etc. 3) Resources — programs, training for staff, food/clothes, social services, jobs, etc. 1 1 P a g e Tertiary: Chair Baxter provided the primary answers received regarding what resources are lacking in Federal Way? As a community member how can help youth and young adults reach their potential and how do you recommend we keep firearms out of the hands of youth and young adults in Federal Way? The following are the primary answers: 1) Safe Gun Storage 2) Mental Health Support 3) Substance Abuse Support 4) Employment 5) Mentoring Options C. Recommendation Template The template should include in the Council recommendations: What the recommendation is. What problem is it solving? Including community feedback, research showing that it is effective, who are our community partners? And what does success look like? • Community Challenge • Research Support • Community Support • Partners • Success Subcommittees are to bring back their recommendations to the next meeting. S. OTHER BUSINESS None 6. NEXT MEETING Regular meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 3PM, Federal Way City Hall, Hylebos Conference Room. 7. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 3:57PM Attest: Jeri -Lynn Clark Exec. Assistant to Council Approved by VPCSC Committee: 21Page Federai Way Violence Prevention Coalition teerirIR Committee Recommendation The FbWPCSC recommends the City of f=ederal flay provide promote and incentive the Community Challenge According to VPSCC survey results, residents of the Federal Way community believe the systemic issues linked to youth violence and crime is linked to a lack of social -emotional training for youth and a lack of available resources for employment opportunities. Research Support Our research concluded two specific remedies to offset youth violence in Federal Way. First, we need to form a robust job training program that helps identifies and places local youth in employment opportunities. The second remedy is instituting restorative justice practices throughout all places that occupy youth. http;,�,(chicagosuntimes.com[news stud shows-bene#its-of-summer-lobs pragra� (Need restorative justice article) Community Support We need city wide support and partnerships with local employers that will hire and train our local youth. We also seek for a robust marketing campaign promoting the benefits of social and emotional training (primarily the practice of restorative justice's practices) stemming from our Mayor's office and extended throughout to our community based organizations to reach all segments of our community. Partners Though there are many partners that can help assist in the promotion of youth employment and social/emotional training, yet our pivotal partners will need to be the City's Department of Economic Development and Federal Way Public Schools to ensure sustainable success. Success Our research has determined youth employment accomplishments the following outcomes in reducing youth violence: • It provides a safe, constructive, and positive atmosphere. • It provides an income. • It creates a sense of responsibility and productivity. • It promotes the concept of life-long learning. • New skills are developed with a potential of growing new skills. • It provides mentorship opportunities with managers and owners. Research shows social and emotional learning can reduce youth violence because: • It addresses root issues and fruit issues. • It increases emotional intelligence for all parties involved. • it helps to self -regulate behavior ( I need more results to insert plus the research to go with it.) Federal Way ',1it;}{r.,=Ci,-.e Preverjtlon Coalition Steering- C ornn)i+"tee RE'col`i nier1C)ation The FWVPCSC recommends the City of Federal Way promote and incentive the purchase and use of gun safes for firearm owners. Community Challenge According to BRFSS data, in 2013 among King County adults (18 years and older) with a firearm in or around their home (371,000 adults), an estimated 52% (194,000 adults) reported the firearm was unlocked. Federal Way Police Department report that a significant number of firearms used in local crimes are stolen. Research Support There is little research done around safe gun storage, but we believe that reducing the amount of guns stolen from homes could reduce firearm violence in our city. The best evidence on the effectiveness of gun storage shows the need to couple education with free (or very low cost) storage devices. httos://www.thetrace.prgL2QI safe -storage-research Community Support Encouraging safe firearm storage was the top comment received from community members who completed the online survey. Partners King County Public Health has promoted safe firearm storage for several years. They have expressed a willingness to work with the City of Federal Way on the creation and implementation of this recommendation. We would consider this recommendation successful if the number of Federal Way gun owners purchase and use gun safes. We would like to see the number of crimes involving weapons decrease and the number of reported stolen firearms decrease. EXAMPLE Federal Way Violence Prevention Coalition Steering Committee Recommendation The FWVPCSC recommends the City of Federal Way promote volunteerism, especially around mentoring, tutoring and coaching programs to city residents. We further recommend the city incentivize mentoring to city staff. (iso we recommend an active community campaign) Cone-nUnity Challenge There are many youth in our community who could benefit of additional caring adults in their lives. There is a great need for young boys to have more positive male role models, either as coaches, tutors or mentors. Local organizations are always in need of more volunteers to serve more youth. (do we linlii. to rnalres). Research SUPPOrt One of the protective factors compiled by the CDC is connectedness to adults outside of the family. Community-based mentoring is listed as a blueprint program to reduce youth violence from the University of Colorado. C:OMrI7urlity SuPpOrt Mentoring and coaching was listed numerous times in community input. Many Federal Way residents expressed a willingness to volunteer their time to youth programs. Partners Natural partners include Communities In Schools Federal Way, Federal Way Public Schools Mentor & Me program, Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the numerous sports leagues that utilize volunteer coaches. OuvengHe. o' tart mt,�ntors) Success Success for this recommendation would be an increase in the number of youth served by community partners. d�C GONEWS'2i v, Study shows benefits of summer jobs program sarahtr It's one of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's favorite themes: The importance of summer jobs for at -risk youth. But researcher Sara Heller, to her surprise, had found very little evidence backing up the idea that having a summer job actually lowers crime rates — until now. In a study released this week in the online edition of Science Magazine, Heller found that disadvantaged youth accepted into an experimental city summer jobs program committed, on average, almost half as many violent crimes as those who applied but didn't get into the program. And those statistics held true some 16 months after the two-month jobs program ended, Heller found. "It's something that is exciting for the city," said Heller, who got her doctorate at the University of Chicago and is now an assistant professor of criminology at the University of Pennsylvania. "We don't have a lot of rigorous evidence on how to reduce youth violence, but it's such a devastating social problem that everyone is desperate for evidence of what works." Heller's study looked at an experimental program started in 2012 that targets at -risk city youth. That program is part of a larger jobs program involving about 22,500 youth, ages 14 to 24, last summer. The study followed about 1,600 young people -- ages 14 through 21 — who applied for the experimental program. Some 700 were picked through a lottery, with the other 900 turned away from that program, Heller said. Jobs included everything from clerical work to being a day camp junior counselor. Each participant was also assigned a mentor. With the help of Chicago Police, Heller tracked arrests for violent crime and found there were 43 percent fewer among those who had been accepted into the program. "The bulk of the violence declined after the program [was] already over," Heller said. "That's telling us the program is changing future behavior, not just behavior over the summer." It's unclear if those trends will continue. Heller said the study is ongoing. Not surprisingly, folks at City Hall are delighted by the results. Commissioner Evelyn Diaz, whose Department of Family and Support Services oversees the summer jobs program, helped create the experimental program. "The study is important to us because it really confirms our belief that we can reduce violence with a low-cost and short-term program, and it validates [why] the mayor has been putting tons of money into expanding summer jobs," Diaz said. "It tells us that's the right place to put our money." That said, the experimental program doesn't come cheap. It costs the city about $1,000 for every youth who participates in the city's traditional summer jobs program. It's about $2,900 for every youth involved in the at -risk program.