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
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Success
Success for this recommendation would be an increase in the number of youth served by community
partners.
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Study shows benefits of summer jobs program
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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.