1 Federal Way Violence Prevention Coalition Steering CommitteePresentation to Mayor and City Council April 18, 2017

2 VPCSC members Chair—Doug Baxter Andy Hwang Vice Chair—Lawrence Garrett12/1/2017 9:03 PM VPCSC members Chair—Doug Baxter Vice Chair—Lawrence Garrett Alonso Aguilar Dr. Tammy Campbell Zenaida Cruz Mark Hendricks Erin Herringshaw Andy Hwang Kira Kuetgens Kelli Lauritzen Dr. Danielle Pfeiffer Dion Schell Dr. Andre Sims Dianne Zoro Mix of passionate, diverse mix of community members and professionals from throughout Federal Way

3 VPCSC process

4 12/1/2017 9:03 PM Public health pyramid Model for feedback and recommendations Whole community recommendations and focused interventions Tertiary prevention: Strategies that involve treatment and rehabilitation to reduce further complications. 3 Secondary prevention: Strategies targeted at those in need to alleviate identified problems and prevent escalation. 2 Primary prevention: Strategies targeted at entire population in order to provide support and education before problems occur. 1

5 Public meeting Held on October 26, 201612/1/2017 9:03 PM Public meeting Held on October 26, 2016 Key themes Better communication Access to youth programs Community education Employment Culturally relevant programs

6 Survey Primary prevention trends Secondary prevention trends12/1/2017 9:03 PM Survey Primary prevention trends Secondary prevention trends Tertiary prevention trends When asked if they feel safe in their neighborhood, on a scale of 1–5, the average was 2.93 Feeling uneasy in major corridors or at night Need for increased police presence Community need for training and education Need for employment and positive youth activities Community volunteerism Mental health and substance use treatment Responsible gun ownership

7 Positive activities already happening12/1/2017 9:03 PM Positive activities already happening More police officers Expansion of cameras Technology to connect residents (Safe City & Next Door) FWPD Positive Ticket Program, School Resource Officers, Explorer Scout Post and Youth Citizen’s Academy Federal Way Youth Action Team and the Positive Outcomes Program Youth LINC’s work with gang and group-involved youth FWPS creating the Mentor & Me program and hiring Restorative Practices Coordinators at all middle schools King County Prosecutor’s Office initiative to identify and vigorously prosecute gun violence offenders Federal and state law enforcement agencies working together to identify ballistic connections between inter-jurisdictional gun crimes

8 VPCSC recommendations

9 Recommendation structureNeeded to include all of the following Does the recommendation address an actual community challenge? Is the recommendation proven to be effective? CDC risk and protective factor framework Are there natural partners to help implement a recommendation? Does the recommendation have the support of the community? A start…not a finish Need a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach Explore other opportunities to prevent violence we may have missed

10 Bystander awareness Support a community-centered bystander awareness project. Community trainings to safely recognize and intervene in concerning or suspicious behavior DAWN has capacity to spearhead a community Green Dot initiative in Federal Way

11 Mentoring and volunteerismProvide an incentive, such as paid work time or flexible schedules, to city employees to become mentors to a Federal Way youth. Furthermore, we recommend the City of Federal Way encourage residents to become positive role models and volunteer with youth throughout the community. Community members want to help but need guidance on finding opportunities Mentoring has a proven track record of reducing violence

12 Social/emotional learning expansionSupport the creation and expansion of social/emotional learning to more schools, after school programs and other youth-serving organizations. Create a common language for youth, parents and community organizations around social and emotional learning Imbed practices among existing organizations across the age spectrum

13 One Stop Resource CenterExplore opening a “One-Stop” community resource center for youth and young adults. Community organizations want to serve Federal Way but can’t afford overhead for space Youth and young adults need access to services all in one location Reach Center in Tacoma is interested in expanding their model to Federal Way

14 Youth employment Support a comprehensive job training program for youth in Federal Way. Youth need economic opportunity and have a hard time breaking into the job market Need for job readiness training and connections to employers Need for summer jobs program for teens

15 After school programs Explore the creation of additional after-school programs throughout the city. Need for more programs from 3–6pm for youth Need more programs spread throughout Federal Way to break down transportation barriers

16 Restorative justice principles12/1/2017 9:03 PM Restorative justice principles Institute restorative justice practices as a city initiative to reduce crime and violence amongst youth in Federal Way. Build skills in community members on how to properly interact with youth and young adults Addresses “root” issues instead of “fruit” behaviors

17 12/1/2017 9:03 PM Gun storage Promote and incentivize the purchase and use of gun safes/locking storage in homes and vehicles for firearm owners. Many crimes including guns are committed with stolen weapons King County Public Health is interested in expanding their Lok-It-Up campaign

18 Youth substance use treatmentExplore opportunities to expand youth substance use treatment in Federal Way and reduce barriers for families and youth seeking treatment. Severe lack of options for youth to seek substance use treatment inside city limits. Most need to go outside Federal Way to get treatment. Community partners need creative solutions to expand youth treatment

19 12/1/2017 9:03 PM City staff time Consider dedicated staff time to implementing VPCSC recommendations, seeking funding and building relationships with community-based organizations. Provide staff resources to: Seek funding Build connections Work with diverse communities

20 12/1/2017 9:03 PM Vision for the future City of Federal Way makes youth violence prevention a sustained priority Use VPCSC report and recommendations to apply for grants or advocate for more resources Advocate for more violence prevention resources in Federal Way Find other ways to invest in prevention

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