grant funds in Visalia.pdf (20.42 kb)

An article from the Visalia Times Delta (link above) speaks to one of the City's strategies to fund gang prevention efforts by refocusing an exisiting funding stream. Having prioritized addressing gangs as an issue they instituted a means to support that priority within current available resources.

Applicants for the grant program need to attend a grant-writing workshop to be eligible; details include

Nonprofit workshops

The city of Visalia, working through Visalia's Citizens Advisory Committee, awards $160,000 a year to nonprofit groups. Applicants for upcoming grants must attend a grant-writing workshop at City Hall West, 707 W. Acequia Ave., Visalia, on one of the following dates and times:

The following is information pulled from an independant newsletter diseminated by Dr. Harold Schweizer, Criminology Department at CSU Fresno. To see the entire newsletter, down the file here. June 2010 CSUF Criminology Newsletter.pdf (1.03 mb)

Japanese businesses who cooperate with police and agree to deny service to gang members or members of organized crime, are given a decal that indicates their cooperation and which they place at the entrance of their business. Japanese police also have significant flexibility in their investigations involving organized crime. A relative recently recognized a photo of a Boryokudan robbery suspect shown in a TV newscast as a customer of his business. He called police and detectives came by and presented him with some delicious pastries to show their appreciation.   This blue decal on the entrance door to a business in Kurokawa, Japan shows the Japanese police logo and states that it assists police by not allowing gang (Boryokudan) members to frequent the business. Such gang members are typically identifiable based on tattoos and hair/clothing styles.*
 

*There are apparently no civil rights Lawyers in Japan.

I think this post warrants revisiting. http://fcgpc.org/blog/post/2008/01/Reclaiming-Youth-How-Los-Angeles-Can-Be-a-Model-for-Gang-Violence-Prevention.aspx

Enjoy,

Debra

In speaking with a colleague regarding the young boy in Fresno who was tattooed with a dog paw as a gang marking, there was mention that if under 18 a young person could obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian to get a tattoo. I was sure this was not the case.

To clear the air, I looked up the California Penal Code in regards to tattooing minors, and in fact it is illegal to tattoo anyone under the age of 18 with or without parental permission.

"California Penal Code 653.  Every person who tattoos or offers to tattoo a person under the age of 18 years is guilty of a misdemeanor.
   As used in this section, to "tattoo" means to insert pigment under the surface of the skin of a human being, by pricking with a needle or otherwise, so as to produce an indelible mark or figure visible through the skin.
   This section is not intended to apply to any act of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts performed in the course of his practice."

Unlike body piercing in California, which allows for notarized parental consent or in the presence of a parent for a minor to receive the service - tattoos make no such exception.

from LATimes.com

An educated weapon will combat gangs

City-sanctioned intervention workers are studying for a unique assignment: preventing the next crime.

By Scott Gold, Los Angeles Times

May 23, 2010

If you live in the 93706 Zip Code or are concerned about that community, then please join the Fresno Mayor's Gang Prevention Initiative to learn more about Fresno Ceasefire. A new strategy being implemented in Fresno County.

Two Community Forums are being held:

Wednesday, May 26th 6:00pm - 7:30pm at West Fresno Seventh Adventist Church, 2750 Martin Luther King Blvd, Fresno CA 93706 or

Wednesday, June 2nd 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Westside Church of God, 1422 W. California Avenue Fresno CA 93706

Please see the attached flyer for more information and contact info.

Community Forum Announcement 5-2010.pdf (191.56 kb)

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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Fresno Street Saints unveils 2 new programs! 

Come see firsthand the benefits of the multi-media program, as you participate in live interviews conducted by the youth in that program. Tour the silk-screening operation! See how the community has come together to create these innovative programs for Southwest Fresno youth.

Friday April 9th, 5-7 p.m.

1619 E. Street (across from The Fresno Bee)

RSVP to Linda at 860.0166 or click here to email

fresnostreetsaints.org

Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission - Local Conservation Corps is hosting a Stop The Violence event in partnership with YouthBuild Fresno and the Fresno Police Department. The event begins at 10am at the Conversation Corps' new headquarters located at 1805 E. California Street Fresno, Ca. 93706 (B Street at Geneva) For a map click map.JPG (50.83 kb). For more information, please call 559-263-8930 or click here to send an email.