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:

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

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

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces $9.2 Million in Grants to Combat Gang Violence in California Communities

View the entire press release by clicking here

Webinar Invitation YouthBuild Special Topic - Working with Youth: Gangs 101 A YouthBuild Special Topic Webinar-"Working with Youth: Gangs 101". This Webinar will provide participants with information on national trends, and regional information. Participants will learn how to identify the early warning signs that their youth are participating with gangs and hate groups. This session will serve as a precursor for additional training, instruction and action planning that will occur at scheduled regional and national YouthBuild gatherings. Presenters:  Ron "Cook" Barrett, Gang Prevention Specialist, Albany, New York Police Department Wayne Sakamoto, Director of Safe Schools, Murrieta Valley Unified School District Moderator:  Michelle Loosli, Project Director, Partners for Community Solutions Date:  10/13/2009 Time:  2pm Eastern (1:00pm/Central, 12:00pm/Mountain, 11:00am/Pacific) Length:  90 minutes A YouthBuild Special Topic Webinar-"Working with Youth: Gangs 101". More and more communities throughout the United States are finding that dealing with gangs and hate groups is a priority safety issue. Gangs and hate groups are directly tied to violence and harassment, narcotics use and trafficking, fights and aggression, assaults on agency staff, community dysfunction and fear. This Webinar will provide participants with information on national trends, and regional information. Participants will learn how to identify the early warning signs that their youth are participating with gangs and hate groups. Topics will include assessing your community for risk factors, and recognizing and reading gang related graffiti, tattoos, hand signs symbols and attire. This Webinar will serve as a precursor for additional training, instruction and action planning that will occur at scheduled regional and national YouthBuild gatherings. Register Now!!! Registration for this Webinar is limited and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click the link below to login to Workforce3 One and register today! http://www.workforce3one.org/view/5000926452677511665/info Please click the following link to perform a simple system diagnostic before you attempt to join the live Webinar: http://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm If you are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have speech disabilities and captioning would facilitate your participation in this Webinar, you can register for captioning service through the Federal Relay Conference Captioning. Please note the Federal Relay Service requires at least 48 hours notice (2 working days) to guarantee coverage. For more information, visit http://www.workforce3one.org/page/webinarcaptioning.

If you are interested in attending the webinar, but find the webinar is full, please contact Debra McKenzie at dmckenzie@co.fresno.ca.us no later then 9:00AM October 12, 2009. She has a reserved a space and will host a limited number of seats for Fresno County residents to participate at a central location. Please contact Debra only if the webinar is full.

1.     Go to http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/GANGINFO.

2.     Click Application Form.

3.     Complete the form and hit Submit.

4.     You will then receive an e-mail confirmation—click on the URL to confirm your request to start a new account.