City of Long Beach Safe Long Beach: Families, Schools, and Communities Plan 2014 Comprehensive Plan  High Level Policy Document with a Coordination Plan  All forms of violence:  Family  School  Community Plan Development  Expert Consultants - National League of Cities  Steering Committee - Police, Prosecutor, Probation, School District, LA County – Probation, DMH, DCFS, Parks, Libraries, Workforce, UCLA, CSULB, Hospitals, Residents, Community and Faith Groups  City Inter-Department Team - Police, Fire, Prosecutor, Library, Parks, Public Works, Workforce  52 GIS Maps - Census, Crime, Probation, DCFS, Code Violations, School, Elder Abuse  Resource Guide - 120 Community, faith based, and public programs Plan Development  Community Forums - Over 500 people covering 4 quadrants in English, Spanish & Khmer  Focus Groups - Over 500 people participated in 22 focus groups with CBOs, FBOs, youth, Latinos, Cambodians, African Americans, Businesses, School Principals in English, Spanish & Khmer  Community Survey – 450 Responses in English, Spanish & Khmer representing all zip codes What is currently working well to prevent violence in Long Beach? 1. Sports 2. After School Programs 3. Summer Night Lights/ Be S.A.F.E. Program 4. Male Academy 5. Police Presence 6. Neighborhood Association Meetings 7. Jobs 8. Churches and Faith-Based Organizations 9. Parenting Programs 10. Nothing What types of services should the community develop to help prevent violence in Long Beach? 1. Job Development/Training 2. More Jobs 3. Mentoring Programs 4. Cultural and Diversity Programs 5. Parenting Classes 6. Community Events/Concerts/Block Parties 7. Police Officers Building Bond with Community 8. Sports 9. Gyms in North Long Beach 10. Education Framework  Collective Action  Collective Sentiment  Early Intervention Theory of Change • Strengthen Families • Build Positive Youth Development • Support Community Leadership Safe Long Beach Coordinator Tracy M. Colunga, MSW Long Beach Development Services Neighborhood Services Bureau T 562.570.4413 I F 562.570.5248 100 West Broadway, Suite 550 Long Beach, CA 90802 [email protected] www.lbvpp.com