PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
Gang
Violence Prevention Action Plan Participant: Fall River Health & Human Services |
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Five youth outreach workers work as part of Fall River’s Strategic Approach to Reduce Gang Engagement (SARGE) program funded as part of an $11 million statewide Community Safety Initiative. |
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Priority Area: | Safety and Substance Abuse |
Priority Sub-Area: |
1, C) Reduction of gangs |
Goal: |
Identify key players heavily engaged in gangs, youth with minimal gang involvement, and those at-risk of becoming involved in gang membership and gang activity. |
Method(s): |
Street workers provide individualized counseling to juveniles and encourage them to improve their lives. |
Timeline: |
2006 through fall 2010 |
Indicators: | Reduced gang membership and activity |
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How citizens can get involved: |
By providing alternative activities and employment to potential gang members |
Contact Information: |
Youth Services Coordinator Christian McCloskey at 508-324-2419 |