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Youth Violence Prevention
On July 26, 2006, a group of concerned citizens, government officials, members of The Children's Trust’s board of directors and its staff convened to discuss the rash of violent deaths suffered by youth thus far this year, many resulting from gun violence, and often occurring in the more poverty-stricken neighborhoods of our community.
The senseless deaths of youths and children, including 2-year-old Ashanti Simpson and shortly after 9-year-old Sherdavia Jenkins, were mourned by a community struck by the certitude that more can be done to rekindle the sense of shared values that rests at the core of our society and that when ignored, result in tragedy. The fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Roberto Estevez, murdered by two youths in a parking lot in Opa-Locka, brought to 20 the number of youths and children victimized by random violence in the county through the fall of 2006.
Our process of self-inspection and community evaluation was galvanized by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan, also a member of The Children's Trust’s Board, who challenged us to commence a tangible process to impact the community in a positive way. Board Chair David Lawrence, Jr. immediately took this call to action as consistent with and fundamental to the vision and principles of The Children's Trust. Shortly thereafter, The Children's Trust’s Board identified $3 million in Trust funds to put towards a competitive process seeking community-based solutions.
The Melissa Institute - September 21st, 2006
Baptist Hospital
Speech by Modesto E. Abety
Download Second Meeting - July 26th, 2006
Location: Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Plaza Office Building
2525 NW 62nd Street, 2nd Floor
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM
1. Agenda
2. ITN Draft
3. Best Practices Program Tables (updated)
4. What Works handout
5. Currently funded programs by area
6. Additional resources (updated) Opening Meeting - July 13th, 2006
1. Agenda
2. Injury Mortality and Hospitalizations in Miami-Dade Presentation
3. Associated Factors and What Works presentation
4. Best Practices Programs table
5. Currently Funded Programs
6. Additional Web Resources
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