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    1. Gang Prevention Funds Historically, funds have not been allocated to DJS for reducing gang-related violence. Established DJS Gang Investigation Unit.

    2. DJS Gang Investigation Unit Investigate and examine all gang-related incidents within DJS facilities statewide. Interview possible gang members in DJS facilities; focus on encouraging youth to leave gang and help find alternatives. Develop an anti-gang environment; remove gang related names, symbols, or graffiti on books, papers, clothes, walls. Provide gang awareness training to DJS staff. Develop intervention and prevention programs for youth in DJS care. DJS Contact: Frank Clark

    3. Department of Juvenile Services Gang Prevention Funds Revenue Stabilization Funds FY 07 (one time only special funds) Total $4,647,414 Program Funds $4 million (Prevention/Intervention only) Capital Funds $647,414 (construction/renovation of recreational facilities experiencing gang-related violence)

    4. 07 Budget Specifications Eligible Entities (public/non profit) Support only prevention and intervention efforts (exclude suppression) in areas experiencing gang-related violence $1 million set aside to support jurisdictions with < 221,000 population (2000 Census) Capital funds to support municipal recreational facilities Pending Legislative Policy Committee Review

    5. 07 Gang Prevention Funds Status Program Funds $3.25 million transferred funds to the Childrens Cabinet Interagency Fund/Governors Office of Children (2 year program monitoring process) Invitation to Negotiate - Programs awarded through the Local Management Boards (LMB) July 07 Semi-annual report: subcontracts with local public/non-profit entities $1 million < 221,000 population Approved by Legislative Policy Committee

    6. 07 Gang Prevention Funds Status (cont.) $750,000 DJS set aside for statewide organizations DJS issued Request for Proposals (RFP- 9/07) Completed evaluation of proposals Projected 09 budget cuts Award pending 09 budget approval If funding is restored, final approval by Legislative Policy Committee Review

    7. 07 Gang Prevention Funds Status Capital Funds DJS awarded $647,414 to recreational facilities experiencing gang-related violence -January 08: Approved by Legislative Policy Committee and Board of Public Works - September 08: Project completion date - Monitoring: DJS Grants Office and Capital Planning Division

    8. Prevention/Intervention Programs (examples) Protect from harm (risk/protective factors) Prevent negative outcomes (drug abuse, gang involvement) Promote positive outcomes (academic success) Prepare youth for community participation

    9. Awarded Jurisdictions / Target Population Program Funds Anne Arundel County: School Baltimore City: School Baltimore County: Out-of-School Cecil County* : DJS Frederick County* : School Harford County* : CINS Montgomery County : School Prince Georges County: Library/Boys Queen Annes County* : DJS Wicomico County* : School *Population <221,000 = $1,715,936 Principles of Best Practices or Evidence-Based Practices Capital Funds Baltimore County : Park and Rec. Montgomery County : Park and Rec. Somerset County* : Youth Center

    10. Gang Prevention Funds Statewide Planning July 06 January 07 Gang Strategy Reports Statewide Gang Summit Local Management Boards planning sessions (24 jurisdictions) - Review MDs child well-being indicators - Conduct jurisdictional needs assessment on gang-related violence - Incorporate principles of Best Practices, Evidence Based Practices (EBP)

    11. Sustainability Monitor MD Child Well-Being Indicators Increase community programs at DJS facilities Improve interagency efforts to impact reentry of DJS youth into communities experiencing gang violence Expansion of best practices strategies Training / Public Awareness Future funding (FY 10): staffing & girls programs

    13. Unsafe Neighborhoods Failing Academics Substance abuse Spending time with delinquent peers Poor Supervision

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