National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention Communities: Salinas
The City of Salinas, California has been dealing with gang violence for more than 50 years. The community has identified a number of related risk factors – including poverty, homelessness, poor schools, teen pregnancy, lack of out-of-school activities, family problems, and blight.
Salinas is framing a multi-pronged strategy to address these problems – efforts to promote positive youth development, connect law enforcement and the community in designing shared solutions, create a safe school environment and strong collaborations with support agencies, and address drug and alcohol abuse.
Point of Contact:
Jose Arreola
Community Safety Administrator
City of Salinas, Community Safety Division
831-758-7396
Jose.Arreola@ci.salinas.ca.us
Resources
- Summary of Youth Violence Prevention Plan
- Drug and alcohol use prevention, intervention and recovery
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- Sunrise House: www.sunrisehouse.org
- Sun Street Centers: www.sunstreetcenters.org
- Community Human Services- DAISY Program: http://www.chservices.org/youth/d-a-i-s-y/
- Mental health services
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- Monterey County Health Department Mental Health Commission: www.mtyhd.org/index.php/services/behavioral-health/mental-health-commission-2/
- Suicide prevention services
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- Family Service Agency of the Central Coast – Suicide Prevention Program: www.fsa-cc.org
- Post-incarceration transitional housing programs
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- Peacock Acres: www.peacockacres.com
- Youth empowerment and skill development programs
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- Community Partnership for Youth: www.cpy.org
- CHOICES: www.choices.org
- Girl’s Inc.: www.girlsinc.org
- Enrichment programs such as art and music
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- Alisal Center for Fine Arts: www.culturalmonterey.org
- Arts Council of Monterey County: www.culturalmonterey.org
- Recreational programs
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- Gil Basketball Academy (GBA): www.gilbasketballacademy.com
- Salinas Parks & Recreation: http://www.ci.salinas.ca.us/services/recreation/recreation.cfm