This resolution calls for the creation of a youth violence prevention program in the Tenderloin to provide support and opportunities for young people aged 12-24. It aims to reduce violence by implementing community-focused and trauma-informed strategies.
Resolution urging for the establishment of a Tenderloin Youth Violence Prevention Program to address the absence of coordinated neighborhood-based prevention infrastructure; build pathways for safety, healing, and opportunity for youth ages 12-24; and reduce violence through sustained, trauma-informed, and community-driven strategies.
How it got here
The legislation for a Tenderloin Youth Violence Prevention Program originated from the urgent need to address youth violence and trauma in the Tenderloin neighborhood, highlighted by various community assessments and public health data.
The Tenderloin Community Action Plan identified Youth Investment as a strategic priority essential for transforming the Tenderloin into a thriving neighborhood.
The Tenderloin Youth Services Gap Analysis confirmed significant gaps in programming for disconnected youth and emphasized the need for stronger coordination among City agencies.
Supervisor Bilal Mahmood introduced the resolution urging for the establishment of a Tenderloin Youth Violence Prevention Program to address the urgent needs of youth in the Tenderloin.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 535-25, calling for the creation of the Tenderloin Youth Violence Prevention Program.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, indicating a lack of immediate action on the proposed program.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted the resolution to relevant parties for further action and awareness.
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