City of Knoxville –Save Our Sons Initiative Presentation ...• Engagement between KPD and youth...
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City of Knoxville Save Our Sons Initiative
Community Conversations Report Out
Dr. Avice Evans Reid- Community Relations Director Kevin A. Perry – Community Outreach Manager
Tatia M. Harris – Grant Manager/Title VI Coordinator
June 27, 2019
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Agenda
• Welcome • SOS Overview • Report Out/Discussion • Discussion • Call to Action/Wrap up
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The Need For Save Our Sons – Historical Context
• Cities United Conference • Knoxville’s Crime Statistics • Mayor’s SOS Summit • Mayor’s 1st Sons Summit
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SOS Initiative Strategies Increase: • Youth employment opportunities • Youth educational opportunities • Engagement between KPD and youth • Safe gathering places for youth • Community’s perception of safety • Diversion programs for “at risk” youth
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Mini-grant Opportunities (2017-18) 25 Organizations attended the Invitation for
Proposals on February 3, 2017 13 organizations submitted proposals 6 organizations were awarded mini-grants
totaling $93,600 2 of those programs are now self-sustaining and
have expanded
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SOS Initiative Highlights Partnered with: Discovery Lab Global Knoxville Leadership Foundation Five Points Up
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SOS Initiative Highlights Partnered with: Vine Middle School YWCA (Phyllis Wheatley YWCA) Eternal Life Harvest and World United
Ministries
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SOS Initiative Highlights Have hosted annual “Sons Summits” since
2016 oMotivational speakers oStrategies for success through workshops
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SOS Initiative Highlights Conduct annual “Positive Engagement with
Law Enforcement Workshops” o Partnered with Knoxville Police Department, City
of Knoxville Police Advisory and Review Committee (PARC) and Knox County District Attorney’s Office
o Establish transparency, mutual understanding and trust between young men of color and law enforcement
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SOS Jobs Initiative Partnered with KCDC and The State of
Tennessee’s Mobile Career Coach to host a series of job fairs at KCDC Public Housing Sites Developed a survey and campaign strategy
with SEEED to knock on 1,000 doors in targeted area Analyzed data collected and revamped future
job fairs
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SOS Jobs Initiative The Revamped Job Fair Results: oConducted 2 Job Fairs with over 25
companies and over 260 attendees. oHosted 2 Ex-Offender Job Fair Job Fairs. oPartnered with UT College of Law and The
Public Defender’s Office to offer record expungements during job fairs – 50 people had 210 records expunged.
Change Center Jobs Initiative
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Mayor’s Save Our Sons Partner Roundtable
Formed the Mayor’s Save Our Sons Partner Roundtable Foster collaboration among youth-serving
organizations Support Boys and Young Men of Color on a
pathway to success
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Mayor’s Save Our Sons Partner Roundtable
Formed Focus Groups to share activities and recommendations for collaborations in the following areas:
oMental Health oEducation oWorkforce Development oDrug Prevention
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Mayor’s Save Our Sons Partner Roundtable
Focus Groups collaborate and provide solutions using the following criteria:
oDoes the recommendation meet the vision/mission? oIs it fundable? oWho are the suggested funding partners
(City, Philanthropic Foundations, Businesses, etc.) oCan the recommendation be sustained
through collaborations between partners?
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Community Conversations
Conducted three Community Conversations to hear citizen voices oVine Middle School – July 2018 oWesley House – August 2018 o South Knoxville Community Center –
September 2018
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Community Conversations
The following questions were asked: o What do you consider a thriving community? o What are some good things in the community? Your
neighborhood? o Who are some people, agencies, organizations doing good
things in the community? o Does your neighborhood have good relations with law
enforcement?
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Community Conversations oWhat makes you feel safe? oWhat programs, Practices policies
contribute to a thriving community? oWhat role does government play in the
creation of a thriving community? oWhat role do Non-Profits, Faith Community,
Business Community, Law Enforcement play in a thriving community?
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Community Conversations Report Out
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Community Conversations Report Out
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Community Conversation Report Out
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Community Conversations Report Out
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Community Conversations Report Out
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Community Conversations Report Out
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Community Conversation Report Out
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Current Strategies
Leveraging Relationships oHomelessness oHousing oWorkforce oDepartment of Corrections oEducation/Early Literacy oYouth Serving Organizations
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Current Strategies
Elevating Youth Voices Diversity/Inclusion/Welcoming City and
Workplaces Building Community- Police Relationships Engaging Community/Citizens in the work
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Call To Action
Working together to create safe, healthy, happy, thriving communities requires community connections and collaborations. o Volunteer o Attend Public Meetings/City Council Meetings o Join Neighborhood Organizations o Engage your organization in Youth Violence
Prevention Work