20130205-163323-CA

a:28:{s:32:"field_what_event_has_occurred_th";s:363:"In October, 2012, the Stockton City Council accepted money designated by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors for Operation Ceasefire. One component of the Ceasefire model is night walks or peace walks. Local clergy are trained to walk and establish a presence in high-risk areas and demonstrate their care and love for people at high risk of violence. ";s:32:"field_what_do_you_want_to_achiev";s:598:"The goal is to establish a baseline of expertise for citizen/clergy interaction and relationship building in high risk areas consistent with the Operation Ceasefire model. Two consecutive workshops over two days; a couple of workshops each day. Capacity of 1500 people in one room at one church, but that would be too many people. Would like to be in a room with 1-200 people with an opportunity for questions. Would like a mininmum of 50 people in each workshop. Lead clergy person for each church with opportunities for other lay people to attend. Ideally 100 per session for four session. ";s:32:"field_what_will_happen_if_this_n";s:669:"The Ceasefire model relies on all components working in sync with each other. All partner agencies must also remain focused on the goals of the Ceasefire model. If one component is not effective or is not consistent with the model, then the model itself may fail and the program will not reach its goal of reducing shootings and homicides. Additionally, these peace walks are a central pathway for community members to be involved and engaged in the strategy. Without enhancing this component via training and capacity-building, the sustainability of Operation Ceasefire could be diminished due to less community engagement and buy-in than we could otherwise develop.";s:32:"field_what_is_the_gap_between_wh";s:589:"The core problem that Stockton faces is one of serious violence. With respect to the community and clergy engagement component of Operation Ceasefire, currently we benefit from the commitment and engagement of a core group of dedicated citizens and leaders, but we they lack adequate training and capacity building to bring them to the level of best practice and professionalism that is seen in places such as Boston, where Rev. Jeff Brown spearheaded community and clergy engagement for Operation Ceasefire. As such, the gap is one of training and professionalization of good intentions.";s:32:"field_do_you_have_any_data_to_su";s:282:"Stockton’s violence problem is well documented. Its violent crime rate is more than three times the state average, and has a 5-year average of 47 homicides. San Joaquin County, where Stockton is, was just reviewed as the county with the highest youth homicide rate in California. ";s:32:"field_have_there_been_previous_a";s:589:"Stockton was one of the first cities to replicate the Ceasefire intervention, and was successful in doing so. Stockton experienced a 42% reduction in gun homicide during implementation, 1998-2002. Since then, the field has identified the importance of enhanced community and clergy engagement in the strategy, which is what we seek to bolster through this training. We will also ask that the subject matter expert, Rev. Jeff Brown, to provide training to our local clergy and faith based community to give up to date information on the process and provide training on “best practices”.";s:32:"field_have_you_sought_tta_before";s:61:"We have not sought TTA before for this issue or other issues.";s:32:"field_who_will_assume_leadership";s:368:"Kevin Hatano, Program Manager for Operation Ceasefire, will assume the leadership role. He will work with the California Partnership for Safe Communities (CPSC) to make travel arrangements for the identified speaker/trainer, Rev. Jeff Brown, who will train local clergy on best practices for Night Walks or Peace Walks as they relate to the Operation Ceasefire model.";s:32:"field_how_did_you_learn_about_nt";s:147:"After receiving correspondence from the Diagnostics Center because of their initial work with Stockton, CPSC informed Stockton PD of the resource. ";s:32:"field_what_are_your_organization";s:317:"The Stockton Police Department already has a robust police chaplaincy program and partnership with established clergy leaders from People and Congregations Together (PACT), a local affiliate of the PICO National Network for faith-based community organizers. PACT is a lead partner in Stockton’s Operation Ceasefire.";s:32:"field_what_are_organization_s_we";s:399:"We lack customized clergy training specific to the Stockton community. As such, many community actors are reaching out to those at highest risk with good intentions, but without specific training as it relates to best practice in outreach and opportunities for community leaders to establish a presence in high-risk areas and demonstrate their care and love for people at highest risk of violence. ";s:32:"field_what_opportunities_does_th";s:410:"We are in the implementation phase of the first year of Operation Ceasefire. We are in the process of establishing our local partners (Law Enforcement, Service Providers, Faith-Based Community, Community-Based Organizations). As the program matures, our list of partners in this effort will grow and refine. Additionally, there is local appetite for further training and capacity building in this dimension. ";s:32:"field_what_are_the_challenges_th";s:459:"We need participation on a neighborhood level to obtain community buy-in for the program and the night walks. The local citizenry needs to be informed to make a decision that the current level of violence is not acceptable and they will support Operation Ceasefire’s efforts to reduce shootings and homicides. Providing training in the area of night walks will send a consistent and caring message to the community that we are all partners in this effort.";s:32:"field_how_will_this_technical_as";s:364:"The TTA will give Stockton a consistent baseline level of training for our faith-based community and give them the skills to train others. This training will also better equip current partners to effectively reach out to those at highest risk of violence and take steps toward the positive relationship-building necessary to make long-term change in our community.";s:32:"field_what_is_your_overarching_g";s:108:"To establish a high level of expertise with our participating faith based partners so they may train others.";s:32:"field_please_list_at_least_two_o";s:209:"1. Establish a baseline of expertise for consistent community/clergy interaction as it relates to the Operation Ceasefire strategy
2. Consult with the subject matter experts on current “best practices”
";s:32:"field_as_a_result_of_this_tta_wh";s:212:"By establishing a core group of professionally trained clergy located in neighborhoods throughout Stockton, we can continue the night walks with local clergy and congregations in identified violent neighborhoods.";s:32:"field_who_will_be_participating_";s:107:"The Stockton Police Department, and the Stockton/San Joaquin County faith-based community will participate.";s:32:"field_what_do_participants_need_";s:313:"In order to be successful, the participants should have direction from the subject matter experts, training guides or handouts, opportunity for interactive sessions where questions can be answered and problem-solving oriented relationships can be built. Additionally, ongoing support from the trainer will be key.";s:32:"field_what_activities_experience";s:191:"In addition to lectures and classroom training, participants should also observe or participate in the night walks. A training manual or handouts would be good back up as reference material.";s:32:"field_who_supports_you_in_this_e";s:116:"The Stockton Police Department, the CPSC and the Faith-based community are all partners in this application process.";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_i";s:81:"Police Chief Eric Jones, Deputy Chief Rick Salsedo, Program Manager Kevin Hatano.";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_p";s:175:"Kevin Hatano, Kennetha Stevens, PACT, Stewart Wakeling, CPSC, Wayne Bibelheimer, Quail Lakes Baptist Church, Glenn Shields, Progressive Community Church, Pastor Curtis Smith. ";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_o";s:161:"Kennetha Stevens, PACT, Stewart Wakeling, CPSC, Wayne Bibelheimer, Quail Lakes Baptist Church, Glenn Shields, Progressive Community Church, Pastor Curtis Shields";s:32:"field_how_open_are_the_key_stake";s:266:"The key stakeholders (Stockton Police Department, Faith based community, PACT) are anxious to receive training on night walks from Rev. Jeff Brown. Any recommendations made by the TTA provider will be well-received and incorporated in our local night walk strategy.";s:32:"field_are_there_any_local_govern";s:221:"City Councilmembers have been involved in the Operation Ceasefire program, so interested councilmembers could also benefit from the training. Also our Stockton Peacekeeper partners may be involved to enhance coordination.";s:32:"field_how_will_your_organization";s:382:"The city and the police department are committed to making Operation Ceasefire work. The city will be creative in seeking funding opportunities including the general fund, grant funding and local county funding to support the program. There may be a need for yearly updates or technical support from subject matter experts to keep up to date on best practices and lessons learned.";s:32:"field_what_other_resources_do_yo";s:348:"This TTA will occur in the context of robust Ceasefire implementation. As such, the city funds a project manager and overall technical assistance from CPSC, both of which complement this request. As such, in-kind personnel time is embedded in the process. We also have abundant meeting space, including city facilities, local churches, and schools.";}