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Strategy 14 - Implement a coordinated domestic violence (DV) initiative
Recently, the Erase Domestic Crime Collaborative, comprised of community organizations including the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission and the Family Safety Center, hosted an event to bring about awareness of Domestic Violence in our community and its affects on children. As stated in the press conference by Professor Richard Janikowski of the University of Memphis Center for Community Criminology and Research "in Memphis and Shelby County, nearly 55,000 children aged 5-17 will potentially have exposure to domestic violence."
Also, in a Commercial Appeal article, Chris Peck wrote "to crack the cycle of domestic violence and abuse requires an all-encompassing 'wraparound' approach." To view his full article recapping the evening's event click here Chris Peck: The undertow of domestic violence.
To view a recap of Professor Janikowski's presentation on Children's Exposure to Violence click here.
Strategy 12 - Implement a proactive and coordinated "problem properties" system
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Mayor A C Wharton recently invigorated a “Campaign to End Blight” in our community suing 138 owners of dilapidated properties just the other day through the Neighborhood Preservation Act.
Beth Flanagan, Executive Director of the Memphis Medical Center has also successfully used the Neighborhood Preservation Act to target neglected properties in the downtown medical district. Ms. Flanagan will be our guest on Live @ 9, November 2nd at 9 a.m.
To learn more about the Neighborhood Preservation Act click here.
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The Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County recently celebrated 100 years of service with a three-day celebration. A 5K run, continuing legal education seminar and a documentary about the court’s storied past all received an overwhelming community response.
IN THE NEWS
Watch Ms. Beth Flanagan, Executive Director of the Memphis Medical Center discuss how her organization has successfully used the Neighborhood Preservation Act on WREG's Live @ 9 with Mary Beth Conley and Alex Coleman, Tuesday, November 2nd at 9 a.m.
The Memphis Shelby Crime Commission spearheading Operation: Safe Community has elected a new Board of Directors. Click here to view the full list.
CLICK HERE to check out recent stories relating to Operation: Safe Community and our community partners working to make Memphis and Shelby County safer!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
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Did you know, students who meet
regularly with their mentors are 52% less likely than their peers to
skip a day of school and 37% less likely to skip a class? |
Become a mentor with the D.A.'s mentoring-based truancy program and positively impact a child in our community. Click here for more information or to have a representative speak to your group about mentoring opportunities.
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