DEPARTMENT: Health
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Dawn Emerick, Ed.D
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
City of San Antonio Gun Violence Prevention Plan
SUMMARY:
The City of San Antonio, through a partnership between the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) and SAPD, is building an integrated approach to violence prevention that coordinates upstream violence prevention, targeted intervention, and response, with the expansion of a trauma-informed community response. As part of developing the model and plan, the city is gathering input on potential community-based solutions to holistic gun violence prevention. This process will explore what is already working, new ideas from other communities and from within San Antonio, and directions for future gun violence prevention efforts.
Small-Group Meetings - February - March
Eight small group meetings with 8 - 12 attendees each. At each meeting, attendees will be invited who represent a specific sector (i.e., families of shooting victims, healthcare and trauma services, etc.). A facilitated conversation to identify 2 - 3 strategies will follow a brief presentation of local data and initiatives. Virtual options will be provided.
Survey Development and Launch- March
Based on the findings of the small group meetings, options for gun violence prevention will be developed. Through a partnership with SA SpeakUp, San Antonio community members will be invited to provide input.
Final Community Meeting - Mid-April
After feedback has been gathered from community participants, all participants and the broader community will be invited to attend a community forum at which the strategies identified in earlier meetings will be discussed and evaluated through a structured process. A virtual option is being explored.
Presentation of Process, Community Health and Equity Committee - March 16, 2020
Presentation of Final Gun Violence Prevention Plan, City Council B Session - May 6, 2020
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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