The NOLA FOR LIFE PLAYbook: Promoting Life for All Youth A Strategic Plan to Prevent Youth Violence in New Orleans September 26, 2013

New Orleans’ murder rate has been 7-8x the national average for over 30 years.   2010 2011 2012 0-17 yrs. 12 13 11 18-24 59 68 25 and older 96 113 119 Unknown 5 1 2 Total 172 195 191 Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

NOLA FOR LIFE Guiding Principles Framework for Action Evidence-based strategies Balanced approaches Importance of coordination and collaboration Civic engagement 1) Improve the NOPD 2) Stop the Shootings 3) Get Involved and Rebuild Neighborhoods Promote Jobs and Opportunity Invest in Prevention Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is Guiding Principles Framework for Action

Success to Date Through September 19, 2013, murders down 23% from the same period in 2012. David Kennedy’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy aims to deter violent behavior and ensure consequences for offenders who persist. NOPD’s Multi-Agency Gang Unit coordinates law enforcement efforts to focus on groups of offenders responsible for the majority of violent crime. CeaseFire Central City uses street-level outreach and conflict mediation to reduce homicide and gun violence. As of September 19, no murders in target area in 174 days; no shootings in target area in 47 days. Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

Deepening Our Investment in Prevention Focusing more resources on children, youth, and families Sustaining reductions in violence over the long haul Expanding our partnerships Vision: Children live in a city of peace and prosperity Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

By 2020, 95% of our youth will feel safe in their schools and communities. Perceived Youth Safety, 2012 (CCYS) Grade Percentage of Students Who Feel Safe in Their School Percentage of Students Who Feel Safe in Their Neighborhood 6 80.6% 68.4% 8 77% 78.1% 10 78.8% 72.2% 12 69.2% 68.1% Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is n = 2,338

Changing the Way We Do Business Designate a Structure for Youth Violence Prevention Coordinate and Integrate Activities Toward Shared Priorities Establish Benchmarks and Foster Accountability By designing a structure to support youth violence prevention, the PLAYbook ensures youth violence prevention activities will be inclusive of diverse partners, coordinated, and sustainable. By laying out a series of strategic priorities for youth violence prevention, the PLAYbook targets resources toward young people’s most pressing needs. By establishing a citywide goal to improve youth safety, the PLAYbook sets a benchmark to track the impact of youth violence prevention activities on young people’s lives. Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

Children & Youth Planning Board New Orleans Health Department Structure Children & Youth Planning Board Authorized by state law and city ordinance Ensures input from a wide range of community partners New Orleans Health Department Dedicated staffing to coordinate activities Data collection and tracking Communication among partners NOLA FOR LIFE Team Integration with city murder reduction efforts Input from senior city leadership Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

Shared Priorities A Balanced Approach Up Front Goal: Stop violence from happening before it occurs. In The Thick Goal: Intervene at the first sign of risk and respond effectively when violence does occur. Aftermath Goal: Repair and restore our youth, families, and communities that have been affected by violence. Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

Shared Priorities AFTERMATH – Rehabilitation Strategies that prevent the recurrence of violence Addressing trauma and resiliency Trainings for schools in evidence-based practices for trauma response Comprehensive workforce reentry program Restorative approaches in schools Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

Shared Priorities IN THE THICK – Intervention and Enforcement Strategies to reduce the impact of risk and protective factors for youth violence Group Violence Reduction Strategy Services diversion opportunity Multi-Agency Gang Unit CeaseFire New Orleans Central City Hospital Crisis Intervention Team Coordinated System of Care Address Truancy Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

Shared Priorities UP FRONT – Prevention Strategies everyone needs to be safe and thrive Build organizational capacity to prevent youth violence through enhanced data collection and expanded partnerships Engage youth as partners in violence prevention Prevent family violence and expand family supports WIC as a nexus for family violence prevention Triple P—Positive Parenting Program Promote positive school climates through PBIS Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

Benchmarks Perceived Youth Safety, 2004–2012 (CCYS) Percentage of Students Who Feel Safe in Their School Percentage of Students Who Feel Safe in Their Neighborhood Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

Benchmarks Additional Indicators Number of murders with victims under age 25 Number of gangs disrupted by indictment Adverse childhood experience (ACE) exposure Number of youth under supervision by Office of Juvenile Justice Number of “opportunity youth” Truancy rate School attendance rate Score on coalition capacity assessment Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

Partnerships Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is

Called to Action “This is an epidemic, a public health crisis. Our communities will never improve if our young people aren’t molded by strong families, strong churches, and stable communities that emphasize, yes, personal responsibility. Government can never replace a family. But … it can invest in communities so families can thrive and children can have a chance.” —Mayor Mitch Landrieu Comprehensive plan that addresses five pillars Hosted an expert panel with criminologists, police chiefs and criminal justice policy makers from around the country Conducted focus groups with local law enforcement, service providers and young men between the ages of 15 and 21 Looked at approaches from around the country but tailored to our unique environment NOLA For Life launched in May 2012 at State of the City Murders - down 15% over 2012, down ??% over 2011 (UPDATE THIS ON WEDNESDAY) NOLA FOR LIFE is not just a public awareness campaign, not just enforcement (“can’t arrest our way out of this problem”), not just police or City’s responsibility Here to explain what NOLA FOR LIFE is