1. Memphis Youth Violence Prevention Defending Childhood Initiative Working Together December 11, 2012 Michelle Fowlkes, Memphis Shelby Crime Commission David Jordan, Agape Child and Family Services, Inc. Julaine Harris, University of Memphis, Safeways

2. Memphis Shelby Crime Commission Historical Context  Climate in Memphis & Shelby County in 2006  Key players in city/county wide public safety  City, county, state and federal governments  Private sector  Agency purpose and strategies redefined  Composition of Board of Directors

5. Focus Areas  Hope  Economic/ Workforce Development  Health

6. 5 Community Housing Partners Over 150 Church Partners 100% Major Economic Development Partners 100% Area Elementary thru High School Partners 50+ Major Non-Profits Partners 10+ Health/ Mental Health Partners (SCG OECY) 1,800 Volunteer Partners 15 Corporations/ Businesses 7 Safety Partners Memphis Police Dept. Safeways Family Safety Center Neighborhood Watch Community Pride Memphis Fire 10+ Education/ Tutoring/Homework Assistance Partners SERVING YOUTH AND FAMILIES

7. Prevention – Intervention – Site Based Network for Overcoming Violence and Abuse (NOVA) Network for Overcoming Violence and Abuse (NOVA) A local project of the Defending Childhood Initiative

8. Successes and Challenges

9.  Community Outreach Program  Crisis Intervention Team “Memphis Model” Law Enforcement

10.  Cops and Kids Training  NOVA Brochure  NOVA Wallet Card NOVA a local project of the Defending Childhood Initiative

11. Successes and Challenges

12. Key Links and Resources http://www.agapemeanslove.org/ http://www.memphispolice.org/ http://www.operationsafecommunity.com/ http://www.shelbycountynova.net/

13. Memphis Team THANK YOU!