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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F3
Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
"State and federal grants for anti gang efforts are being reduced." The respondents agree with this finding. 2. "Probation officials say not all parents attend the classes provided by the Youth in Action Program. The classes could be more effective if made mandatory." The respondents disagree partially with this finding. It is agreed that all parents of minors involved in the Youth in Action program would benefit from attending the parent information classes. However, Youth in Action is a voluntary prevention, community outreach program. The minors involved in the Youth in Action program are not on probation and so there is no legal mechanism to make the classes mandatory. The Probation Department has tried to make these parent classes as "user friendly" as possible by providing them in the evenings, providing forums in Spanish as well as English, and providing door prizes as an incentive for parents to attend. 4. "The Anti Gang Coordinating Commission believes the Liberty Tattoo Removal Program assists former gang members seeking employment. The respondents agree with this finding. A-5 July 14, 2009
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
"The county should continue to pursue additional grant money on the state and federal levels." The recommendation has been implemented. The members of the Anti Gang Coordinating Commission and the staff of the individual commission members continually look and apply for funding that would assist in the anti-gang effort.
F2
"Probation officials say not all parents attend the classes provided by the Youth in Action Program. The classes could be more effective if made mandatory." The respondents disagree partially with this finding. It is agreed that all parents of minors involved in the Youth in Action program would benefit from attending the parent information classes. However, Youth in Action is a voluntary prevention, community outreach program. The minors involved in the Youth in Action program are not on probation and so there is no legal mechanism to make the classes mandatory. The Probation Department has tried to make these parent classes as "user friendly" as possible by providing them in the evenings, providing forums in Spanish as well as English, and providing door prizes as an incentive for parents to attend.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
"The Anti Gang Coordinating Commission should pursue legislation that requires parents of juveniles on probation attend educational classes. The recommendation has not been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. Legislation that requires parents of minors who are on probation to attend parent education classes currently exists. However, the current legislation could be strengthened to contain sanctions against parents who refuse to attend these Court ordered parenting classes. Over the next year, the Sheriff, District Attorney and Chief Probation Officer will pursue this type of legislation through their respective state organizations. The members of the Anti-Gang Coordinating Commission (AGCC) appreciate the interest of the Grand Jury in the issue of gangs in San Luis Obispo County. The AGCC was formed by the District Attorney, Sheriff and Chief Probation Officer in response to the increased street gang activity and the uncertainty of funding and resources at the county, state and federal level. It is our belief that the increased level of coordination of existing resources will help with the existing challenges. We acknowledge that expansion of the anti-gang effort will require additional funding and resources that do no currently exist. A-5
F4
"The Anti Gang Coordinating Commission believes the Liberty Tattoo Removal Program assists former gang members seeking employment. The respondents agree with this finding. A-5 July 14, 2009
No recommendations for this finding
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