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

2. 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
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3. 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

4. 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
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5. 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

6. 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
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7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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