Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force

Action Collaboration Transformation

Our Vision

Safe and healthy youth connected to their families, schools, communities and their futures.

Our Mission

We exist to ensure safe and healthy opportunities for San José’s youth, free of gangs and crime, to realize their hope and dreams, and become successful and productive in their homes, schools, and neighborhoods.

Background

The Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force (MGPTF) is made up of a Policy Team and a Technical Team.  The Policy Team, chaired by the Mayor, provides direction and focus to the City's gang prevention and intervention efforts.  The task force is comprised of the city, county and state; community based organizations; the San José Police Department; faith community; schools; and other community stakeholders. By bringing together these partners, the Task Force has been able to leverage a variety of available ”pro-social” community resources to combat the anti-social influences that youth receive from gangs. To view the current Strategic Workplan 2008-2011Action Collaboration Transformation (ACT) click here.

During the months of July through September 2007, we experienced a significant rise in gang-related incidents and homicides. The MGPTF took immediate action and this spike has down trended consistently since October 2007. Despite recent challenges, San José remains committed to continue being one of the Safest Biggest Cities in the country. As such, the MGPTF has re-examined its Strategic Work Plan to proactively prepare and respond to changing and emerging trends. The new 2008-2011 Strategic Work Plan builds upon past successes and provides direction for the future.