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Gang Intervention

The Mayor's Gang Prevention Taskforce youth intervention services delivers service to gang affected and gang intentional youth.

School-based intervention service programs have a strong case management component that allows staff to develop plans and strategies for youth needs.

Safe School Campus Initiative

Safe Schools Campus Initiative provides gang mediation and intervention to reduce violence, identify and reach out to youth involved in gangs. The program provides crisis response to help prevent and deescalate violent incidents on and around school campuses.

For criteria and requirements to take part in the program please call: 408-794-1660

Safe Schools Campus Initiative is a partnership between the City of San José, San José Police Department, local school districts, and Santa Clara County Probation.

Female Intervention Team

The Female Intervention Team provides services to girls and women through education curriculum addressing issues specific to young girls affected by gangs.

This program is for females ages 11-24 who are any of the following:

Affected by the justice system
Attend alternative schools
Referred to take part in this program and services.

For criteria and requirements to take part in the program please call: 408-794-1660

Clean Slate Tattoo Removal Program

Clean Slate Tattoo Removal Program helps former gang-members remove visible tattoos keeping them from education and/or employment goals.

We assist with education opportunities, job development, counseling, and information about community resources.

For criteria and requirements to take part in the program please call: 408-794-1660

Late Night Gym

Late Night Gym series operates four nights a week at four locations around the city. These locations are in hot spots and designed to give youth a safe place to recreate.

Gym offers various recreational activities, as well as hot meals to youth. Occasional guest speakers educate youth on resources accessible to them throughout Santa Clara County.

For criteria and requirements to take part in the program please call: 408-794-1660

Digital Arts Program

Participants gain skills to express themselves through music production, recording, graphic design, and video. By providing an outlet for young voices, we cultivate their passion and empower them through creativity and artistic expression.

After completing an eight-week program, participants get access to the Seven Trees audio production facility where they can schedule times to work on their own projects.

For criteria and requirements to participate in the program please call: 408-794-1660

Trauma to Triumph

The Trauma to Triumph program, in partnership with the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, helps reach victims of gang violence.

Within 48 hours of admission to the hospital, we connect victims to critical services that can help break the cycle of gang violence.

For criteria and requirements to take part in the program please call: 408-794-1660

San José Works

In Partnership with the Work2Future Foundation, the program brings together community-based employers allowing youth work experience and discourage involvement in gangs and crime.

City of San José Mayor Sam Liccardo created the San José Works youth employment initiative in March of 2015.

For criteria and requirements to take part in the program please call: 408-794-1660

Bringing Everyone's Strength Together (BEST)

The BEST Program funds gang prevention, intervention, and aftercare providers for youth between ages of 6-24. Youth are at-risk and/or already involved in gang crime, violence, or lifestyle. In 2016, over 3,000 youth (male and female) benefited from BEST funded providers. All providers offer one or more of the eligible services listed below.

The Mayor's Gang Prevention Taskforce also offers micro-grants during the summer to support social, recreation, and education programs for youth.

Safe Summer Initiative Grant (SSIG)

This program provides recreational and educational opportunities not typically available during summer months. This provides at-risk youth safe environments while keeping them active and engaged.

Since 2008, the Mayor and City Council have approved annual funding for the Safe Summer Initiative Grant (SSIG) Program.

Other Resources by the Mayor's Gang Prevention Taskforce

Current Strategic Workplan 2008 - 2011 Action Collaboration Transformation (ACT)
New Best Cycle XX Interim Report (posted 6-1-2011)
New Strategic Workplan 2011 - 2013 (posted 6-1-2011

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