Dear Neighbor,
This is a seasonal newsletter designed to keep you informed about Measure Y, Oakland's Violence Prevention and Public Safety Initiative. If you know others who are interested in this information, please forward it to a neighbor. |
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 Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth - Changing Lives with Circles of Support and Accountability
The Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) program is funded in part to facilitate Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) for Oakland youth involved in the Criminal Justice system. The ongoing COSA focuses on John, an 18 year old Oakland resident, who was released from a juvenile detention facility in November 2008. The COSA is comprised of John's grandmother, siblings, two community members (a retired businessman and a mother of four boys), as well as two RJOY representatives. John was in and out of correctional facilities over 9 times. In the Fall of 2008, John finally expressed a desire and commitment to turn his life around. Read more about the succes of John's COSA here. |
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Measure Y's new program: Juvenile Justice Center and OUSD Wrap Around Strategy
In July of 2009, the Measure Y Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) Wraparound Services program was created to help Oakland youth leaving the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center reconnect back into the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) through intensive case management services. The OUSD Placement Coordinator, Probation Officers, and JJC Transition Center staff refer youth being released from the JJC to Measure Y funded agencies. Once referred, case managers at the funded agencies conduct home visits and refer youth to other appropriate programs as part of their individual case plans. Staff from Measure Y agencies, Probation, OUSD and Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services meet monthly to conduct case conferencing. Each youth's school attendance and academic progress is monitored closely, and they are assisted in successfully completing Court Orders. Since referrals began at the end of August, case managers are now serving over 60 youth. Funded agencies include: California Youth Outreach, East Bay Agency for Children, East Bay Asian Youth Center, OUSD, The Mentoring Center and Youth UpRising. |
Mayor Dellum's to Host Peace Conference for Members of the Faith Community
Mayor Ron Dellums will host a "Peace Conference for Youth Violence Prevention" on February 9, 2010 from 9 - 5 p.m. at the Claremont Hotel. The Mayor is urging Bay Area residents to submit nominations for members of clergy who have displayed exemplary service for Oakland's youth. The conference will feature the new Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts and discuss ways to incorporate the faith community in efforts to reduce violence. Selected local clergy or congregations who have made a significant contribution to the community will be honored and they will share their innovative approaches to youth violence prevention. For more information on nominations and the conference, email: MayorsPeaceConference@oaklandnet.com. | |
Questions? Comments? Have a story to share about your neighborhood? For more information, please visit us at www.MeasureY.org. |
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Measure Y Evaluation Released
The evaluation of Measure Y programs conducted by a team led by Research Development Associates and Gibson and Associates was reviewed by the Measure Y Oversight Committe in December. Click here for the Oversight Committe page of our website that includes the evaluation documents. |
Measure Y
Oversight Committee
Meetings are open to the public and held the third Monday of the month at
Oakland City Hall
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza at 6:30pm
For more information, contact Jeff Baker, Assistant to the City Adminstrator, at jbaker@oaklandnet.com
or (510) 238-3671. |
News and information about Measure Y is available
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City Closure
Please be aware that the City of Oakland will be closed for the holidays and furlough days starting on Thursday, December 24, 2009. CIty offices will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2010.
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