Building Bridges with Youth and Partner Officers at 2020 IPRA Conference
Learn how to address community needs, integrate core programs, recruit officers, and engage youth daily to foster positive relationships between police, youth, and families. Join us at the 2020 IPRA Conference for insightful strategies and solutions.
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BUILDING BRIDGES WITH YOUTH AND PARTNER OFFICERS Chantell Davis Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Youth Centers 2020 IPRA Conference 2020 IPRA Conference
Determine the Need Response to a cry for help from community Homicides taking place right outside window Prosecutor's Office frustrated unable to prosecute Police frustrated no witnesses Community terrified of police Youth afraid of police Parents afraid of police, fear of retaliation How to build a relationship? Increased wave of violence in our neighborhoods 2020 IPRA Conference
Integrating into our existing core programs Homework/Enrichment Snack Fitness Open Recreation Dinner Kids Caf Core Programming STEM Character Development Arts/Crafts Cooking Recreational Sports Performing Arts Community Unity Nights 2020 IPRA Conference
Recruiting Officers To provide youth and staff with a wealth of positive experiences with police officers To form positive personal relationships with youth and staff To form positive personal relationships with parents, grandparents, and other care providers To encourage youth and their families to see police officers as friends and neighbors To develop trust between officers, youth, and their families 2020 IPRA Conference
Daily Youth Engagement Assisting with homework help Reading to or with the children Playing games or sports with children Helping children with craft projects Participating in exercise programs with children Sharing snacks and the evening meal with children (unfortunately the terms of our Kids Caf program does not allow us to provide the meal to adults you are welcome to pack a lunch if you would like) Participating in occasional field trips with youth to local attractions Participating in other youth activities taking place at the centers 2020 IPRA Conference
Making our Case Commitment to zero tax dollars Finding the right fit Pitch meetings Thank you to: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Lincoln Financial Foundation M.E. Raker Foundation Three Rivers Credit Union Report Out Honesty is the best policy Plan for sustainability Our partners Fort Wayne Police Department Fort Wayne United Ten Point Coalition Media Sponsor B96.9 2020 IPRA Conference
School Success Celebrations 2020 IPRA Conference
Reflections from an Officer First Impressions Can I do this? A Day in the life of a Partner Officer School Success Celebrations 2020 IPRA Conference
Questions, Answers and Contacts Ms. Mitch Sheppard, Deputy Director mitch.sheppard@cityoffortwayne.org Ms. Chantell Davis, Manager Chantell.davis@cityoffortwayne.org Mr. Dmitri Gholston, Program Coordinator dmitri.gholston@cityoffortwayne.org Mr. Michael Ayers, Jennings Mr. Michael Ayers, Jennings Recreation Center Supervisor Recreation Center Supervisor m michael.ayers@cityoffortwayne.org ichael.ayers@cityoffortwayne.org Ms. Zynette Paige, Weisser Park Youth Ms. Zynette Paige, Weisser Park Youth Center Supervisor Center Supervisor zynette.paige@cityoffortwayne.org zynette.paige@cityoffortwayne.org Ms. MaKayla Ms. MaKayla Gusching, Cooper Center Gusching, Cooper Center Supervisor Supervisor makayla.gusching@cityoffortwayne.org makayla.gusching@cityoffortwayne.org 2020 IPRA Conference
