DVP Town Hall: Determined To Thrive

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The Department of Violence Prevention is hosting a community town hall on creating a safer, healthier Oakland. This convening will support the Department of Violence Prevention, partner agencies, and community stakeholders engage in the conversations and co-learning necessary to deepen our collective knowledge, strengthen our partnerships, and fortify our commitment to community healing, safety, and justice.

The goals of the Town Hall are to:

• Outline the DVP’s priorities and values around community safety
• Raise awareness about best practices in violence prevention and community safety
• Build shared understanding about the critical work community-based organizations are engaging
• Strengthen partnerships and inspire creative cross-sector collaboration
• Fortify commitment to centering the strengths and needs of our most marginalized in our city-wide public safety, healing, and justice strategies

Speakers and Panelists include:

• Guillermo Cespedes, DVP Chief
• Sarai Crain, DVP Deputy Chief
• Kentrell Killens, DVP Direct Service Coordinator
• Mike Muscadine, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice
• Briana Manning, Urban Peace Movement
• Carlos Jackson, Youth Alive
• Chantal Hildebrand, Alliance for Girls

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*The meeting will be recorded to support broader community access.

Event Type: Community Meeting