Thank you, Terry. So sane a perspective. I hear zip from the Youth Coordinating Board these days. Could it be strengthened to create guiding policies and true coordination to achieve them?
What could the city offer more of, and/or work with the county and state to help offer systemic solutions to violence in our city. This is not an all-inclusive list:
* Youth Programs
* Mentorship Programs
* Conflict Resolution Training
* Community Policing
* Job Training
* Affordable Housing
* Educational Opportunities
* Substance abuse prevention
* Substance Abuse Treatment
* Trauma-Informed Care
* Gang Prevention
* Addressing Systemic Inequalities
* etc
I'm not saying the city is doing none of these things. In fact, they are working on several, but they seem to be unrelated to each other. And I could be wrong but I think the first few ( like youth programs & mentoring) are probably getting short shrift.
I'm sorry, but there isn't anything that anybody is ever going to say to convience me that Guaranteed Basic Income is OK. The government doesn't have any money, so what it gives to one person, it has to take from another. I feel sorry for those in poverty, but sometimes they're in that situation because of irresponsible decisions they've made in their lives, and I don't feel others, those that had nothing to do with that persons decisions should be held financially responsible for those peoples mistakes.
Perhaps this is good time to present some 'Tough Love', rather than gingerly dancing around sensitive issues. For example: early on in High School, we could have required attendance to lectures and presentations on what your life might look like if you get pregnant at an early age without the babies father there to financially provide for you and your new baby. Fact is, without that father there to provide for you, your life is likely to be one in poverty. Bad Choice, but it was your choice not your neighbors.
As far as activities to keep young kids busy and off the streets in a safe enviroment, not only should we be thinking on how we might do that, but perhaps ways we could reward kids for learning to be model citizens and lifting each other up rather than talking smack and threatening each other. Try to make outcomes more win win, rather than we win, you lose.
I hear you on the concerns about Guaranteed Basic Income. I think the idea could only really work if it replaced some of the existing programs the city or county already funds. One way to think about it might be like Social Security—but extended to more people. Right now, we spend millions on things like housing vouchers and other assistance programs. The question is whether those dollars would go further if they were given directly to people instead. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s an idea worth exploring.
Very sobering Terry and discouraging newsletter but one needing to be written. The lack of activities and space are definitely playing a part in our youth violence problems and need to be addressed sooner rather than later. Parental supervision and dedication also need to be top of mind to ensure children are being properly engaged and supported at home.
Thank you, Terry. So sane a perspective. I hear zip from the Youth Coordinating Board these days. Could it be strengthened to create guiding policies and true coordination to achieve them?
What could the city offer more of, and/or work with the county and state to help offer systemic solutions to violence in our city. This is not an all-inclusive list:
* Youth Programs
* Mentorship Programs
* Conflict Resolution Training
* Community Policing
* Job Training
* Affordable Housing
* Educational Opportunities
* Substance abuse prevention
* Substance Abuse Treatment
* Trauma-Informed Care
* Gang Prevention
* Addressing Systemic Inequalities
* etc
I'm not saying the city is doing none of these things. In fact, they are working on several, but they seem to be unrelated to each other. And I could be wrong but I think the first few ( like youth programs & mentoring) are probably getting short shrift.
I'm sorry, but there isn't anything that anybody is ever going to say to convience me that Guaranteed Basic Income is OK. The government doesn't have any money, so what it gives to one person, it has to take from another. I feel sorry for those in poverty, but sometimes they're in that situation because of irresponsible decisions they've made in their lives, and I don't feel others, those that had nothing to do with that persons decisions should be held financially responsible for those peoples mistakes.
Perhaps this is good time to present some 'Tough Love', rather than gingerly dancing around sensitive issues. For example: early on in High School, we could have required attendance to lectures and presentations on what your life might look like if you get pregnant at an early age without the babies father there to financially provide for you and your new baby. Fact is, without that father there to provide for you, your life is likely to be one in poverty. Bad Choice, but it was your choice not your neighbors.
As far as activities to keep young kids busy and off the streets in a safe enviroment, not only should we be thinking on how we might do that, but perhaps ways we could reward kids for learning to be model citizens and lifting each other up rather than talking smack and threatening each other. Try to make outcomes more win win, rather than we win, you lose.
Hi Kenny
I hear you on the concerns about Guaranteed Basic Income. I think the idea could only really work if it replaced some of the existing programs the city or county already funds. One way to think about it might be like Social Security—but extended to more people. Right now, we spend millions on things like housing vouchers and other assistance programs. The question is whether those dollars would go further if they were given directly to people instead. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s an idea worth exploring.
Very sobering Terry and discouraging newsletter but one needing to be written. The lack of activities and space are definitely playing a part in our youth violence problems and need to be addressed sooner rather than later. Parental supervision and dedication also need to be top of mind to ensure children are being properly engaged and supported at home.
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