Public Awareness Team

• Calendar of Team Events
• Meeting Minutes

Charge: To implement a public awareness campaign that increases knowledge that children's exposure to violence can be harmful and that there are resource available. The target audiences are first responders, service providers, and parents/community members in target communities. This committee began its work in 2001.

Summary of Efforts to Date: The Public Awareness team meets monthly, working toward a long-term goal of changing public policy to recognize and support exposure to violence as an important issue. Short-term goals include (1) increasing awareness of exposure to violence, (2) encouraging participation in professional development, and (3) increasing awareness of services that will be available in the community. Key steps to reaching the goal include:

• Interviewing additional community members (Police Districts 5 and 7)
• Preparation for Public Awareness Outreach
• Development of materials