The Erie County & Buffalo Safe Neighborhood Committee was created by the Erie County Legislature in response to a senseless, deadly shooting on Buffalo’s East Side that took two young lives. The Committee has the responsibility to identify strategies and policy that could help reduce crime in Buffalo. The Committee is looking for guidance and training to help identify these strategies and develop a community-wide plan to combat violence in our neighborhoods. Although many of the members are well versed in community matters, we lack the fundamental training to put a comprehensive report together for local leaders.
There have been senseless acts of violence in Buffalo & Erie County that have killed young, innocent people. Additionally recidivism rates in the Buffalo-Niagara Region is very high and this directly attributes to steady crime rates.
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Providers selected for consideration (previously 'Selected Providers' field):
Selected Provider 1: CUNY John Jay College
Bid: 20090.46
Chosen Provider: CUNY John Jay College
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- Leadership training
";s:32:"field_as_a_result_of_this_tta_wh";s:180:"A more informed trained group will ensure that scheduled reports are robust with information and well thought-out strategies that the organization can use at the community level. ";s:32:"field_who_will_be_participating_";s:213:"The Erie County & Buffalo Safe Neighborhood Taskforce is made up of 25 diverse members who represent numerous organizations that are focused on the improvement of our neighborhoods in relation to reducing crime. ";s:32:"field_what_do_participants_need_";s:167:"The Erie County & Buffalo Safe Neighborhood Taskforce members need leadership training and guidance on how to develop sound anti-violence policy and strategies. ";s:32:"field_what_activities_experience";s:94:"Anti-violence and neighborhood strategies would be beneficial to members of the organization. ";s:32:"field_who_supports_you_in_this_e";s:181:"The Erie County & Buffalo Safe Neighborhood Taskforce was commissioned by the Erie County Legislature, and has two current City of Buffalo Common Council Members on the Committee. ";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_i";s:156:"Erie County Legislature Chairwoman Betty Jean Grant, Erie County Legislator Timothy Houges, and the Erie County & Buffalo Safe Neighborhood Taskforce Chair.";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_p";s:78:"Erie County & Buffalo Safe Neighborhood Taskforce Chair & subcommittee Chairs.";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_o";s:152:"There are numerous organizations that can be recruited to be a part of the efforts of the Erie County & Buffalo Safe Neighborhood Taskforce Committee. ";s:32:"field_how_open_are_the_key_stake";s:167:"The Erie County & Buffalo Safe Neighborhood Taskforce Committee are looking for assistance and are completely open to recommendations made to them by a TTA provider. ";s:32:"field_are_there_any_local_govern";s:198:"Erie County Legislature Chairwoman Betty Jean Grant, Erie County Legislator Timothy Houges, City of Buffalo Common Council Member David Rivera, City of Buffalo Common Council Member Darious Pridgen ";s:32:"field_how_will_your_organization";s:256:"Erie County & Buffalo Safe Neighborhood Taskforce Committee is commissioned to exist until the reports are developed and the committee will not be decommissioned until viable strategies and responsible policy recommendations are made to local leadership. ";s:32:"field_what_other_resources_do_yo";s:211:"Erie County & Buffalo Safe Neighborhood Taskforce Committee is made up of people who represent numerous corridors of this community and the resources of time, meeting space can be leveraged to support the TTA. ";}