Violence Prevention Task Force

07/01/2024

Calling all Community Members! Click the link attached to this post for more information on how to apply for the Violence Prevention Taskforce

Click the link for more information on how to apply for the Violence Prevention Taskforce. https://www.albanyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10955/Call-for-Applications---Violence-Prevention-Task-Force-061724

06/25/2024

Click the link for more information on how to apply for the Violence Prevention Taskforce. https://www.albanyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10955/Call-for-Applications---Violence-Prevention-Task-Force-061724

06/25/2024

Remember to submit your application to serve on a City board/commission! We are still accepting applications for the Albany Community Police Review Board, the Commission on Monuments and Public Art, and the Task Force on the Municipal Flag until this Sunday, June 30. Applications for the Violence Prevention Task Force are open until Sunday, July 14. For more info, visit https://www.albanyny.gov/734/Call-For-Application

06/18/2024

Dear Community Members,

The Violence Prevention Taskforce of Albany is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for passionate individuals to join our esteemed taskforce. We are committed to making a lasting impact on our community.

To apply for the Violence Prevention Taskforce, please submit an intent letter and your resume to [email protected]

As a member of the Violence Prevention Taskforce, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of effective strategies to address violence in our city. This taskforce plays a crucial role in shaping policies, advocating for change, and promoting community engagement.

If you are passionate about creating a safer and more harmonious environment for all residents, we encourage you to apply. By joining our taskforce, you will be part of a dynamic team of like-minded individuals who are driven to make a difference.

To learn more about the Violence Prevention Taskforce, please click on the link provided in this post.

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In accordance with Equity Agenda, the Albany Common Council’s Public Safety Committee establishes a Violence Prevention Task Force. The Violence Prevention Task Force is responsible for convening stakeholders every fall to develop action items in preparation for the upcoming summer in anticipation...

08/26/2021

Help the City of Albany Violence Prevention Task Force Stop the Violence by taking our survey and sharing your thoughts! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/albanycommunitysafety

07/30/2021

Due to some technical difficulties with Facebook, our meeting from yesterday (July 29th) was not live streamed. A recording of the meeting is available for viewing:

07/30/2021

Due to some technical difficulties with Facebook, we were unable to live stream our meeting from yesterday (July 29th). A recording of the meeting is available on our Zoom cloud for viewing:

Topic: Violence Prevention Task Force Meeting
Start Time : Jul 29, 2021 05:48 PM

Meeting Recording:
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05/05/2021

The City of Albany is seeking community input for the Lincoln Square Basketball Courts Project. Please Join us on-site on Thursday May 6th at 5:30 pm.

04/22/2021

03/11/2021

https://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_abt_why_violence_clusters_in_cities_and_how_to_reduce_it.

Here is a link to the TED Talk we attempted to show last week for those that would like to watch it.

Reducing violence in cities in the US isn't the impossible, intractable challenge many believe it to be, says crime researcher and educator Thomas Abt. He explains how urban violence is "sticky" -- meaning that it clusters among a surprisingly small number of people and places -- and presents an inn...