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Councilmember Tim Scott stated, I've been to a call-in session and I urge fellow Council <br /> Members to attend to see the great work they are doing. This is the right strategy I believe and it <br /> takes some effort. Second chances are imperative to success. <br /> Committeemember Oliver Davis asked the presenters, How do you deal with those that do not <br /> speak English as their primary language? <br /> Mr. Hunt answered, We have bi-lingual staff at the career center. We also have their friends or <br /> family come and help communicate with our staff. <br /> Committeemember Karen White stated, As a member of the Group Violence Intervention <br /> Committee,this is a very powerful intervention that has brought together a number of agencies <br /> and individuals who previously may not have been working the best together. The call-in is a <br /> very powerful experience and it introduces a moral voice to the conversation. This gives <br /> individuals hope and the tools to get out of the ruts they are in. I'm very supportive and proud of <br /> the South Bend Police Department that has integrated this strategy into their overall operation. <br /> Committee Chair Broden asked if someone could address the funding partnerships throughout <br /> this program. <br /> Pete Morgan, Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, stated, The Community Foundation <br /> through the African American Fund of the Foundation provided much of the initial funding to <br /> bring a group from this community to John Jay in New York to learn about the strategy. It also <br /> provided the initial funding to implement the strategy upon returning. The Foundation played <br /> more a managerial role in the initial stages to remain a neutral party. <br /> Councilmember Randy Kelly asked, As a Council, how can we help? <br /> Mr. Hunt answered, By getting the word out. Spread the message. He gave an example of a <br /> pastor asking him the same thing. <br /> Committee Chair Broden reminded the public there is an opportunity to be added to the <br /> notification list of the committee and with no other business adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. <br /> RespecttJfully Submitted, <br /> M. Broclen, Committee Chair <br /> 5 <br />