Established in 2003, the Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force (MGPTF) was created in response to a significant increase in violent crimes in Santa Rosa. The residents of Santa Rosa made a 20-year commitment to support violence prevention efforts with the approval of MEASURE O (2004), a quarter-cent Transaction and Use Tax. Re-branded in 2015, Santa Rosa Violence Prevention (The Partnership) is a col
laborative effort focused on creating a safe & healthy community by funding non-profit organizations and schools through the CHOICE Grant Program, strategic alignment of integrated opportunities for youth and families, and collaborating on community and civic engagement events. INVEST:
The CHOICE Grant Program was launched in 2006 with MEASURE O (2004) revenue and has invested over $10 million in grants to non-profit organizations and schools. LEAD:
Convenes with a diverse set of policy stakeholders and direct services staff from multiple sectors who interface with addressing the issues of youth & gang violence. EDUCATE:
Violence Prevention Awareness Series partners with CHOICE-funded agencies to highlight resources, trainings, and services available for underserved families. TERMS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
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