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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Chill Time:
Games Against Gangs Action Plan Participant: Fall River Police Department |
| The Fall River Police Department, in collaboration with the City's public school administration, offered "Chill Time: Games Against Gangs", a free, after-school and evening program of activities and fun during the 2007-2008 school year. Children in grades six through twelve were invited to participate in sports, hobbies and games in a safe and secure environment as an alternative to gang involvement. School resource officers each staffed the various activities that occurred each weekday afternoon or evening. | |
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Safety and Substance Abuse  |
| Priority Sub-Area: |
C) Reduction of gangs |
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Goal: |
To reduce gang involvement by youth |
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Method(s): |
Activities, including basketball, volleyball and television production, are offered at B.M.C. Durfee High School, the Durfee Alternative School, and Henry Lord, Matthew Kuss, Morton and Talbot Middle Schools. |
| Timeline: |
2007-2008 school year |
| Indicators: |
Decreased incidence of youth violence |
| Progress: | Project completed |
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How citizens can get involved: |
Volunteer to supervise students |
| Contact Information: |
Contact the Fall River Police at 508-676-8511 |