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The Jacksonville Journey:
A Comprehensive Community-Wide Anti-Crime Initiative The Jacksonville Journey: Take a Step – working to create a roadmap for achieving peace and prosperity in every home, on every street, for every citizen.
Jacksonville Journey Solution Sessions If you are unable to attend, live media will be available during the sessions by clicking here. May 15: FCCJ North Campus, Zeke Bryant Auditorium, 4501 Capper Road, 32218 (map) The Jacksonville Journey information and volunteer fair begins at 5:30 p.m. and committee presentations begin at 6:30 p.m.
On Dec. 13, 2007, Mayor John Peyton announced the creation of The Jacksonville Journey, a comprehensive, community-wide initiative aimed at stemming – and reversing – the tide of violent crime that continues to make headlines, devastate families and neighborhoods and threaten Jacksonville's future. The initiative convened action groups composed of community leaders, educators, clergy, subject matter and law enforcement experts, and others representing every area and stratum of the city. Over the next 120 days, these groups were charged with beginning the implementation and expansion of strategies to not only improve law enforcement, but also to address crucial prevention, targeted intervention and rehabilitation issues. The initiative is guided by a steering committee co-chaired by former U.S. Ambassador John Rood and former State Senator Betty Holzendorf. The steering committee oversees the work of subcommittees on Education, Truancy, Dropout & Literacy; Funding; Intervention and Rehabilitation; Law Enforcement and Deterrence; Neighborhood Safety and Stability; Positive Youth Development; and Public Relations, and will report progress to the public and draw in resources and people as needed. For more information on The Jacksonville Journey, call (904) 630-CITY or click on the links to the left. Mayor's Charge to Steering Committee Complete List of Committee Members Susie Wiles, Director Kandi Begue, Project Manager |
You are cordially invited to attend community meetings to hear about recommended action steps, provide your feedback and learn how you can help create a safer, more prosperous Jacksonville.
