Title
Florida Department of Corrections and City of Gainesville NSPIRE Interrupters Program (B)
Explanation
The NSPIRE Interrupters Program is a public health approach for gun violence. It prevents gun violence by targeting and treating those members of the community with the highest propensity for gun violence. This model uses the following strategies:
*Detect potentially violent events and interrupt them to prevent violence through trained Interrupters. Attempt to peacefully mediate conflicts using techniques such as creating cognitive dissonance, derailing, changing the thought, decision, providing information, delaying, and negotiating a compromise;
*Provide ongoing behavior change for individuals who are at risk of participating in gun violence.
*Provide a community-oriented approach to gun violence prevention by changing the community culture.
Strategic Connection
This item is connected to Goal 5: Best in Class Neighbor Services and community policing which is a top priority.
Fiscal Note
The Florida Department of Corrections will reimburse the City of Gainesville for a maximum of $230,000 for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Recommendation:
For the commission to allow the City Manager execute this agreement subject to approval by legal as to form and legality.