The MCW Consortium will invest funding in a long-term initiative with two major goals:
1) decrease rates of violence in identified areas of Milwaukee and, possibly, greater Wisconsin;
2) strengthen community capacity to prevent future violence.
The initiative will use both a public health and asset-based model that focuses on community strengths.
Read more here about the MCW Consortium VPI
Read summaries from the June 3rd and June 5th community events:
The MCW Consortium on Public and Community health will oversee this initiative. A Steering Committee of 16 members representing both community and academics will guide the 15-month process. The Steering Committee and workgroup charge is:
1. Provide leadership for the development phase of the Violence Prevention Initiative
2. Prepare the Violence Prevention Initiative implementation proposal based on the public health and community asset modesl for the MCW Consortium on Public and Community Health
At this time, the VPI is seeking nominations from community representatives interested in serving on the Steering Committee. The VPI is hosting two community events to provide additional information about the initiative, the role and responsibilities of the Steering Committee, as well as the selection process. To learn more about the June 3 and June 5 community events, please email vpi@mcw.edu.
Steering Committee members will be selected based upon their experience, vision, knowledge of existing efforts in the community, and interest in working with the Medical College of Wisconsin on violence prevention and reduction. If you are interested, please complete the following form and email to vpi@mcw.edu prior to June 13, 2008.
Steering Committee Interest Form
Read more here about the Steering Committee Charge and Structure
The Medical College of Wisconsin has filled the Program Manager I position for a new Violence Prevention Initiative; meet Jose Flores.
Jose possesses experiences in working collaboratively with other agencies and groups through past employment. Mr. Flores has acquired experience in Gang Diversion/Prevention and Intervention while working for the Social Development Commission. He has worked as a Step-up Coordinator for out of school youth (dropouts etc.), while He was an employee of the Private Industry Council Of Milwaukee County.
Mr. Flores has extensive knowledge in Education & Employment Re-integration, Gang Violence, Gang History, A.T.O.D.A. Prevention, Peer Mediation, Interpersonal, Group Social Skills, Consortium Development, and Quality Assurance of projects through Program Evaluation. Some of his past experience includes: National Panel Participation at various conferences throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and He has also participated in some program planning in Mexico.
Mr. Flores possesses detailed knowledge of Community Organizations and Public Institutes. He is sensitive to the unique needs and problems of minority inner city residents, as well as other residents in the community at large. Mr. Flores has experience in Group Motivation and Leadership Development Methods. He is a motivational Speaker on such subjects as Leadership, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Stress Management, and Psychology of the Mind/Health Realization Concepts.
Mr. Flores is A Certified Prevention Professional in the State of Wisconsin and works as a Trainer of Trainers for Milwaukee Public Schools. Mr. Flores has conducted workshops, seminars and training for both professional and non-professional companies to include law enforcement agencies across the United States and has received numerous service awards and recognition for his work.
Most recently Mr. Flores served as The Milwaukee Director of “The Gang Reduction Project” and is committed to working with the most “at Risk” in our community. He was in charge of the overall operations of the intervention services that were being provided to the youth and families in the 3rd. District Police area. Mr. Flores has worked hard to make social policy changes for the benefit of the citizens of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin.
vpi@mcw.edu
Read findings from the VPI Report prepared by the Planning Council
Learn more about the open position