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Monroe County Michigan State of the County
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Monroe County Michigan State of the County
Monroe
County, Michigan A Collaborative Community
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Active Balanced Community Initiative
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www.activebalancedcommunity.org
April Corie and Sandie Pierce Co-Coordinators
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;
734-242-1331
The Ac=
tive Balanced
Community Initiative was developed from local Building Restorative Commun=
ity
(BRC) efforts, a federally funded planning and implementation grant.BRC was a unique countywide stra=
tegic
planning project designed to build awareness and support for the philosop=
hy
of Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ).BARJ is an approach that seeks to
repair harm done to victims and communities while reconnecting youth and
families to their respective responsibilities to their fellow citizens, to
each other, and to themselves.
“Engage
our community and its resources in the o=
ngoing
effort to create a healthy a=
nd
protective environment in Mon=
roe
County that encourages responsible families
and positive behaviors in
youth.”
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Monroe County Michigan State of the County
Active
Balanced Community Organizational
Structure
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Data
Collection
and
Resource
Committee
Laura
Schultz Chair
Communication
and
Civic
Engagement
Committee
Connie
Carrol and Kate Ebli Co-Chairs
Balanced
and
Restorative
Justice
Committee
Cheryl
Beck Chair
Co-Coordinators
April
Corie & Sandie Pierce
Administrative
Agent
United
Way of Monroe
Active
Balanced Community Initiative
Steering
Committee
Mike
Hoydic and Judge Pamela Moskwa Co-Chairs
Monroe
County Human Services
Collaborative
Network (HSCN)
Community,
Service
agencies,
Youth,
and
Citizens
Disproportionate
Minority Contacts
Special
Needs Population
Gender
Specific Programming
Workgroup
Brian
Rochowiak Chair
Victim
Support
Workgroup
Barbara
McKenzie Chair
Evaluator
Fiduciary
Agent
County
of Monroe
The Bu=
ilding
Restorative Communities planning strategy was a tremendous community effo=
rt,
receiving input from all ages, abilities, positions, and professions.Targeted workgroups were formed =
and
met regularly to build the foundation for the Active Balanced Community
structure.
The Ac=
tive Balanced
Community Initiative is based on several distinct principles, along with a
vital philosophy embraced by the whole community. Our aim is to make a
positive difference in the lives of youth and families in Monroe County.<=
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Monroe County Michigan State of the County
•Bui=
ld and
enhance collaborative systems andapproaches to programs and services that strength=
en youth and families
•Emp=
ower
organizations and systems to support the development of an Active Balanced Community
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/span>
•Bui=
ld and
maintain community awareness and involvement
to make a positive difference in the lives of youth and families
• Build and enhance collaborative systems and approaches to progr=
ams
and services that strengthen youth and families
• Empower organizations and systems to support the development of=
an
Active Balanced Community
• Build and maintain community awareness and involvement to make a
positive difference in the lives of youth and families
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Monroe County Michigan State of the County
•Mon=
roe
County Juvenile Drug Court
•Mon=
roe
County Mentors Program
•You=
th
Accountability and Attention Program - Short Term Residential
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/div>
•Wor=
king for
Success Program - Longer Term Residential
•“First Call” Substance=
Abuse
Awareness and Education Group
•Bal=
anced
and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Initiative
•Sex
Offenders Treatment Group
•You=
th
Enrichment Activities / Girls’ Circles
•Civ=
ic
Engagement for Youth
•Re-=
entry
Program
•Mediation
Programs Initiated since 2=
000
•
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Monroe County Michigan State of the County
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Monroe County Michigan State of the County
What you can do to help
lContinue to support and promote a restorative community
lEducate community leaders and law enforcement – sponsor a training
lEngage community youth in creative opportunities for service
lStay updated - visit our website frequently at activebalancedcommunity.org
lAs a member of our community – volunteer!
lBe an Active
Balanced Community
•Cooperate in making this a real community of BARJ -- working wit=
h the
courts and community in helping everyone understand the concept.
•Offering rooms for mediation when necessary –
•Making sure the police officers and their leadership is behind t=
his
concept
•Use community policing and conferencing when ever possible.
•Spread the word about the benefits to the community of the Active
Balanced Community concept
•Add our link to your website
v<=
/font>Drop the attitude of lock them up and throw away th=
e key
–
v<=
/font>Ask them to be receptive to us when we present a co=
mmunity
need…provide guidance and support
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Monroe County Michigan State of the County
Thank
You To All of Our Community Partners=
lAFL-CIO Central Labor Council
lAirport Community Schools
lAmerican Red Cross – Monroe
lAmerican Red Cross – ROCK Youth Group
lAmerican Speedy Printing
lAquila Gas Company
lARC of Monroe
lArea Agency on Aging 1-B
lArthur Lesow Community Center
lBe Their Hero From Age Zero
lBedford Charter Township
lBig Brothers / Big Sisters of Monroe
lCamp Fire USA Wathana Council
lCaring Alternatives
lCourt Appointed Special Advocates - CASA
lCatholic Charities of Monroe County
lCenter For Life Enhancement
lChildren’s Advocacy Network (CAN Council)
lChildren’s Assessment Center
lCity of Monroe
lCity of Monroe Police Department
lCommunity Foundation of Monroe County
l
l
l
lCommunity Foundation of Monroe County – Youth Advisory <=
/span>Council
lCommunity Theater
lMichigan Department of Human Services
lDTE Energy
lFairview
lFamily Counseling and Shelter Services
lFirst Call for Help – United Way of Monroe County
lGabby’s Ladder
lGive A Hand – Take A Hand Mentoring Project
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/div>
lGreat Sauk Trail Council Boy Scouts of America
lHead Start
lHolcim (US),Inc.
lHoly Cross Children’s Services – Moreau Center
lHuman Potential Center
lHumane Society of Monroe County
lHuron Valley Council Girl Scouts
lKids R Special Children’s Center
lLa-Z-Boy Incorporated
lM.P.A.C.T. – It’s The Law
lMason Consolidated School
lMichigan State Police
lMichigan Works!Monroe =
County
Employment and Traini=
ng
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Monroe County Michigan State of the County
Thank
You To All of Our Community Partner=
s
lMonroe Bank and Trust
lMonroe Cancer Connection
lMonroe City Council
lMonroe County 4-H
lMonroe County Board of Commissioners
lMonroe County Chamber of Commerce – Youth Leadership Monroe
lMonroe County Citizen Volunteers
lMonroe Community Mental Health Authority
lMonroe County Courts
lMonroe Family YMCA
lMonroe County Health Department
lMonroe County Human Services Collaborative Network (HSCN)
lMonroe County Intermediate School District
lMonroe County ISD – Early On Programs
lMonroe County ISD – Safe Kids Strong Families
lMonroe County ISD – Youth Leadership
lMonroe County ISD – Youth Opportunity Program
lMonroe County Planning Department
l
l
lMonroe County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
<=
/div>
lMonroe County Sheriff’s Department
lMonroe County Youth Center
lMonroe Public Schools
lMonroe Wraparound Initiative
lNew Beginnings – Mercy House
lOrchard Center High School
lThe Salvation Army
lSalvation Army – Harbor Light Monroe County Treatment Center
lSoutheastern Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) – Michigan Works!
=
lSisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
<=
/div>
The Active Balanced Community In=
itiative
was developed from local Building Restorative Community (BRC) efforts, a
federally funded planning and implementation grant.BRC was a unique countywide strat=
egic
planning project designed to build awareness and support for the philosoph=
y of
Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ).&=
nbsp;
BARJ is an approach that seeks to repair harm done to victims and
communities while reconnecting youth and families to their respective
responsibilities to their fellow citizens, to each other, and to themselve=
s.
The Building Restorative Communi=
ties
planning strategy was a tremendous community effort, receiving input from =
all
ages, abilities, positions, and professions.Targeted workgroups were formed a=
nd met
regularly to build the foundation for the Active Balanced Community
structure.
The Active Balanced Community In=
itiative
is based on several distinct principles, along with a vital philosophy
embraced by the whole community. Our aim is to make a positive difference =
in
the lives of youth and families in Monroe County.
The role of the community is par=
amount-
=
•Bui=
ld and
enhance collaborative systems and
approaches to programs and services =
that
strengthen youth and families
=
•Emp=
ower
organizations and systems to support=
the
development of an Active Balanced
Community
=
•Bui=
ld and
maintain community awareness and
involvement to make a positive diffe=
rence
in the lives of youth and families&#=
13;
•
•Cooperate in maki=
ng
this a real community of BARJ -- working with the courts and community in helping everyone understand=
the
concept.
•Offering rooms for mediation when necessary
–
•=
Making sure the police officers and their
leadership is behind this concept
•Use community policing and conferencing when
ever possible. •Spread=
the
word about the benefits to the community of the Active Balanced Community concept
•Add our link to your website
vDrop the attitude of lock them up and throw =
away
the key –
v
vAsk them to be receptive to us when we prese=
nt a
community need…provide guidance and supp=
ort
“Engage our community and its
resources in the ongoing effort to
create a healthy and protective
environment in Monroe County that
encourages responsible families and
positive behaviors in youth.”
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