About Measure Y
Mission
Measure Y – the Violence Prevention and Public Safety Act of 2004 creates a safe Oakland by dramatically reducing violence among youth and adults. The Measure Y network weaves together social services, nonprofits, police, employment, schools, criminal justice, faith based agencies and community members at the neighborhood level to address the symptoms of violence.
Overview
Measure Y is a comprehensive and multifaceted effort to address the complex and multiple risk factors associated with violence including, poverty, unemployment, discrimination, substance abuse, educational failure, fragmented families and domestic abuse. Efforts build on positive assets and resilience in individuals, families and communities. City Council approved a continuum of specific, best practice-based program strategies for reducing violence among the Measure Y target population.
More Information
For a summary of of the Violence Prevention and Public Safety Act of 2004, click here. You can also read the full text of the legislation.
