Section 1 - "Drilling down" and Why
Introduction
Dr. James Henderson presents the invocation to the San Juan Safe Communities Initiative 2009 Spring Conference.
Crime and Social Picture
Sheriff Bob Melton speaks on the crime and social picture in San Juan County.
The Need for Affordable Housing
Kristine Carlson presents the need for affordable housing within San Juan County and what agencies are working within the community to better the housing situation.
The "Drill Down" Strategy
Betti Souther speaks about "getting all the players to the table," economic patters, drill down strategies, and mental models.
Section 2 - whats going on?
San Juan Safe Communities Initiative Umbrella
SJSCI Vice President T. Greg Merrion speaks about the beginnings of San Juan Safe Communities Initiative, our mission, why Safe Communities was created, and what we have done and are doing within the community.
Marriage and Family
Ron Price speaks briefly about improving marital relations within San Juan County and how improving these relationsions will improve the community at large. More information can be found at www.fccmf.org.
Constituent Services Representative Pete Valencia
Pete Valencia speaks at the San Juan Safe Communities 2009 Spring Conference. He briefly speaks about the community he serves.
Suppression
Michelle Garcia from the New Mexico District Attorney's Office speaks about their suppression and prevention efforts.
Street Gang Overview/Gang Intervention
Reuben Leyva speaks about his work as the YDI 4SO Family Services Center Program Director, gangs, and viable gang intervention strategies being used in Alburquerque.
State of New Mexico Perspective
Attorney General Gary K. King speaks about working with the Attorney's Office in the areas of prevention, suppression, and intervention for New Mexico.
Section 3 - nuts and bolts
Weed and Seed
Dan Darnell and Sheriff Bob Melton speak about the Weed and Seed project for Farmington, NM and surrounding areas. More information about the Weed and Seed project can be found here.
Gang Suppression
Officer John Garcia speaks on gang supression and gives an overview of gangs in San Juan County.
Logic Models
Ann Anthony presents the effectiveness in using logic models for planning and goal setting.
Meth Pilot Program
Robert V. Mitchell M.A speaks about the history of and the function of the Meth Pilot Program in San Juan County.
Sycamore Park Community Center
Natalie Koehn, the supervisor for Sycamore Park Communty Center, speaks about what programs and activities are offered to the community through Sycamore Park.
Drug Free Communties for the Shiprock Chapter
Laura McClenny and Tony Lee speak about the Dine' Ba' Hozho Coalition, what is happening in Shiprock, and restoring and celebrating family wellness. You can see the flowchart here.
Section 4 - Where do we go from here?
Roundtable Discussions
The participants of San Juan Safe Communities 2009 Spring Conference discuss important issues relating to San Juan County.












