BAKER mdash; Mayor Darnell Waites announced the City of Baker's new Violence Prevention Plan on Saturday.The comprehensive community-driven initiative was designed to reduce violence, strengthen neighborhoods and improve public safety through collaboration, prevention and long-term investment.The p lan, developed in response to recent shootings within the city, was created by the City of Baker, Pivot 4 Peace, the Dionrey Claiborne Stop the Violence Organization and Metro Councilmember Anthony Kenney, addresses the impact of violence as well as the underlying conditions that contribute to it.nbsp;Key priorities of the prevention plan include strengthening partnerships among government agencies, law enforcement, community organizations, educators, leaders and residents, expanding community-based violence prevention and intervention efforts, addressing causes that contribute to violence through coordinated services, supporting youth and families through positive opportunities, and building trust between residents and community institutions.nbsp;"Creating a safer Baker requires all of us," Waites said. ldquo;When government, community organizations, faith leaders, residents, and other stakeholders work together with a shared vision and a common purpose, the incidence of violence can decrease."The initiative will embrace a comprehensive approach that incorporates evidence-informed strategies and nationally recognized violence reduction practices while learning from successful community violence intervention programs throughout the state and across the nation.Permalink| Comments ...read more read less