City of Fresno Mayor’s Gang Prevention Initiative

The City of Fresno experienced a surge in gang crime in 2006.  Violent street gangs are responsible for over 50% of murders and shootings in the City of Fresno. In order to address the prevention and intervention needs, the Mayor and the Chief announced the Mayor’s Gang Prevention Initiative (MGPI).

The goal of MGPI is to prevent youth crime, violence and gang involvement while developing a positive working relationship between law enforcement, schools, families, and young people to create a safer community.  In furtherance of the goal, MGPI works closely with law enforcement to identify gang members wanting to leave the lifestyle, helping them gain the necessary skill set to gain employment, and providing services needed to help them become successful and productive citizens.

• Fresno Mayor's Gang Prevention Initiative Form

2007 Poster Contest Winners

A poster contest was held with all the schools in Fresno Unified sponsored by MGPI. Each school that participated had a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winner. A grand prize was choosen, for each division, from the 1st place winners from the schools . Grand prize winners received an award at the 2007 U.S. Attorneys Gang Prevention Summit held in Fresno Ca. Nov. 27-28, 2007.

Contest Winner	Click to enlarge
Elementary School Maria Rodriguez
Middle School Adiel Reyes
High School Chang Yang
MGPI@fresno.gov