BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
YOUTH/HUMAN SERVICES/EDUCATION COMMITTEE
APRIL 23, 2014
PRESENT
L. ANDERSON P. BELLENBAUM F. BROWN
R. CERVONE E. FELDER S. TURET
R. UNDERWOOD
EXCUSED:
L. HILL C. RYAN B. SOLOTAIRE
ABSENT:
M. KOLMAN P. LI C. PETERSEN
C. PIGOTT M. SCOTT A. SHERMAN
D. WILLIAMS K. WILLIAMS
GUEST:
F. HUTNER, MAYOR’S OFFICE TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
S. COLES H. ALI E. WILLIAMS
L. MALDONADO
***MINUTES***
Presentation and discussion with representatives for the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence on the role of the office in overseeing the delivery of domestic violence services, raising awareness and working to expand access to services for victims and their children to receive the help they need.
Florence Hutner from the Mayor’s Office to combat Domestic Violence made the presentation. CB6 – 36% domestic violence Family Justice Centers – all languages – language lines Immigration status not important Located at 350 Jay Street they share space with the District Attorney’s office Counselors, attorneys and babysitting are all involved Family court issues and immigrant issues
The office handles cases through appointments and walk-ins from 9am to 5pm – access through MetroTech.
Prevention Academy for young people regarding domestic violence etc. Workshops for all.
Presentation and discussion with representatives for Alex House Project, a multifaceted program designed and led by young mothers, providing parenting and leadership support for pregnant and/or parenting young mothers.
A report about the Alex House Project which helps young mothers (under 25) with parenting skills.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned.
The minutes were submitted by Paige Bellenbaum.