Hello Everyone,
Evelyn here,
with an excerpt from the Attorney General, Bill McCollun weekly news report, "Generally Speaking".
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Publication of the Office of the Attorney General • Volume 6, Issue 8 • February 22, 2008
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Weekly Message from Attorney General Bill McCollum
Today, a very talented and committed group of individuals met to address a significant issue facing our state. The Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys held its 2008 organizational meeting in Panama City to determine what its goals and strategies for achieving those goals would be for this year. The Council, created by statute to make a systematic study of the conditions affecting Black men and boys, is housed within the Attorney General?s Office and I am proud to support its determination and vision for our state.
Just one month ago, the Council released its first annual report which covered the topics of improving economic outcomes, addressing foster care and families issues, improving education outcomes and health status; and developing legislative recommendations. The Council will add a committee tasked with addressing the criminal justice issues which face Black men and boys within our state.
As Attorney General, I am particularly focused on the criminal justice issue of gangs. I believe we need a three-pronged approach of prevention and intervention, law enforcement, and inmate rehabilitation and reentry into society.
I look forward to continuing to work with the men and women on the Council who are so determined to make a difference. I also look forward to seeing all of Florida?s counties implement the Council?s recommendations for stronger community support for the communication, education and action which will be necessary as we move forward with this charge, just as I anticipate the Florida Legislature granting the Council permanent commission status.
More information about the Council, its mission and its members is available online at http://www.cssbmb.com, which also includes its statutory authority, news releases and many other links to valuable resources. As we continue to recognize Black History Month, it is vitally important to bring together both the people and the resources needed to help today's youth and their communities make the choices that will send their lives in a positive direction.
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Evelyn out.
