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Develop a model that goes beyond the state statute for the definition of abuse and neglect of the elderly. Promote public service announcements about domestic violence. Increase controls over access to weapons. Training and Education ^ Implement acommunity-based outreach program via trained lay health advisers. ^ Utilize present successful programs for education and guidance of parents. ^ Integrate education about abuse in life-skills classes in school (i.e.; conflict resolution, date abuse, good parenting skill). ^ Provide classes on healthy relationships and conflictlanger management in schools. ^ Improve police department training about domestic violence so prosecution can occur without the victim's cooperation. Direct Service ^ Provide parental support groups that are consistently available for parents that address teen issues. ^ Institute amulti-disciplinary team for in-home evaluation and home service division for the elderly. ^ Enhance elderly community watch. ^ Provide local rehabilitation resources for abusers and families, including follow up. System Integration and Communication ^ Commit to interagency communication and mechanisms for free exchange of information (e.g.; common intake and release forms, including list of involved services). ^ Provide consistent funds for system support. ^ Involve youth in community decisions that impact youth (i.e.; new program planning). The HSAC intends these collected strategies to serve as useful context and important feedback to the BOCC and the community at large on strengthening the Countywide response to issues of abuse. A copy of the report will be shared with all Forum participants and other human service interest and advocacy groups. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Acceptance of the report as information involves no commitment of County finances. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board accept the report from the Human Services Advisory Commission on Forum 2002.