FEDERAL OFFICIALS HAVE COMPLETED A PROGRESS REVIEW FOR THE CITY OF SALINAS. THE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND PEACE CONFIRMED A DECLINE IN YOUTH VIOLENCE IN THE CITY. SALINAS OFFICIALS CREDIT THE CASP STRATEGY: A LONG- TERM APPROACH FOCUSING ON PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION METHODS. THE CASP STRATEGY INVOLVES A RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMS AND HOUSING OPTIONS. SALINAS HAS SEEN A STEADY DECLINE IN YOUTH VICTIMS SINCE INCORPORATING THE STRATEGY IN 2009.
