City Of Gainesville & Alachua County Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance Strategic Plan 2026-2031
This Strategic Plan aims to build a unified, long-term approach to safety and well-being in Gainesville and Alachua County by adopting a public health approach to gun violence prevention, grounded in trauma-informed care, long-term community investment, and transparency. The plan outlines ten major Strategic Objectives focused on prevention, intervention, and healing, including strengthening early support for children and families, expanding youth leadership, creating coordinated systems of care in K-12 schools, improving data sharing, expanding reentry and workforce opportunities, investing in community-based organizations, and promoting safe firearm practices. The intended outcomes are to foster a community where residents live free from gun violence, supported by a culture of trust, care, and shared accountability, with children who read well, supported families, mentored youth, and neighborhoods that trust systems.