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New Office of Youth Safety director lays out youth‑centered plan; councilmember seeks long‑term governance
Summary
Phyllis Hildreth, the newly appointed director of the Office of Youth Safety, told the Public Health & Safety Committee she plans to center youth voice, map existing 'third‑space' supports and convene an interdepartmental council to identify gaps and costed options to expand safe places for local youth.
Phyllis Hildreth, who said she has been in the role for just under 90 days, told the Public Health & Safety Committee that the Office of Youth Safety was funded in June 2024, affirmed by Mayor’s Executive Order 53 on Nov. 27, 2024, and activated by her appointment in May. Hildreth said the office’s work grew out of repeated youth testimony coordinated by groups including the Southern Movement Committee and identified three action arenas where the county can improve youth safety: 'my safe places' (home, school and third spaces), 'rest and peace' and 'safe…
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