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Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement highlights programs to reduce youth gun violence
Summary
ONSE described its mission to reduce youth gun violence for ages 12–25 and presented 2025 program outcomes, including enrollment figures for Young Artists of Savannah United, Path Forward and Neighborhood Improvement Teams, plus rapid-response and referral activity with SPD.
The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) presented its mission to reduce youth gun violence and outlined programs focused on prevention, intervention and community engagement. Slides define ONSE's target group as youth and young adults ages 12–25, prioritizing those identified as high-risk and listing core approaches such as safe spaces, structured activities and mentorship.
ONSE reported 2025 program outcomes: participation counts for Young Artists of Savannah United (YASU), Path Forward and Neighborhood Improvement Teams, and statistics on referrals and engagements from hospitals, courts, schools and Savannah Police Department referrals. The materials emphasize coordinated programming, joint training, rapid-response support and outreach aimed at connecting youth to services.
