Building Better Futures Together in North County

Taking a community-wide look at protecting residents by reducing crime was the focus of the Building Better Futures conference in Vista Thursday.  More than 160 residents, law enforcement officials, educators and community organizations joined County Supervisors Dave Roberts and Bill Horn for an in-depth look at gangs in North County, and strategies for promoting school and community safety in the region.

The conference was hosted by the North County Gang Commission, the San Diego County Office of Education and the County in support of Live Well San Diego, the County's ongoing initiative to improve the health and safety of residents.

The journey out of gangs: ex-gang members (from left) Jorge Rodriguez, Agner Medrano and Marilyn Fernandez share their stories and their current gang intervention work with Victory Outreach.