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OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION <br />FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA <br />ARNE H. CARLSON <br />GOVERNOR <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />December 14, 1993 <br />JOANELL M. DYRSTAL <br />LT. GOVERNOR <br />CONTACT: Cvndv Bnicaio <br />296^17 (O) <br />924-0512 (H) <br />GOVERNOR CARLSON OLTLINTS ANTI-CRIME INIT1ATI\XS <br />Targets families, at-risk youth and repeat violent offenders <br />Governor Amc H. Carlson, joined by Independent-Republican legislators, today <br />highlighted the major elements of his 1994 anti-crime strategy in a speech to the <br />Thomas-Dale Block Club in St. Paul. Key components of the plan include esublishing <br />a pilot youth service summer camp for juveniles and i proposal to require those <br />convicted of a third violent crime to serve a minimum of 15 years in prison. <br />“Throughout our violent crime conference last week, 1 repeatedly heard that Minnesota <br />must maintain a Strong prevention agenda and reaffirm our values,” Governor Carlson <br />said. This means we virill continue our major emphasis on children, and we will not be <br />afraid to define and embrace those values that yield strong families and responsible <br />communities. <br />"At the same time, we must realistically deal with the here and the now," he said. <br />Today 16-year-olds are arrested more than any other age group - this is a frightening <br />signal that says violence is likely to escalate in the short-term unless we take action to <br />stop it." <br />Governor Carlson and Republican legislators propose the creation of highly disciplined <br />summer service camps for young people who are identified as "at-risk" by coum and <br />social service workers. Juveniles would engage in educational activities znd rigorous <br />community service work for which they would receive modest compensation. Camps <br />would give juvenile court judges an alternative sentencing option for young people who <br />require close supervision yet demonstrate a willingness to improve. <br />The Governor pledged to commit more state dollars to fund local police efforts to <br />establish block clubs and expand community policing. "Organizations like block clubs <br />bring neighbors together with neighbors and enable them to invest in their communities <br />and truly make a difference." <br />Governor Carlson also proposed a law which would guarantee that those convirtcd of a <br />three crimes against persons a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years. Known as a <br />-more- <br />Cyndy Brucato <br />Deputy Chief of Staff <br />130 State Capitol. St. Paul, Minnesota 55155