Title
Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Pflugerville Independent School District and the City of Pflugerville Police Department for the participation in the Notification of Exposure to Trauma program, also known as the Handle with Care program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
The Pflugerville Independent School District and the City of Pflugerville Police Department are working together to further implement an initiative aimed at addressing children's exposure to violence and trauma. Childhood exposure to violence and trauma, without the right supports, is often associated with increased risk of poor outcomes in emotional, behavioral •and physical health over the life span. Children exposed to violence and trauma are also at a higher risk of poor school related outcomes and are more likely to enter the criminal justice system later in life, which can contribute to generational cycles of violence and system involvement. This project directly addresses the goal of mitigating these negative impacts of exposure to trauma when it does occur, by providing support and on-site, trauma focused interventions by school staff and/or mental health providers, if necessary, to children identified by local law enforcement and school personnel.
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") will focus on notification to the school system by law enforcement when a child is exposed to trauma in the home or in the community to enable the child's school to handle the child with care upon his or her arrival at school the next school day following the incident.
Prior City Council Action
N/A
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on March 11, 2025
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure __ N/A _X_
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A _X_
Amount: __N/A______
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No X__
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required __ Date Completed: February 28,2025
Supporting documents attached:
Pflugerville Independent School District Notification of Exposure to Trauma MOU.
Recommended Action
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Pflugerville Independent School District and the City of Pflugerville Police Department for the participation in the Notification of Exposure to Trauma program, also known as the Handle with Care program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.