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The Council on the Status of Men and Boys (CSMB) was created to lead and develop a comprehensive community effort to reduce homicides and non-fatal gun violence among males in the Tallahassee-Leon County area.
In 2021, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office reviewed data related to the 141 homicides recorded in Tallahassee-Leon County from 2015-2020 to gain a better understanding of the commonalities between the people, conditions, and circumstances contributing to the incidents and research evidence-based solutions to reduce or prevent future homicides. This data was reported in the Anatomy of a Homicide Project led by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
Do you know a male in Leon Couty between the ages of 13 through 37 who has been involved with gun violence or is in need of support/services? If so, please use the link below to submit a referral on behalf of the individual to the Council on the Status of Men and Boys (CSMB). Our team will subsequently reach out to see what services and resources can be provided. Please direct any referral questions to CSMB@leoncountyfl.gov. Click Here to Submit a Referral
Key Findings
Solutions
The Council on the Status of Men and Boys created a multi-disciplinary plan for reducing homicides and gun violence in Leon County. This plan will:
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