BTG created a computerized language bank that contains the names of bilingual officers and civilians interested in translating for public safety officers and the courts. Law enforcement training courses. including language specific classes and community education programs. have helped eliminate communication barriers and cultural stereotypes among nonEnglish speaking people and public safety officers. BTG has published a "Personal and Home Safety Orientation Manual for Refugees and Immigrants" manual in 11 different languages. BTG also has convened approximately 120 meetings between public safety officials and ethnic communities. The project provides homework assistance. peer counseling. and English as a second language assistance to Southeast Asian youth who are vulnerable to gang recruitment activities. BTG provides youth support groups in five counties to assist over 150 refugees make positive life choices. States throughout the country are interested in creating similar programs like BTG. Thanks to Ms.
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