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Information, support, training and educational tools targeted on prevention of community violence and promoting public safety.
NDOL: Getting Community Policing Right
Reorganizing the focus, standards, and policies of local police departments can make a difference in any community. Stamford, Connecticut is a model of such change. Read what they did and how it made a positive difference to the police and the community.
Integrating Community Building and Violence Prevention
Integrating violence prevention and community building work provides countless challenges and opportunities particularly regarding the very public aspect of community building and the very private issue of family violence.
Making America Safer - Project Safe Neighborhoods
A look at the history of The Strategic Approaches to Community Safety Initiative (SACSI) and the main lessons learned from SACSI problem-solving efforts.
Mentors Help Reduce Recidivism
The Boston Reentry Initiative reduces recidivism by providing the highest-risk offenders with mentors who can help the offenders establish plans for their lives after their release. The program also offers access a range of community resources, including employment assistance.
Be Prepared - American Red Cross Preparedness Information
The American Red Cross offers a great assortment of checklists and emergency preparation guides to help individuals, communities and business, prepare before disaster strikes.
Center for the Prevention of School Violence
One of the nation's first state school safety centers, they serve as a resource center and "think tank" for efforts that promote safer schools and foster positive youth development.
School Crisis Prevention and Response Initiative
This program offers professional consultation and training to educators and school staff to develop efficient and effective crisis prevention and emergency plans.
Community Relations Service (CRS)
Find expert guidance and assistance to community officials and civic leaders to help resolve and prevent racial and ethnic conflict, violence, and civil disorders.
Criminal Crisis Response Initiative (CCRI)
Communities can find help meeting the needs of victims of a criminal mass victimization through the CCRI, a multidisciplinary training and technical assistance program.
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
Participating groups of the NVOAD can find training, leadership development, published resources, and case studies relevant to planning efforts by volunteer organizations.

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