The Futures Institute

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We are seeking innovative and creative policy proposals from youth aged 14 - 23 in the United States tackling the issues that matter. Join the Youth Policy Competition today.

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Policymakers have the ability to deliver safety that works for all communities—without putting more people behind bars. Our Community Safety work area is designed to help catalyze this transformation.

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Be a part of the change. Join the Community Safety Working group.

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Be a part of the future. Become a part of the Futures Agenda. Sign up today!

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Building a Future of Safe & Thriving Communities

The Futures Institutes advances policies for safe and thriving communities. Using policy research and design, state and federal advocacy, and multidisciplinary coalition-building, we help to create policy systems that prevent gun violence and other harms before they claim lives — while providing all youth a chance to thrive.

Join the Community Safety Working Group

Be a part of a group creating change from the ground up

Join the working group.

Explore our community safety resources

Visit the Community Safety Library

Explore the library.

Read the Futures Agenda

Explore the Future

The Futures Agenda.

Share Our Public Health Letter

Make a tangible impact on public health and safety 

Sign the letter.

Be Part of the Absenteeism Campaign

Help us Create an Absenteeism Campaign

Learn more.
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Endorse the Futures Agenda either in full or in part.

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Join more than 70 organizations working to advance community safety nationally.

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See the evidence shows that when we invest in trees, parks, and other changes to our community spaces, we can dramatically improve safety — while making our neighborhoods healthier, more beautiful, and more welcoming!

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Read our updated policy brief on evidence-based investments that can best keep youth and communities safe.

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Read our new brief on non-carceral, targeted solutions for retail theft — and get the facts about what is and is not happening nationwide.

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