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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.
Building a Future of Safe & Thriving Communities
Opportunity & Dignity for All Young People
It’s time to create a Futures Agenda that gives all young people a chance to thrive.
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Building Genuine Safety for All Communities
It’s possible to keep communities safe—without landing more people behind bars.
Read MoreJoin 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.Endorse the Futures Agenda either in full or in part.
Join more than 70 organizations working to advance community safety nationally.
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!
Read our updated policy brief on evidence-based investments that can best keep youth and communities safe.
Read our new brief on non-carceral, targeted solutions for retail theft — and get the facts about what is and is not happening nationwide.
Help advocate for the PRA
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COALITION MEETING // Legislative Advocacy Meeting for the Community Safety Working Group December 17, 2024
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We Make Democracy Work December 17, 2024