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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.
Our work centers a forward-looking, affirmative vision of youth and community safety that will end gun violence, enhance equity, help youth thrive, and reduce reliance on policing and punishment systems.
How states can lead on community safety: Five recommendations for preventing and reducing violence
This report contains five recommendations for how state leaders can implement evidence-based, cost-effective investments across their administrations, building a whole-of-government approach to community safety.
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Space, place, & safety: How “built design” investments into communities influence public safety
Extensive research shows that the “built design” or structure of community spaces significantly impacts community safety.
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Reimagining survivor safety: An alternative response to domestic violence
An alternative approach to domestic violence requires policy responses that support survivors at every step.
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Criminalizing Homelessness Can Lead to More Crime
As cities step up their enforcement efforts in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling, they should consider both the financial costs and the public safety ramifications of treating homelessness as a crime.
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Getting smart on safety: Evidence on non-carceral investments that work to prevent violence and harm
This brief presents a short overview of the major programs and community investments that most effectively prevent violence and crime.
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