Policy Resources
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.
Policy Resources
Reimagining survivor safety: An alternative response to domestic violence
An alternative approach to domestic violence requires policy responses that support survivors at every step.
Policy Resources
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.
Policy Resources
Safe Places & Safe Sleeping: Cost-Effective and Humane Recommendations for Local Leaders after Grants Pass
The recent Grants Pass decision runs the risk of further intertwining municipal homelessness policy with punitive enforcement, a move that could make both homelessness and crime worse nationwide.
Policy Resources
Green spaces & community safety: A primer
Extensive 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.
Policy Resources
A new community safety blueprint: How the federal government can address violence and harm through a public health approach
This report offers a summary of the investments that most effectively create safe communities, as well as policy recommendations for how Congress can harness this evidence.
Federal Funding Guides
The infrastructure law’s untapped potential for promoting community safety
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act offer local leaders an unparalleled opportunity to make “built design” investments that reduce crime and violence in communities.
Federal Funding Guides
Harnessing infrastructure grants for community safety
This guide explains how state and local lawmakers can use the infrastructure bill to fund community safety projects.
Federal Funding Guides
Community safety and the American Rescue Plan: A guide to using fiscal recovery grants to advance holistic safety
This guide explains how state and local lawmakers can use the American Rescue Plan Act to fund community safety programs.
Policy Resources
A roadmap to community safety: A guide for state lawmakers
This co-authored guide explains how state lawmakers can begin implementing community safety programs and policies.