PROTECTING CHILDREN
In 1969, my community had a crime wave! I wanted my 3 small children to stay safe. I knew neighbors had to be involved to create safe neighborhoods.
Many of our crime problems were committed by teens. Without a local police department, an appointed volunteer committee took charge, hired two sheriff investigators to help us implement the “Neighborhood Responsibility Program.” The committee of 10 residents, got organized and encouraged friends to host neighborhood meetings. (17,500 residents - We didn’t need everyone.) Within 2+ years, residents decreased crime 48%. We experienced a great deal of publicity. People wanted to know how we turned our crime problem around with only 2 officers.
Shirley Henke and I co-authored, “Alternative to Fear: Guidelines to Safer Neighborhoods,” in 1975. With the help of California’s first lady, Nancy Reagan, thousands of copies were sold to police departments, police training centers, state and government agencies around the country, including the FBI. The book helped popularize “Neighborhood Watch” Programs.
WE WANT YOU & YOUR FAMILY TO STAY SAFE.
Learn from my 38 years of experience. These 3 guidebooks can empower youth, secure neighborhoods and create safer communities.
MANY CHILDREN ARE SELF-DESTRUCTIVE (Bullies, drugs, binge drinking, misuse of sex, gangs, drop-outs, addictions) See: “Street Safe Kids” for safe youth & how churches and civic groups can help make cities safe...“The 5:14 Project.”
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