Resources tagged with term(s) "Public safety"

  • Weekly Disaster News Update Archive
    The weekly Disaster News Update was issued to cover current disaster/hazard activity, current FEMA major disaster declarations, and news about volunteer and community programs, response and recovery...
  • Educating the Public About Reentry
    This video addresses one of the core challenges of reentry: educating the public about the issue and the benefits of successful reentry initiatives for public safety and the community in general....
  • Great Peacemakers: True Stories from Around the World

    Meet twenty inspiring individuals who have made peace their choice in life - from a Vietnamese monk to a Brazilian musician, from a Swedish children's author to an Iranian-American architect....
  • Great Neighborhood Book: A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Placemaking

    Explains how any community can be improved and enlivened - not by vast infusions of cash, not by government, but by the people who live there. Uses real-life stories to address such challenges as...
  • Reaching Through the Cracks: A Guide to Implementing the Youth Violence Reduction Partnership

    Outlines how cities and other jurisdictions can plan and carry out an initiative like the Youth Violence Reduction Partnership (YVRP). Includes an overview of the key elements of the model, steps...
  • Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.: The Power of Nonviolent Action

    Looks at nonviolent political strategy and change by chronicling some of its theorists, their strategies, and their struggles. Focuses on comparing the words of Gandhi and King, and demonstrates...
  • One in 100: Behind Bars in America 2008
    According to figures gathered and analyzed by the Pew Public Safety Performance Project, the number of people behind bars in the United States continued to climb in 2007, saddling cash-strapped...
  • Open Society Institute: Criminal Justice
    Primary focus areas are: to help prisoners make a successful transition from incarceration to productive, crime-free lives in the community; and to encourage policies and practices that divert...
  • Altria Group Corporate Contributions Program
    Altria supports programs that feed the hungry, assist victims and survivors of domestic violence, support the arts, and rebuild communities affected by natural disasters. Deadlines vary. For more...
  • Allstate Foundation
    The Allstate Foundation's grantmaking priorities fall into three categories: Safe and Vital Communities, Economic Empowerment and Tolerance, Inclusion and Diversity. Deadlines vary. For more...
  • Air Products
    The Air Products Corporate Contributions Program funding areas of interest include: higher education and pre-college education; the environment and safety; community and economic development; arts...
  • Preventing youth from becoming victims of cyberbullying
    As more and more students spend more time on the internet, not only in pursuit of academic activities, but as a way to socialize, there are dangers that tutors, mentors, and parents should be aware...
  • Monthly Feature July - August 2008: Promoting Safer and Stronger Communities
    National Night Out "As one of the nation’s most prominent civic events, I encourage all Californians to take part in National Night Out in their community. This event is a fantastic...
  • Violence Prevention
    A complex interplay between individuals, communities, and society is necessary to reduce violence on a large scale. Those at greatest risk are vulnerable populations, including the elderly, women,...
  • Crime Prevention
    Crime prevention is about creating and sustaining neighborhoods and communities where crime cannot flourish. Find ways to link up the community with police, service agencies, and organizations of all...
  • Managing Spontaneous Volunteers in Times of Disaster: The Synergy of Structure and Good Intentions

    Based on an analysis of effective practices and models, this report helps in developing a strategy for working with unaffiliated volunteers. Covers national principles, concepts of operation,...
  • Introduction to Homeland Security

    Textbook provides overview of historic and current homeland security reorganization, case studies, best practices, and policies and programs related to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and to the...
  • Principles of Emergency Planning and Management

    Comprehensive practical guide enabling planners and managers to design and implement effective disaster preparation and initial recovery plans. An all-hazards approach is considered, with specific...
  • Introduction to Emergency Management

    Takes the reader through the historical context of emergency management to the present day evolution into the world of homeland security. Focuses on the elements of an emergency management process...
  • Topics in Crime Prevention

    Aimed at law enforcement officers, teachers, government leaders, community organizers, youth workers, and others who want to engage youth as prime players in crime prevention and community...
  • Winners Don't Use Drugs!

    Using a comic book format and interspersed with game-like activities, this resource focuses on reducing and preventing drug use among youth. Contains a section intended for parents to use when...
  • Disaster Preparedness for Dummies

    Explains how to plan ahead in the event of a disaster by stocking a survival kit, understanding the nature of dangers posed, and using common-sense techniques for staying safe. Learn how to...
  • Disaster Recovery Planning for Nonprofits

    Offers advice to help nonprofits plan for natural disasters, equipment failures, terrorist attacks, thefts, scandals, and other emergencies. Explains components of a disaster plan and lays the...
  • Public Crisis Management: How and Why Organizations Work Together to Solve Society's Most Threatening Problems

    Describes the strengths and limitations of organizations that work together to resolve some of mankind's worst shared dilemmas. Wildland firefighting, emergency and disaster management, and public...
  • Answering the Call: Ground Zero's Volunteers

    A heartfelt chronicle about the thousands of emergency personnel, on and off-duty, who responded to one of America's worst disasters. Ground Zero's volunteers (including firefighters, church and...
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