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Stephanie Mann Author, Crime and Violence Prevention Consultant

Author, Crime and Violence Prevention Consultant – 40 years

Founder/ExecDirector: Safe Kids Now – National Network to strengthen families, neighborhoods, and communities.

Author: 5 Prevention books on home, neighborhood, and city-wide safety.

Stephanie Authored "Alternatives to Fear: Guidelines to Safer Neighborhoods," which helped launch the National "Neighborhood Watch" program.

"Safe Homes Safe Neighborhoods: Stopping Crime Where You Live"
"The Adopt-a-Block Guidebook, "My first steps to a safe neighborhood," and "A Safe Neighborhoods Program Binder for City Leaders"

Latest books, "Empowerment Parenting: How to raise resilient children who become happy, self-reliant adults," empowers parents to help children develop the 3C's: Courage, Character, and a self-protective Conscience so they make good choices for their future. New book soon, "Magical YOU: Empowering Teens to Stay Safe and Healthy in an Unsafe World."

Hosted a national and international TV/Radio program from NY, "The Safe Kids Now Show," on aaumedia.com -

For more information, www.safekidsnow.com.

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Let’s Make Cities Safe For Kids &Raquo; 1586936026374
Let’s Make Cities Safe for Kids

Police departments are militaristic organizations with a Chief, Captains, Commanders, Lieutenants, and police officers, and they rely on police training. Many years ago, crime prevention activists wor…

Police departments a…

Police departments are militaristic organizations with a Chief, Captains, Commanders, Lieutenants, and police officers, and they rely on police training. Many years ago, crime prevention activists worked with community activists in our county and formed the Citizens Crime Prevention Committee. We were independent from police departments and worked with many city services for training and guidance! As trainers, we work with the police but not for the police. The role of a police officer is to react to crime. The role of citizens is to prevent crime.As citizen activists, we received a grant f…

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Prevention Can Stop Gang Violence! &Raquo; 1586936026374
Prevention Can Stop Gang Violence!

Gangs plague American cities, costing taxpayers $100 Billion a year. The FFT (Functional Family Therapy) estimated 1,059,000 teen gang members, with 400,000 young people joining a gang every year. Th…

Gangs plague America…

Gangs plague American cities, costing taxpayers $100 Billion a year. The FFT (Functional Family Therapy) estimated 1,059,000 teen gang members, with 400,000 young people joining a gang every year. The total economic cost of violent deaths was $47.2 billion in lost productivity. (Source: NIH National Library of Medicine) Let’s discuss what needs to change and how to reduce gang violence. Based on my 40 years of experience as a crime and violence prevention specialist, here are my suggestions on how to prevent and stop gang violence. Teens join gangs for friends and community.Cities need “…

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A Christmas Message: Empowered Families Stay Safe And Healthy &Raquo; 1586936026374
A Christmas message: Empowered families stay safe and healthy

This headline inspired me to write this article! “Boys as young as 12 years old were among those who made up a prolific organized Retail theft ring in San Francisco, police said.”We have heard the…

This headline inspir…

This headline inspired me to write this article! “Boys as young as 12 years old were among those who made up a prolific organized retail theft ring in San Francisco, police said.”We have heard these stories as American society gradually changed! Look at today’s youthful behavior compared to 50 years ago. We now have street violence, looting, carjacking, gangs, drug abuse, and suicide as self-destructive behaviors increase. Today, Americans and their families are at risk! Over the years, we expected government programs, psychologists, and counselors to fix us. So… what went wrong?Some y…

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Unlock Human Potential To Thrive! &Raquo; 1586936026374
Unlock Human Potential to Thrive!

We have a worldwide problem! We must start a discussion about bullies, dictators, and controlling people who prey on innocent, vulnerable citizens in America and around the world. Most Americans love…

We have a worldwide …

We have a worldwide problem! We must start a discussion about bullies, dictators, and controlling people who prey on innocent, vulnerable citizens in America and around the world. Most Americans love freedom and focus on family support and a spiritual understanding of self. However, many young people lack self-awareness, making them easy targets for manipulation and propaganda. They don’t know how to become spiritually centered or develop discernment, which can keep them safe and healthy. Young people are easy victims and targets for abuse.Many of today’s young people feel powerless! The…

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Calming The Perfect Storm For Gun Violence – Where Do We Go From Here? &Raquo; 1586936026374
Calming the Perfect Storm for Gun Violence – Where do we go from here?

On June 25, 2024, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, declared gun violence a public health crisis. As the nation’s top doctor, he stated, “It will take a collective commitment of our na…

On June 25, 2024, Dr…

On June 25, 2024, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, declared gun violence a public health crisis. As the nation’s top doctor, he stated, “It will take a collective commitment of our nation to turn the tide. Our children’s and future generations’ safety and well-being are at stake.” Gun violence deaths sharply increased after the pandemic as social isolation and Mental Health problems increased in every community.Since 2020, guns have been the leading cause of death for children and younger Americans across all demographics. The 40-page report stated, “In 2022, the B…

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A Child’s Spiritual Journey To Freedom! &Raquo; 1586936026374
A Child’s Spiritual Journey to Freedom!

Life on planet Earth is a journey of self-discovery to find our hidden talents and develop the courage to excel. Children are born with imagination, intuition, creativity, insights, instincts, a sense…

Life on planet Earth…

Life on planet Earth is a journey of self-discovery to find our hidden talents and develop the courage to excel. Children are born with imagination, intuition, creativity, insights, instincts, a sense of humor, and a self-protective conscience, which can keep them safe and healthy. Our life’s journey is to find our path to peace and help others. You cannot rely on anyone else; self-discovery is an individual journey. We are ultimately responsible for the decisions we make in life.Children may become schoolyard bullies, but they have the potential to become future leaders in sports, arts…

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Stop “Adult” Bullies To Strengthen America! Part Two &Raquo; 1586936026374
Stop “Adult” Bullies to Strengthen America! Part Two

In Part One, the topic was empowering children to prevent them from becoming bullies or victims. Spiritually centered children learn to stay safe by speaking up and standing up for themselves without…

In Part One, the top…

In Part One, the topic was empowering children to prevent them from becoming bullies or victims. Spiritually centered children learn to stay safe by speaking up and standing up for themselves without anger as they develop self-confidence. Part Two: Recognize adult bullies who prey on emotionally weak people who lack self-confidence and go along with the crowd to have a false sense of power. Over the years, as a crime and violence prevention specialist, I learned everyone has good instincts and a guardian angel to protect them. We need to teach children to listen to their inner guidance, …

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Stop Bullies And Strengthen America! Part One &Raquo; 1586936026374
Stop Bullies and Strengthen America! Part One

Everyone is different, and we show a variety of personalities when we are toddlers. Children can be aggressive (grab a toy from another child), passive (shy and cling to parent), or even-tempered but …

Everyone is differen…

Everyone is different, and we show a variety of personalities when we are toddlers. Children can be aggressive (grab a toy from another child), passive (shy and cling to parent), or even-tempered but can demonstrate both behaviors at different times. This is normal behavior for babies. How adults teach children to handle aggressive and passive behaviors determines a child’s future.I have three children; each was different but demonstrated their future behavior if not addressed. My first child was so shy and sensitive and would cling to me when she met someone or in a new environment. My …

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American Children In Crisis! &Raquo; 1586936026374
American Children in Crisis!

Are “we the people” expecting politicians to save our children and restore family and community values? A politician’s job is to pass laws and spend taxpayers’ Money.Beware of giving polit…

Are “we the people…

Are “we the people” expecting politicians to save our children and restore family and community values? A politician’s job is to pass laws and spend taxpayers’ money.Beware of giving politicians too much power. Hitler demonstrated how one man took over Germany, gradually becoming a nation of followers. Putin is today’s example of one man’s evil power to control people as he tries to extend his power beyond Russian borders. Could that happen in America?The world will never see peace if we ignore the power of the human spirit.Look around; what areas in your city have peac…

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The High Cost Of Ignoring A Child’s Inner Spirit! &Raquo; 1586936026374
The High Cost of Ignoring A Child’s Inner Spirit!

Americans have seen a gradual decline in family, youth, and neighborhood health and safety. Years ago, many citizens decided they didn’t need a loving God to help guide their lives or the lives of t…

Americans have seen …

Americans have seen a gradual decline in family, youth, and neighborhood health and safety. Years ago, many citizens decided they didn’t need a loving God to help guide their lives or the lives of their children.  Today’s statistics are alarming and costly.Taxpayers spend $220 million a DAY on child abuse and neglect. (Prevent Child Abuse)We spend $655 Billion a year on gangs. (youth.gov) 1.2 million high school students drop out of school, which can lead to teen parenthood, unemployment, victimization, drug and alcohol abuse, petty violence, juvenile conviction, and inc…

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We Can Stop Mass Shootings If…!  &Raquo; 1586936026374
We can stop mass shootings if…! 

Since Columbine in 1999, more than 338,000 students in the U.S. have experienced gun violence at school, with over 19,000 people shot and wounded or killed in a mass shooting since 2015. The moth…

Since Columbine in 1…

Since Columbine in 1999, more than 338,000 students in the U.S. have experienced gun violence at school, with over 19,000 people shot and wounded or killed in a mass shooting since 2015. The mother of Michigan High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, age 15, was recently convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Her husband goes on trial on March 5th. The defense attorney stated that this case is “dangerous” for parents everywhere. Parents have been put on notice: you will be held accountable! America has a culture of young people lacking family support, values, and a…

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Teenager Looters Demonstrate The Power Of Coming Together. &Raquo; 1586936026374
Teenager Looters Demonstrate the Power of Coming Together.

Many Americans are living in fear as violence on our streets continues to go unchecked. Stores are looted, and vandalism increases, with many stores going out of business. City leaders put limitations…

Many Americans are l…

Many Americans are living in fear as violence on our streets continues to go unchecked. Stores are looted, and vandalism increases, with many stores going out of business. City leaders put limitations on police, and prosecutors fail to prosecute criminals.Teenagers discovered what adults failed to learn: they have unstoppable power to create fear and make people feel helpless as they band together to loot stores and destroy property. A gang of young people can ruin small companies. On the flip side, parents and grandparents can learn from teen looters that a group of 10 or 20 neighbor…

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