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By Stephanie L. Mann, Crime and Violence Prevention Consultant  How to increase Safety, reduce Fear, and Mental Health issues in Cities. This training manual is a long-range plan. Every neigh…

By Stephanie L. Mann…

By Stephanie L. Mann, Crime and Violence Prevention Consultant  How to increase Safety, reduce Fear, and Mental Health issues in Cities. This training manual is a long-range plan. Every neighborhood is different, with a variety of challenges. It is designed to secure funding and partnerships for a new initiative to transform neighborhood dynamics through hiring and training “Neighborhood Safety Coordinators.” The proposal functions as a foundational roadmap for a community-led intervention, bridging the gap between social services, law enforcement, and residents to address th…

The reaction to the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner should be more than a headline—it should be a wake-up call. This was another attempt on our president’s life. Regard…

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The reaction to the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner should be more than a headline—it should be a wake-up call. This was another attempt on our president’s life. Regardless of political affiliation, this is not normal. It signals that something deeper is broken. America is facing a violence problem, which is a nationwide problem. Since Columbine in 1999, more than 394,000 children have experienced gun violence. Gang activity alone costs our country more than $100 billion each year and draws in children as young as nine. At the same time, many Americans fee…

Faith, Community, and Strong Families Are Key to a Safe, Healthy America. Many Americans watch TV and scroll through social media, but seldom consider the importance of getting involved in their …

Faith, Community, an…

Faith, Community, and Strong Families Are Key to a Safe, Healthy America. Many Americans watch TV and scroll through social media, but seldom consider the importance of getting involved in their community. This passive attitude has allowed paid protesters and their supporters to gather in the name of Islam, spread hatred against Jews, while anti-Christian leaders work to end the traditional American way of life. For example, New York City elected a mayor who took his oath on the Qur’an instead of the Bible and who identifies as a socialist. Is big government the answer or the first…

Invisible Children Report: Child Abuse in America Child abuse crosses every income level, neighborhood, and religion in America—and our systems still don’t track it honestly enough to fix it. …

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Invisible Children Report: Child Abuse in America Child abuse crosses every income level, neighborhood, and religion in America—and our systems still don’t track it honestly enough to fix it. National studies show that about 37% of all U.S. children—and 54% of Black children—are reported to Child Protective Services by their 18th birthday. That’s millions of kids, year after year, touched by investigations, removals, and without help, a history of abuse and Trauma that can shape the rest of their lives. If we don’t measure what’s happening, we pretend it isn’t a …

COMMUNITY SAFETY PROJECT to strengthen Family support!             Objective: Unite neighbors to reduce fear, loneliness, and isolation. Connected neighbors can protect each other, especi…

COMMUNITY SAFETY PRO…

COMMUNITY SAFETY PROJECT to strengthen family support!             Objective: Unite neighbors to reduce fear, loneliness, and isolation. Connected neighbors can protect each other, especially children. Engaged citizens can help prevent crime, child abuse, gang activity, predators, and sex trafficking.  Popular attitudes among citizens! I don’t know much about crime. What can I do? I don’t trust my neighbors. I have a gun to protect my family. Just lock up all the criminals! I don’t want to think about crime! I have a Security system. We pay the police to protect us!  …

The media tells us: American children are suffering! Yet they fail to emphasize that family is the most critical factor in a child’s mental and physical health. To raise successful children, we must…

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The media tells us: American children are suffering! Yet they fail to emphasize that family is the most critical factor in a child’s mental and physical health. To raise successful children, we must prioritize educating and supporting American families. Statistics should motivate us to empower children. Currently, taxpayers spend $220 million daily on child abuse and neglect. Annually, 400,000 kids aged 9 to 17 join gangs, costing $655 billion each year. Since 1966, about 4,500 have been killed or injured in mass shootings. Additionally, on average, 4,000 children in grades 9-12 attempt suic…

Social isolation has severely impacted families and children. It’s time to update “Neighborhood Watch” because Americans are increasingly divided and angry, and families and children are sufferi…

Social isolation has…

Social isolation has severely impacted families and children. It’s time to update “Neighborhood Watch” because Americans are increasingly divided and angry, and families and children are suffering the consequences. Police forces have been weakened in many cities. Stephanie Mann helped establish the national Neighborhood Watch program in the 1960s and co-authored the book, “Alternative to Fear: Guidelines for Safer Neighborhoods.” Today, many Americans feel isolated, lonely, and powerless. While Neighborhood Watch may seem passive, we now need our city leaders to promote and discus…

The shooting of a woman in Minneapolis, who was fleeing after an ICE agent told her to exit her vehicle, has sparked involvement from activists and citizens. Anti-ICE protests are taking place in seve…

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The shooting of a woman in Minneapolis, who was fleeing after an ICE agent told her to exit her vehicle, has sparked involvement from activists and citizens. Anti-ICE protests are taking place in several cities. Anger toward the police has been a long-standing issue. When people feel the police are overstepping boundaries, their anger increases, leading to protests and sometimes violence. Once we address today’s crisis, we should develop new strategies to prevent similar conflicts in the future. With 40 years of experience as a crime and violence prevention specialist, I have worked wi…

Important information! Parents need to know which fast-food restaurants are the best and which are the worst to help keep their children healthy. The post 10 American Fast Food Restaurants…

Important informatio…

Important information! Parents need to know which fast-food restaurants are the best and which are the worst to help keep their children healthy. The post 10 American Fast Food Restaurants You MUST Avoid (And 6 That Are Family Safe) appeared first on Safe Kids Now Network.

Years ago, I watched The Edward R. Murrow Show when he interviewed celebrities and newsmakers. George Clooney played Murrow in the TV Broadway show Good Night and Good Luck, which recently closed. …

Years ago, I watched…

Years ago, I watched The Edward R. Murrow Show when he interviewed celebrities and newsmakers. George Clooney played Murrow in the TV Broadway show Good Night and Good Luck, which recently closed. After the show, a follow-up discussion highlighted key points about speaking up and telling the truth to those in power. The focus then shifted to the idea that The Media has lost its power and is no longer trusted today. The panel agreed that the country is being tested and must speak truth to power. Journalists asked each other, “How do we get through it?” Connie Chung, a former media jou…

Everytown Research and Policy reports that young people in the U.S. face alarmingly high rates of gun-related deaths. Each year, 4,300 children are shot and killed, and 17,000 are wounded. That averag…

Everytown Research a…

Everytown Research and Policy reports that young people in the U.S. face alarmingly high rates of gun-related deaths. Each year, 4,300 children are shot and killed, and 17,000 are wounded. That averages about 60 children daily in the U.S. Violent behavior peaks at ages 14–16 and drops sharply by age 24. Why are young teens killing their peers? Two issues need to be addressed to prevent kids from becoming violent. 1. Many children are not learning how to follow their conscience. I asked different people, “Why do you think young people are killing each other?” I received a variety…

What if we could lower crime and loneliness, save taxpayers’ Money, and improve lives—all while saving billions? Here’s a proven way to make it happen. Let me share with you a real-life examp…

What if we could low…

What if we could lower crime and loneliness, save taxpayers’ money, and improve lives—all while saving billions? Here’s a proven way to make it happen. Let me share with you a real-life example that my friend, Stephanie Mann, orchestrated for a community. The non-profit network she leads, Safe Kids Now Network, is impacting communities across America. I first heard about Stephanie while flying from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia. Her daughter is a United Airlines flight attendant. She asked me what I did, and I informed her. Then she said, “You need to meet my mother. She has a co…