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Crime & Safety

Safer communities. A clearer picture.

Explore crime prevention, public safety, and the justice system through evidence, accountability, and the experiences of the people affected.

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THE SECTION / 04 SAMPLE STORIES

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01 / PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES

What a safer neighborhood means to the people who live there

A people-centered exploration of prevention, trust, and the everyday meaning of feeling secure.

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Explore crime prevention, public safety, and the justice system through evidence, accountability, and the experiences of the people affected.

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02 / THE EVERYDAY CONNECTION

The questions behind a public-safety budget

Following the choices and priorities behind a public document, with questions readers can carry into civic life.

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03 / A CLOSER LOOK

Understanding the path from a report to a response

A clear introduction to the institutions and responsibilities involved in responding to a community concern.

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04 / QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING

The everyday work of prevention

The relationships, public spaces, and local decisions at the center of a thoughtful prevention conversation.

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Explore crime prevention, public safety, and the justice system through evidence, accountability, and the experiences of the people affected.

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What a safer neighborhood means to the people who live there

The questions behind a public-safety budget

Understanding the path from a report to a response

The everyday work of prevention

A clearer view of what matters.