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Celebrate Safe Communities 101

Celebrate Safe Communities 101. What you need to know to get started!. Objectives. After this webinar, participants will be better prepared to: Describe CSC, its purpose, and how it supports ongoing crime prevention efforts

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Celebrate Safe Communities 101

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  1. Celebrate Safe Communities 101 What you need to know to get started!

  2. Objectives • After this webinar, participants will be better prepared to: • Describe CSC, its purpose, and how it supports ongoing crime prevention efforts • Outline initial plans for local initiatives that they can register at www.celebratesafecommunities.org • Name at least two potential CSC event initiatives they could organize • Identify potential community, government, and private sector partners • Name at least one way each potential partner could contribute • Locate at least two CSC-related crime prevention education and outreach tools • Identify at least one tool or service CSC partners will provide

  3. CSC Basics • What -- local crime prevention and law enforcement-community partners getting together to promote local success in fighting crime • Why -- spotlight Crime Prevention Month, enhance public awareness, recruit year-round support

  4. CSC Basics • When -- Crime Prevention Month is October ; kick-off will be October 7-8 • Who – The national partners are: • National Sheriffs’ Association • National Crime Prevention Council • Bureau of Justice Assistance

  5. CSC Partners in Your Community • Roles for Law Enforcement • Organizer • Convener • Expert • Resource • Recruiter

  6. CSC Partners in Your Community • Help from local government agencies • Event sites • Prevention services/programs • Materials for the public • Promotional help

  7. CSC Partners in Your Community • Help from community organizations • Support to promote CSC • Event sites • People to recognize • Services the community values • Funding – in-kind or direct

  8. CSC Partners in Your Community • Help from local businesses • Promotion at the business, via media • Launch a program • Incentives/giveaways • Provide the venue • Lend funding help – in-kind or direct • Recognize special volunteers • Co-sponsor outreach resources? • Neighborhood Watch signs • Coloring books for kids

  9. CSC Events • Planning for success • Getting started • Inventory of strong partners • Identify tie-ins • Prioritize audiences • Recognize local trends • Develop event summary/flier • Start with an end in mind • Support for ongoing work

  10. CSC Websitewww.celebratesafecommunities.org • A hub for resources, links to resources • Log-in: Info you’ll be asked for and why • Hosted by NCPC • A platform for profiling your local efforts! • A source for ideas from your peers – check out what other registered sites are doing! • The first step in getting recognized via CSC awards!

  11. CSC Websitewww.celebratesafecommunities.org

  12. CSC Websitewww.celebratesafecommunities.org

  13. CSC Tools For You • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) • National Sheriffs’ Association • NW Tool Kit • And…

  14. CSC Tools For You • National Crime Prevention Council -- the Crime Prevention Month Kit; customizable, reproducible brochures; and free downloads • DOJ – National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) – links to dozens of tools, documents that can help

  15. CSC Awards • Categories • Criteria • Process and timing • For more information, visit www.celebratesafecommunities.org

  16. CSC Tools Coming Soon • Media outreach kit - online in July • Event Planning tip sheet - online in July • Mini-poster /flier templates – online in July • Additional webinars • CPTED : Skills for Communities and LE • Working with the Media: Help! • Watch Out/Help Out: Neighborhood Watch and Crime Reporting

  17. CSC Contacts Police/Community Partners National Crime Prevention Council Marsha Hott 202-261-4167 OR mhott@ncpc.org

  18. Celebrate Safe Communities !

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