The National Network for Safe Communities is an alliance of cities dedicated to advancing proven strategies to combat violent crime, reduce incarceration and rebuild relations between law enforcement and distressed communities.
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MOVING TOWARDS COMMON GROUND
Racial Reconciliation and Police Legitimacy conference at the Office of Justice Programs
Photo: Heather Lawrie
Police chiefs and community leaders from around the country met with their peers from leading National Network cities to explore the National Network’s concept of “Racial Reconciliation and Police Legitimacy” in violence prevention.
[more]NARROW FOCUS, REMARKABLE RESULTS

National Network Co-Chair David Kennedy, in an interview with MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan, explains why the Network's proven and resource-neutral violence reduction strategies have succeeded where traditional approaches to fixing the criminal justice system or supporting distressed communities have failed.
BRATTON BACKS NATIONAL NETWORK STRATEGIES
Former New York City and Los Angeles police chief Bill Bratton praises the National Network’s strategies as important tools for addressing gang and drug-related violence in America’s inner cities.
William J. Bratton (Photo: LAPD)
Highlights
After Success in Providence, Chief Esserman Plans to Bring National Network Strategies to New Haven
NPR Interview with National Network Co-Chair David Kennedy: "Interrupting Violence with the Message 'Don't Shoot'"

DON'T SHOOT
Read an excerpt of the new book by National Network Co-Chair David Kennedy or click on the cover image above for further information.
High Point to Pilot Groundbreaking Domestic Violence Strategy
Glasgow Gang Project Cuts Violent Crime by 50%
Keynote Speech to the National Network's 1st Conference by COPS Director Bernard Melekian
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