Celebrate Safe Communities 101

What you need to know to get started!

ObjectivesAfter 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

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CSC Basics

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• 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

CSC Basics

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• 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

CSC Partners in Your Community

Roles for Law Enforcement

• Organizer• Convener • Expert • Resource • Recruiter

CSC Partners in Your Community

Help from local government agencies • Event sites• Prevention services/programs • Materials for the public • Promotional help

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

CSC Partners in Your CommunityHelp 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

CSC EventsPlanning 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

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!

CSC Websitewww.celebratesafecommunities.org

CSC Websitewww.celebratesafecommunities.org

CSC Tools For You

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• National Sheriffs’ Association

• NW Tool Kit

• And…

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

CSC Awards

• Categories

• Criteria

• Process and timing

• For more information, visit

www.celebratesafecommunities.org

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

CSC Contacts

Police/Community Partners

National Crime Prevention Council

Marsha Hott

202-261-4167 OR mhott@ncpc.org

Celebrate Safe Communities !