Delivering accountability: a plan to stop crime in our communities 

This report outlines policy suggestions for congress that would directly minimize crime in communities. The report focuses on 3 main strategies: holding lawbreakers accountable, stopping crime, and disrupting illicit markets. Communities can encourage their representatives to support the suggested policies, and can advocate for similar initiatives within local governments.

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Community engagement in crime reduction strategies 

This study focuses on 3 cities in Michigan that act as models for crime reduction. The study focuses on crime prevention through environmental design, the importance of placemaking, and community-based crime reduction methods. This source provides successful strategies and methods for creating community engagement and reducing crime in these cities.

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Strengthen your community: a guide to crime prevention 

This source provides simple suggestions for how community members can contribute to neighborhood safety. The article also provides information on physical and financial security.