All stories published by Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy on March 13, 2018

All Stories published by Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy on March 13, 2018

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2018

March

100 Resilient Cities in Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy

Mar 12, 2018

Invest in evidence-based reforms that reduce crime and incarceration

The Challenge

The number of people incarcerated in the United States increased nearly five-fold between 1972 and 2010, fueled in part by federal policies and legislation…

100 Resilient Cities in Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy

Mar 12, 2018

Support Local Law Enforcement

The Challenge

Local law enforcement officers are on the frontline of both public safety and community relations. America’s law enforcement officers put on their uniforms every day to help make our communities safer, at great personal risk…

100 Resilient Cities in Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy

Mar 12, 2018

Support a Public Health Approach to Reduce Violence

The Challenge

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting statistics, and a recent report by the Brennan Center, violent crime rates, nationally, have dropped significantly…

100 Resilient Cities in Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy

Mar 12, 2018

Support Survivors of Violent Crime

The Challenge

In order to improve public safety and reform our criminal justice system we must change how we perceive and treat victims of crime. Historically, our society has failed to recognize victimization and the harmful effects…

100 Resilient Cities in Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy

Mar 12, 2018

Prioritize the Successful Community-Reentry of Formerly-Incarcerated People

The Challenge

Nationally, more than 95 percent of all people who are incarcerated in local jail or state prison will eventually return home; however, half of those…

100 Resilient Cities in Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy

Mar 12, 2018

Establish a Great America Accelerator for Small Business Growth and Continuity

The Challenge

The changing market perpetually requires a great deal of innovation to drive businesses forward and bolster city economies. Funds for research and…

100 Resilient Cities in Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy

Mar 12, 2018

Engage the Private Sector to Develop Innovative Solutions for Social and Economic Problems Facing Low-Income Communities

Challenges

People will not want to settle in cities that do not prioritize basic services…

100 Resilient Cities in Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy

Mar 12, 2018

Initiate a workforce training program dedicated to promoting the nation’s safety and resilience

The Challenge

Challenges in the composition of the workforce require a shift in workforce training. A study by Pew research suggests…

March 12, 2018

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Safer and Stronger Cities: Strategies for Advocating for Federal Resilience Policy

This report from 100 Resilient Cities puts forth recommendations for federal policy focusing on infrastructure, housing, economic development and public safety.

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