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Public Safety
PUBLIC SAFETY OVERVIEW
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PUBLIC SAFETY INDICATORS
At-A-Glance AT-A-GLANCE
8.1 Balanced, Robust Strategies for Public Safety, Regional and Homeland Security
8.2 Low Crime Rates in Boston
8.3 Perception of Public Safety
8.4 Strong Civic and Social Networks
8.5 Supportive Environment for Youth and Children
8.6 Partnerships for Violence Reduction
8.7 Police and Community Relations
8.8 Public Funding and Support

Public Safety Links and Resources

Links to Information-Rich Websites

Boston Police Department
The Boston Police Department provides monthly crime statistics by neighborhood and statistics specifically relating to domestic violence or sexual assault. Information on its various units is provided as well.

The Boston Strategy to Prevent Youth Violence
A coalition of eight "players" in violence prosecution and prevention. Website provides links, program information, and contact information.

Suffolk County District Attorneys Office
The official website for the county’s chief DA. Press releases, speeches, and resource and program information about the county’s district courts.

Boston Ten-Point Coalition -- Operation 2006 -- Boston, MA
A program to change attitudes about guns and violence founded in Boston that now also works nationally.

Massachusetts Court System
Provides list of all individual court divisions, press releases, pdf complaint forms, and a self-help resource list.

Massachusetts Attorney Generals Office
Official website for the commonwealth's chief law officer. Provides information about office, pdf publications and ordering information, press releases, and information on events and initiatives for the Attorney General’s Office.

Massachusetts Department of Correction 
Provides FAQ and most-requested statistics as well as information on its various divisions.

The Ella J. Baker House
A non-profit, community-based direct service organization dedicated to helping at-risk youth. Website includes html and pdf articles, news links, and volunteer information about the Baker House.

FedStats
The gateway to statistics from over 100 US Federal agencies.

Guidestar
The national database of non-profit organizations, providing information about the operations and finances of NPOs.

Resources: Ways to Get More Involved

Boston Centers for Youth and Families

Boston Police Activities League

Boston TenPoint Coalition

ROCA