HIDA Case Study

Results from Chicago’s Project Safe Neighborhoods showed a 37 percent decrease each month in homicide cases. Before Project Safe Neighborhoods was created the homicide rate was up to 60 percent. Not only did Chicago see a difference in homicide rates, but, those who attended the small community programs were 30 percent less likely to return to prison. Research done through a survey with a 150 offenders showed that the small programs made a positive impact on showing a good relationship between the police and offenders. The

The content of this paper is an interview with Laura Crain from the McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition. In the paper I touch on the history of the Coalition and how its evolved throughout the years. The coalition has a lot of involvement with the community in various counties. The work on a larger scheme rather than on a one to one basis. This interview covered the mission and goals set for the Coalition. Laura discussed with me the influences internal as well as external that affect the Coalition. Another thing we discussed was the struggles that come along with running an organization like this. I also touched on my personal experience and my thoughts regarding my internship.

The Southwest Metro Drug Task Force in cooperation with local law enforcement and with the support of local communities once again experienced another successful year. These participating agencies have made a commitment to their community in deterring drugs to decrease the exposure to their citizens.

A two-pronged prevention approach has proven effective, with primary prevention strategies aimed at the community 's general population and secondary prevention strategies targeting youth between the ages of 7 and 14 who are at high risk of joining gangs. Prevention efforts undertaken by law enforcement departments around the country include: “Participating in community awareness campaigns (e.g. developing public service announcements and poster campaigns). Contacting the parents of peripheral gang members (through the mail or during personal visits) to alert them that their children are involved with a gang. Sponsoring gang hotlines to gather information and facilitate a quick response to gang-related issues. Organizing athletic events with teams of law enforcement officers and gang members. Establishing working relationships with local social service agencies. Making presentations about gangs to schools and community groups as a combined effort at prevention and information gathering. Sponsoring school-based gang and drug prevention programs (e.g. DARE and GREAT)” (Hess, 2013 p.230).

City Heights East is divided by many different ethnicities. There is 54.3% Hispanic, 20.9% Asian, 15% Black, 7.3% White, 2.2% mixed, and 0.3% other. With this data we can see that there is is range of different ethnicities and not one fully overrides other. This is a diverse community with some great cultures throughout. With this comes crime. With a total of about 30 assaults in the past year, there needs to be a sense of community rather than a sense of territory. Within this sections it will review the cost of living, the employment rates, the school’s, and the community organization. These are all important when looking at a specific crime and how to improve it within the community.

The streets of Philadelphia are rapidly becoming a home to violent acts and random homicides. Innocent lives are taken every day due to the strong presence of gangs, and the streets are run by unruly groups of fearless young adults. Gang violence in Philadelphia is a major issue, and the citizens will never be safe until gang prevention occurs. Gang prevention is not a simple task, but with the right resources available, it is possible. Gang violence is a problem that will contribute to the collapse of Philadelphia, and it has yet to be solved throughout many generations. With gang violence on the rise, the best solution to gang violence is to educate the youth and parents about gangs and use family support to prevent the creation of gang

The correlation between gangs and drugs has always been an issue for the United States government. Major cities often overlooked the problem of youth gang violence, thinking it was only a 1960’s trend. Sixty years later, gangs and drugs continue to be a problem, but in an increasing number within urban, suburban and rural areas in the United States. People may characterize this problem with words such as violence, increase drug activity, and delinquencies, but not many seem to see the bigger picture. Lack of interaction, collaboration, and strategies from law enforcement, youth centers, businesses, churches, and political icons are increasing gang violence and drug related offenses in major cities. In such cities as Chicago, minority groups are the most vulnerable to joining a gang, which then leads to an involvement with drugs; they are faced with barriers – lack of family support, poverty, segregation, unemployment, etc. An incident that happened in Chicago history is the closing of the Cabrini-Green Project, where people involved with gangs had to find a new home, scattering gang-members throughout the city, and eventually leading to their spread and growth.

Acts of violence are no stranger to the Greater Chicago Area. In 2016 alone, Chicago had suffered 786 homicides (“Crime in Chicagoland,” n.d.). Although this number is large, especially when compared to other major cities in the United States, it fails to depict the countless family members, friends, and communities who carry the burden of these senseless killings. BUILD (Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development), an anti-violence organization serving Chicago neighborhoods since 1969, engages at-risk children in productive activities within their community in order to keep them out of trouble from the streets of Chicago. BUILD recognizes the debilitating impact that a violent environment has on a child and provides the means to help

Public safety and the safety of communities are one of the most important areas of focus for the police, which is why I chose to do my policing paper on the crime prevention program known as TAVIS. TAVIS stands for Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy and was created on January 5th, 2006 which included 3 new rapid response teams with 18 officers on each team. The idea was that the teams could be released instantly if any gang or gun violence was reported. A total of an additional 72 officers were formed into these teams and are strategically placed throughout

In recent times, public officials, community groups and activists have expressed their concern over the growth of violence perpetrated by youth gangs. On their own, local governments are often restricted not only by budgetary constraints, but operating knowledge. There is evidence that when public officials and community groups are engaged, empowered and enlightened in a collaborative effort, change happens. When both the public and private sectors willingly cooperate together, deterrence of gang violence can be achieved. This paper delves into specific government programs that studies and provides information on gang violence. This information brings forward specific limitations and recommendations that a continued collaborative effort can deter youth gang violence.

The crimes of the drug trade cause communities to fall apart and increase in crime. The war on drugs has been a past, present, and future battle. Stopping the flow of drugs into communities is becoming harder. The funds are low and are not leading to enough options to prevent this problem. The factors to stop this have always been in place. Specific information communicated from departments and other law enforcement agencies will probably help slow down the influx of the drug trade. One recommendation from my readings to ease crime of drug trafficking is more drug treatment facilities. The bigger cities within in America have drug treatment facilities, but they cost. Only the people who can afford the treatments go to the facilities. Border control is another recommendation that address the war on drugs. The reason is terrorism supplied by money, and the money is supplied by drug sales from drug trafficking. Drug trafficking is connected to many other crimes besides terrorism, crimes like money laundering and murder. The ineffective things are throwing money at the war on drugs. Budgetary and financial issues are centered on drug enforcement. The many other countries that make up Central Asia lack the funds to create a law enforcement task force that would enforce only on their borders. Tajikistan is the only country in Central Asia that has a drug task force, but the United Nations funds it. The treatment for people with drug abuse is under

One of the greatest problems we face in America today is the use and abuse of drugs in our country. It is important to find a solution that works within our country to combat the growing populations of our nation’s prisons, keep the supply of drugs under control, and have adequate prevention programs in place to help people who need treatment. Throughout reading the material for this course and the research conducted on the topics described in this paper, it is clear that the methods used in earlier years were not able to achieve the results we would like to see. Advocating for reform and the support of the American people can help with the desperate need for change.

With that said, it is thought that the drug trafficking that goes on in Dane County are from these two nearby cities. Another concerning factor would be that of Health. Although Dane County residents are quite healthy overall, by digging deeper into the data we find significant differences in the rates of death and disease (Health disparities) amongst her residents. The rate among our black residents of the community is more than double, which is concerning. Nonetheless, I believe with special attention to the vulnerable population in the community health disparities. Income, education, racism, environment, access to adequate and affordable housing, likewise, safe neighborhoods are all necessary in order to design an individual chances for a long and healthy life. It is my hope, that collaboration and partnerships between community members and government agencies, creating opportunities to improve health through programming and policy change will influence the community and the environment in which we live, work, and

The crimes in Milwaukee are becoming a big thing for everyone and it’s putting Milwaukee higher and higher in the ranks of the most dangerous cities of America... The occasional crime has occurred in Milwaukee and in every city around the world but lately the crime in Milwaukee has been getting out of control and it’s beginning to become a very unsafe place for everyone. The probability of being a victim in a violent crime is 1 in 16. That’s not good and we can definitely improve this and make Milwaukee once again a better place. The most problematic areas in Milwaukee are the North and East sides. These issues are affecting everyone living in these areas, not only mentally as they’re so afraid that something will happen to them but also physically as so many innocent residents have been shot and killed or were put in very critical conditions from gunshot wounds. This is primarily due to stray bullets hitting them or being in the wrong place at the wrong time when a dispute is

In Canada the percentage of youth has increased only in a year by 3% while the violent crimes among young people increased by 30%. Especially, in metropolitan cities this phenomenon is more common and there are a lot of kids that don’t get to choose to join a street gang, but either that’s where they grow up and experience it from a really young age, or the do it because of their need of approval. Experts have seen that in order to prevent youth crime, it’s necessary to keep the kids and the young generation away from negative social activities and scenes before it’s too late and they get involved to criminal