Program Evaluations
Changes in Crime Across Neighborhoods 2008-2009January 2009
The following PDF maps display changes in crime across the 21 Safe & Sound sectors over the period of January 1st to December 31st 2008. The data measured includes drug, property, weapons, and violent crime, and generally show very positive improvements across neighborhoods.
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2008 UWM-CUIR Safe & Sound Evaluation
February 2008
The Safe & Sound Initiative contracted with the Center for Urban Initiatives and Research (CUIR) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Safe & Sound Initiative. The study found that the Safe & Sound strategy is truly effective and has a significant impact on neighborhoods when all three elements of Safe & Sound strategy, law enforcement, youth development and community organizing, work together to reduce crime and violence.
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Promising Approaches to Addressing Crime
May 2002
The Milwaukee Safe & Sound Initiative: A Community-based, Collaborative Approach to Violent Crime Reduction and Neighborhood Revitalization in High Crime Areas
By Gwen A. Holden
Milwaukee's Safe & Sound initiative is a community-based, collaborative crime prevention strategy with the stated mission of measurably reducing violent felonies and revitalizing neighborhoods in that City's high crime areas.
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2002 Marquette Safe & Sound Evaluation
January 2002
The Marquette University evaluation presents a comprehensive report of the significant progress of the Safe & Sound initiative up to 2001 and the stratgies contribution to the reduction of crime and violence in Milwaukee. This executive summary provides an overview and highlights of the findings.
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Special Announcement
White House Recognizes Safe & Sound
“This program is a unique, effective, and shining example ...
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White House Champions of Change: Reducing Drug Use and Building a Healthier America
Barb Notestein, Executive Director of Safe & Sound, was interviewed while on her trip to the White House to receive the Champions of Change recognition on behalf of Safe & Sound.
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2012 Basura Bash is Coming to Kozy Park
The 5th Annual Basura Bash is hosted by Safe & Sound, Inc., with the support and partnership of Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, the Department of Neighborhood Services, and Milwaukee County Parks. Basura Bash is a community building and beautification project on the Southside of Milwaukee that involves working with block watch groups, residents, Safe & [...]
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Safe Place Featured on Radio Milwaukee Interview
Damien Smith is just one of the great people serving the community through the Holton Youth + Family Center, a funded Safe & Sound Safe Place. He was featured on Radio Milwaukee talking about the Violence Prevention Initiative and the excellent work already underway. LINK: Safe Streets, Healthy Kids Interview Linda Wade is another talented and wonderful [...]
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