Safety
Safety is fundamental to the health and vitality of communities. People need to know that their children can walk to school without fear, and that their neighborhood streets and parks are peaceful places—every bit as much as they need good, affordable housing, living-wage jobs and strong schools.
Addressing crime and safety is as important as making sure people have affordable housing, jobs and health care, and good schools. Safe neighborhoods attract families and businesses.
Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program
Since 2012, LISC has served as the national training and technical assistance provider for the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program (BCJI), a initiative of the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance that seeks to improve safety and spur revitalization in persistently high crime communities in 60 U.S. cities.
Helping communities create comprehensive strategies to address crime