Recognizing the inextricable link between public safety, housing, education, health and economic development, the BCJI approach connects crime reduction to neighborhood revitalization. BCJI sites integrate the work of law enforcement and community development partners to pursue crime reduction that advances neighborhood revitalization, and vice versa. These efforts are intended to work within a larger context of initiatives that address the social determinants of safety, such as housing, employment, and health. Key elements of incorporating safety into comprehensive revitalization include:
Addressing Problem Properties: From securing vacant properties to building quality homes, BCJI plans call for activities that reduce blight and transform neighborhood liabilities into assets.
Activating Public Spaces: BCJI sites reclaim parks and streets through events that bring neighbors together to use public space. They also make infrastructure improvements that leverage art and the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
Creating Jobs and Economic Opportunity: BCJI sites support job training and business development efforts that connect justice-involved adults, youth, and other community members with opportunity and they foster initiatives that help commercial districts thrive.
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