Introduction to Rural Community & Economic Development
This resource is part of a knowledge-sharing series for the Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) led by LISC Safety & Justice, National Policing Institute, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). RVCRI provides resources to small, rural, and tribal jurisdictions seeking to address specific crime concerns. RVCRI funded sites utilize a multi-disciplinary team to identify and prioritize specific crime challenges along with specific places and/or populations to direct grant resources.
Overview
Through this presentation, participants learned about the Rural LISC approach to community and economic development. Participants also learned about the range of potential partners for this work and how they could be of value and assistance to rural law enforcement agencies. Participants heard from the Tamaqua community and their use of community development principles and LISC support to reduce crime and crime risk. At the conclusion of this event, participants gained an increased understanding of the role community and economic development efforts can play in supporting rural crime prevention.
Presenters
- Julianne B Dunn, Program Officer, Rural LISC
- Micah Gursky, Executive Director, Tamaqua Area Community Partnership
- Chief Michael Hobbs, Borough of Tamaqua Police Department
Moderator
- John A. Connelly, Senior Program Officer, LISC Safety & Justice
