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Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2008
Level City or Town
State(s) Illinois
Source U.S. Department of Justice
Policy Areas Community Development, Public Safety
The U.S Department of Justice recommends that the city of Chicago implement the CeaseFire program, which focuses on changing the behavior of individuals at high risk of being involved in shootings through the use of violence interrupters and outreach workers. The program's strategies...

Type Article
Year 2024
Level State, City or Town, County
State(s) All States, New York
Source Environmental Law Institute
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Local opposition can create barriers to renewable energy projects, even though they enhance sustainability, reduce carbon emissions, and support the local economy. In Riply, NY, community members raised concerns about the loss of green space, destruction of wetlands, and chemical...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, National
State(s) All States
Source Unknown
Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Education
The lack of high-quality afterschool programs contributes to significant economic losses, increased juvenile crime, and unmet needs for working families. These programs are essential for community well-being, reducing crime, and improving academic outcomes, with an estimated $122...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2015
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source ChangeLab Solutions
Policy Areas Community Development, Health
Nonprofit hospitals can be powerful allies in helping to create healthier communities. In order to qualify for their nonprofit federal tax exemption, hospitals must be organized and operated for a “charitable purpose” or provide benefits to the community. These benefits are guided...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2013
Level City or Town
State(s) California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, New Jersey
Source The Center for Popular Democracy
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Community Development, Democracy & Governance
The lack of official identification for many residents, including immigrants, children, the homeless, and other vulnerable groups, restricts their access to services, law enforcement, and financial institutions, causing increased vulnerability and decreased civic participation. Localities...

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