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Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Your Own Community Safety Policy at the State Level

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2022

Level State

State(s) All States

Source Civil Rights Corps

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Safety

A Community Safety Policy is a policy agenda that shifts the concept of “safety” from a primarily criminal-legal model to a new framework that roots safety in public health and makes investments in non-carceral solutions. This guide outlines four steps states can take to create their...

Improving Family Services for Military and Veteran Families

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2016

Level State

State(s) Texas

Source Child & Family Research Partnership

Policy Areas Children & Families, Health

Over the last decade, rates of child maltreatment have rapidly increased among military families. In response, the Prevention and Early Intervention Division of the Texas Department of Family Protective Services launched the Military Families and Veterans Prevention Program (MVP)...

2019 San Fransisco Ordinance 19-300 Establishing a Mental Health Responder Program

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2019

Level City or Town, County

State(s) California

Source City & County of San Francisco

Policy Areas Health

This ordinance establishes Mental Health SF, a mental health program designed to provide access to mental health services, substance use treatment, and psychiatric medications to all adult residents of San Francisco with mental illness and/or substance use disorders who are homeless,...

Creating a Healthy Food Zone Around Schools

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2009

Level County

State(s) All States

Source Mayors Innovation Project

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Food, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Education, Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

Many schools are surrounded by fast food restaurants, which provide students with easy access to unhealthy foods and undermine schools' efforts to offer nutritious meals. Prohibiting fast food restaurants from locating near schools is one strategy to help reduce childhood obesity...

Mental Health and the Role of the States

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2015

Level State

State(s) All States

Source The Pew Charitable Trusts

Policy Areas Health, Housing, Public Safety, Children & Families, Education, Economic Justice, Civil Rights

Millions of Americans have one or more forms of mental illness. These conditions have wide-ranging health, economic, and social consequences. For example, mental illness is a major factor in homelessness and incarceration. And serious mental illness - defined as a mental, behavioral,...

Caring for Denver - Ballot Title

Type Ballot Measure

Year 2018

Level City or Town

State(s) Colorado

Source City and County of Denver

Policy Areas Health, Housing, Public Safety

This ballot measure addressed the need for increased funding for mental health services, suicide prevention, and substance abuse programs in Denver. The city proposed increasing sales and use taxes by $45 million annually to fund these services. The initiative is meant to reduce homelessness,...

Case Brief: Pittsburgh Tree of Life Shooting

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Pennsylvania

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Public Safety

This brief discusses the 2018 mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, where the perpetrator killed 11 people and wounded six others. It outlines the preparedness of the City prior to the incident; the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting; and further...

Mass Shooting Playbook: A Resource for U.S. Mayors and City Managers

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Children & Families, Health, Public Safety

This playbook can assist Mayors and City Officials as they prepare for, respond to, and recover from public mass shootings.. It provides guidance related to communications, emergency management, victim and family assistance, donation and volunteer management, and more. Suggestions...

2016 Orlando Mass Shooting Case Brief

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Florida

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Public Safety

This brief discusses the 2016 mass shooting in Orlando, where the perpetrator killed 49 people and wounded 53 others. It outlines the preparedness of the City prior to the incident; the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting; and further actions the City took...

Unlocking the Door to Learning: Trauma-Informed Classrooms & Transformational Schools

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2015

Level City or Town, County, State, School District

State(s) All States

Source Education Law Center

Policy Areas Education, Children & Families

Although childhood trauma can directly impact a child’s ability to learn, most schools overlook this issue. This brief defines trauma and outlines its potential effects on children and learning. It also outlines staff, organizational, and legislative strategies to shape school culture,...

2021 Austin Resolution Contracting with Nonprofits to Expand Substance Use Care

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Texas

Source City of Austin

Policy Areas Health, Public Safety

This Resolution authorizes contractual agreements with 3 local nonprofits to provide substance misuse services to low-income individuals in Austin and Travis County, dispersing $919,696 in funding....

A Way Forward: Diverting People with Mental Illness from Inhumane and Expensive Jails into Community-Based Treatment that Works

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2014

Level County

State(s) All States, California

Source American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California

Policy Areas Health, Public Safety, Education, Economic Justice, Civil Rights

This report examines how Los Angeles County can reduce incarceration for individuals with mental illness by implementing diversion programs together with supportive housing and assertive community treatment (ACT) programs. These programs have been shown to reduce recidivism. This...

Supporting Early Childhood Mental Health Sets Georgia’s Kids on the Path to Success

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town, State

State(s) Georgia

Source Council for a Strong America

Policy Areas Children & Families, Health

This report discusses the social, economic, and developmental implications of Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) challenges, and outlines strategies for Georgia lawmakers to support children struggling with mental or emotional health-related issues. The report recommends lawmakers...

2022 New York Ordinance 18-0066 Establishing the Office of Neighborhood Safety

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2022

Level City or Town

State(s) New York

Source City of New York

Policy Areas Public Safety

This local law formally establishes an Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) to address gun violence and public safety, using an approach that considers socioeconomic and public health factors and seeks to address the root causes of violence. It also delegates the responsibility of...

2019 Eugene Contract 19-04320 An Agreement to Administer Mental Health Responder Program

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2019

Level City or Town

State(s) Oregon

Source City of Eugene

Policy Areas Health, Public Safety

This contract authorizes an agreement between the City of Eugene, OR and the White Bird Clinic, Inc. to administer Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets (CAHOOTS) on behalf of the City. Provisions in this contract also require CAHOOTS to provide 24-hour service for the community....

Why Do We Focus on the Prenatal-to-3 Age Period? Understanding the Importance of the Earliest years

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level State, National

State(s) All States

Source Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families

The first three years of life are the most sensitive for a child’s developing brain and body. Exposure to chronic stressors during these years can lead to physical, cognitive, and emotional health problems in the future that can be costly for families and society to navigate. This...

Budget Bite: Mental health and addiction services

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2019

Level City or Town

State(s) Ohio

Source Policy Matters Ohio

Policy Areas Health

More state investment is needed formental health- by analysing the budget of departments of mental health and addiction services, of education and of medicaid, the author recommends the state put more investments and resources to improve the treatment on residents struggling with...

Mental Health

COVID-19 Response in Cities: Maintaining Your City’s Public Safety and Emergency Response Services

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) California, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Texas

Source NLC

Policy Areas Health, Public Safety

Public safety and emergency response services faced significant challenges during COVID-19, including the need for close personal contact, mental health strain, and the threat of budget cuts. The document advocates prioritizing PPE, testing, and contact tracing for first responders,...

Addressing Health Disparities in Cities: Lessons from the Field

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2015

Level County

State(s) All States

Source Mayors Innovation Project

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Food, Environment & Natural Resources, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Education, Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

A child's health is a key predictor for his or her future success and well-being. Unfortunately, far too many children face barriers that prevent them from reaching their full potential because of where they live, learn and play. The inequitable distribution of social, economic and...

The Impact of the Built Environment on Mental Wellness

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Urban Habitat

Policy Areas Civil Rights, Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Public Spaces, Housing, Public Safety, Health, Transportation & Mobility

The physical landscapes of places and the sociocultural context in which people live and build communities have direct and indirect effects on mental wellness. This report looks at how factors related to the built environment, such as exclusionary land use practices, green spaces,...

Investing in Student Wellness and Success in Ohio

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level State

State(s) Ohio

Source Council for a Strong America

Policy Areas Children & Families, Education

In 2019, the Ohio's Student Wellness and Success Fund was created to help school districts invest in the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their students. This report discusses the many ways school districts have used Student Wellness and Success funds, and outlines other...

Supporting Student Wellness in California

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level State

State(s) California

Source Council for a Strong America

Policy Areas Children & Families, Education, Health

Initiatives to promote students' physical, mental, and emotional health can help children recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthen the workforce, contribute to a strong state economy, and enhance national security. This report outlines steps California policymakers can take...

Mass Shooting Protocol: The First 24 Hours

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Children & Families, Health, Public Safety

The first 24 hours after a mass shooting requires an immediate and effective response from local officials. This report outlines steps mayors and city managers can take to minimize harm and save lives in the event of a mass shooting and links to additional resources as needed. It...

Community Design and Policies for Free-Range Children: Creating Environments That Support Routine Physical Activity

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2012

Level County

State(s) All States

Source Mayors Innovation Project

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Food, Community Development, Transportation & Mobility

This report outlines four key factors that promote routine physical activity: compact land use, comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian networks, inviting site designs, and prioritizing user safety. To address physical inactivity and childhood obesity, this report suggests inclusive...

Mass Shooting Playbook: A Resource for U.S. Mayors and City Managers

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source United On Guns

Policy Areas Health, Public Safety

Our nation lacks coordinated mass shooting responses and it falls on our nation's mayors to respond. This playbook provides mayors and city managers with the resources to prepare for, respond, and recover from a public mass shooting. It recommends regular updates to the media every...

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