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{{Short description|Nationwide initiative in the US to reduce crime}}'''Project Safe Neighborhoods''' '''(PSN)''' is a national initiative by the [[United States Department of Justice]] with the help of the [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]] (ATF) to reduce [[gun violence in the United States]]. The project's aim is to improve neighborhood safety and decrease gun violence in American communities. Project Safe Neighborhoods was established in 2001 through support from President [[George W. Bush]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.psn.gov/about/..%5CPresidentsletter.html |title=Letter from the President |author=Bush, George W.}}</ref> The program expands upon strategies used in [[Boston]]'s [[Operation Ceasefire]], and in [[Richmond, Virginia]]'s [[Project Exile]]. | {{Short description|Nationwide initiative in the US to reduce crime}} | ||
{{Program | |||
|ProgramName=Project Safe Neighborhoods | |||
|ProgramType=Program | |||
|OrgSponsor=partnership | |||
|CreationLegislation=Executive Order 13228 | |||
|Mission=Project Safe Neighborhoods aims to reduce gun and gang violence in communities across the United States by fostering partnerships between law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders. Its strategy is to identify and address the most pressing violent crime problems with targeted, evidence-based solutions. | |||
|Website=https://www.justice.gov/psn/ | |||
}} | |||
==Overview== | |||
'''Project Safe Neighborhoods''' (PSN) is a nationwide initiative by the United States Department of Justice designed to reduce gun and gang violence through community partnerships. It emphasizes a comprehensive, coordinated approach involving local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders to implement locally tailored strategies. | |||
https://www.justice.gov/psn/ | |||
==Goals== | |||
* Decrease violent crime rates, particularly crimes involving firearms and gang activities. | |||
* Strengthen community-law enforcement relationships to foster trust and cooperation. | |||
* Implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions in high-crime areas. | |||
==Organization== | |||
PSN is coordinated by the U.S. Attorneys' Offices in each of the 94 federal judicial districts, with support from various law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and research institutions. Funding comes from federal grants, supplemented by state and local resources. Governance includes task forces in each district, which are responsible for strategic planning and implementation. | |||
==Impact and Outcomes== | |||
PSN has been credited with significant reductions in violent crime in many participating cities, with some studies showing up to a 13.1% decrease in violent crime in districts with high federal prosecution rates. Challenges include maintaining long-term reductions and ensuring equitable application across diverse communities. Some unintended consequences have been reported, such as potential over-policing in targeted neighborhoods. | |||
* [[Category:Partnerships]] | |||
==Background and History== | |||
Launched in 2001 by then-President George W. Bush under Executive Order 13228, PSN built on previous successful models like Boston's Operation Ceasefire and Richmond's Project Exile. It was created to tackle rising gun violence by networking local efforts with additional federal support. Over time, PSN has evolved to incorporate anti-gang strategies and community policing elements. It has seen expansions in focus and funding, particularly with initiatives like the 2021 violent crime reduction strategy. | |||
* [[Executive Order 13228]] | |||
==Funding== | |||
Since its inception, PSN has been allocated approximately $2 billion in federal funding, which supports hiring prosecutors, training, community outreach, and other violence reduction activities. Funding is ongoing, with annual allocations based on crime statistics and program needs, without a fixed end date. | |||
==Implementation== | |||
Implementation of PSN involves local task forces developing strategies tailored to their community's specific crime problems. This includes community engagement, prevention through education programs, strategic law enforcement, and accountability measures. There is no defined end date as PSN operates as an ongoing program with periodic strategic adjustments. | |||
==Leadership== | |||
Each district's U.S. Attorney serves as the local leader for PSN, with the overarching program overseen by the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs. | |||
==See Also== | |||
* [[United States Department of Justice]] | |||
* [[Bureau of Justice Assistance]] | |||
==External Links== | |||
* https://www.justice.gov/psn/ | |||
* https://bja.ojp.gov/program/psn/overview | |||
* https://www.justice.gov/usao/resources/psn | |||
==Wikipedia== | |||
* wikipedia:Project Safe Neighborhoods | |||
===Social media=== | |||
* No official social media accounts have been identified for Project Safe Neighborhoods. | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Programs and initiatives]] | |||
[[Category:Programs]] | |||
[[Category:United States Department of Justice]] | |||
'''Project Safe Neighborhoods''' '''(PSN)''' is a national initiative by the [[United States Department of Justice]] with the help of the [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]] (ATF) to reduce [[gun violence in the United States]]. The project's aim is to improve neighborhood safety and decrease gun violence in American communities. Project Safe Neighborhoods was established in 2001 through support from President [[George W. Bush]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.psn.gov/about/..%5CPresidentsletter.html |title=Letter from the President |author=Bush, George W.}}</ref> The program expands upon strategies used in [[Boston]]'s [[Operation Ceasefire]], and in [[Richmond, Virginia]]'s [[Project Exile]]. | |||
PSN initiatives typically involve [[United States Attorneys]] working with local law enforcement to implement programs such as Gang Crime Investigation and Suppression, Prevention and Education, [[Gang Resistance Education and Training]] (G.R.E.A.T.), and Data Sharing and Gathering. Each local strategy incorporates the three national priorities: | PSN initiatives typically involve [[United States Attorneys]] working with local law enforcement to implement programs such as Gang Crime Investigation and Suppression, Prevention and Education, [[Gang Resistance Education and Training]] (G.R.E.A.T.), and Data Sharing and Gathering. Each local strategy incorporates the three national priorities: | ||