Project Safe Neighborhoods: Engaging the Community in Project Safe Neighborhoods

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Foreword

Why Engage the Community?
	Community Engagement Trends in Criminal Justice
	Benefits of Community Engagement in PSN

Defining Community and the Role of Community Engagement in PSN
	What is the Community?
	Can PSN involve all of these groups?
	What roles can the community play in PSN?
	Aren't we already engaging the community through our ad campaign?

Expanding Your Community's Engagement in PSN
	Assessment
	Mobilization
	Planning and Implementation
	Implementation

Next Steps

Examples of Community Engagement in PSN
	Community Forums: Linking PSN with Weed & Seed
	Reaching Out to the Community: Other Targeted Approaches
	Involving Criminal Justice Partners in Community Outreach
	Engaging Youth and Families in PSN
	Collaborating with Community and Faith-Based Organizations
	Engaging Businesses and Foundations
	Engaging Offender Populations

PSN Technical Assistance Providers

Appendix A: Community Engagement Self-Assessment Guide

Appendix B: Selected Community Engagement Resources for PSN