A special event can also help prevent or reduce crime in your school or community. For instance, a 5K "safety" race -- in which participants secure sponsors and hand out crime prevention tips from the local police department -- will educate citizens on how to make their community safer and raise money for community crime prevention. An alcohol and drug-free concert or a fundraiser for a youth community center will similarly rally the community around a cause and offer positive activities for young people.

Youth In Action Bulletin

July 1999     Number 07