The guide spotlights three areas: children's need to know how to take care of themselves; children's need for problemsolving and conflict skills; and children's need for communities that do not tolerate crime, drugs, and violence. Program examples and action ideas are suggested for each of these three areas. Action ideas for helping children to protect themselves include a volunteer program of calling parents when students do not attend school as scheduled, a block parent program for children to use in emergencies, and the development of a Youth Crime Watch program. Action ideas for teaching children problemsolving and conflict-management skills include the development of mediation services and conflict management training for children, teens, and adults; organization of a community meeting to examine possible sources of hate- or bias-motivated violence; and work with parent groups and civic clubs to create a directory of programs that offer activities for youth after school and during vacations. Action suggestions to reduce community crime, violence, and drug abuse include a needs assessment on violence in the community, a survey of residents regarding their fears and concerns, and efforts to establish police ministations where people can report crimes in person and discuss their concerns with police. Resources, programs, and sample materials are listed and provided.