What is a Safe Community?
A safe community comes together to promote safe and healthy behaviors that protect people from hurt and harm in all aspects of their lives.
- a designated geographical area (a municipality, a campus, a workplace, a virtual community)
- All sectors of the community work together in a coordinated and collaborative way.
- Promotes safety and health and manages risk to increase the safety of its members.
- The leading role is played by the community itself in determining what areas of safety and health are in greatest need of prevention, intervention, and control.
Who belongs to a Safe Community?
- Chambers of Commerce
- Public Health
- Medical and Healthcare Providers
- Law Enforcement
- Citizen Groups
- Schools
- Business and Service Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Safety Advocates
- Social Services Agencies
- NSC Members
- NSC Chapters
Why would a community want to be a Safe Community?
- Want to reduce the numbers and cost of injuries
- Want to promote health and safety in their community
- Community Pride
- To encourage people and families to move to their community
- Feel they can make a difference
- Want to improve the quality of life for themselves and their community
- To Save Lives!