Our Mission

The Partnership for a Safer Cleveland advances innovations in intelligence(data)-oriented policing complemented by cultural transformation and resident engagement, with an emphasis on police as first social responders.

Our Vision

To evolve Cleveland’s justice-focused system into a violence- and crime prevention-focused system.

Our Objectives

dialogue

Promote ongoing dialogue on criminal justice policy among diverse city and state groups

justice

Identify advocates and lobby for needed changes and resources in the criminal justice system and other systems that are affected or influenced by the criminal justice system

youth

Promote youth opportunities and involvement in decision-making around youth facilities

symposia

Organize and participate in symposia, seminars or other events

information

Facilitate information exchange on a wide-range of issues related to the criminal justice field, focusing on crime deterrence and youth violence prevention

outreach

Educate outreach workers and community leaders in the best-practices approach in violence prevention and building healthy, safe communities

research

Encourage scholarly research in youth development and violence prevention and promote practical applications for the findings