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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Vacation Tips - Theft Protection

STAY SECURE ON VACATION

1. Remove unnecessary credit cards from your wallet.
2. Photo-copy medicare card without the 4 digits of your social security card.
3. Photo-copy passport.
4. Call bank to let them know where and when you are going.
5. Ask neighbor to pick up your mail.
6. Use hotel safe for valuables and personal information.
7. Use ATM at bank in well-lit areas.
8. Use Wi-Fi only in secure areas.
9. Never access sensitive information on a public computer. (Key loggers can track your keystrokes.)
10. Brag about your vacation AFTER you return home.

Source: www.privacyrights.com

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

5 myths - Keeping neighborhoods locked into crime!

For decades, community leaders have perpetuated myths.

Myth #1 Police can keep us safe.
The national average is 2.5 police for every 1000 citizens. The job of police is to react when crimes occur.

Myth #2 Money will solve problems.
Taxpayers spend billions on programs, security, swat teams, training, scanning equipment and surveillance cameras. Money has not stopped gangs, demand for drugs or violence on streets. When an area receives funding, violators move.

Myth #3 Laws control behavior.
Laws have limited power. Law-abiding citizens obey laws. Criminals, gangs, pimps and drug dealers pay little attention.

Myth #4 Racism keeps the community down.

Blaming police or people who look different perpetuates anger. Anger gives disconnected youth an excuse to be violent. Gangs, like warring tribes, turn youth into uneducated men who end up in prison.

Myth #5 Poverty keeps people from progressing.
Politicians gain power with an illusion of compassion. The on going, “War on Poverty” and “War on Drugs” cost billions. In our zeal to “help” the poor, we destroy their self-confidence and create dependency.

Myths have some truth but they don’t change community behavior.
Go website to learn what you can do.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

14 killed each week in LA!

16 year-old Brandon Garrido was gunned down May 10th in Los Angeles. He was just one of 14 killed by violence in LA that week (740 a year). Click below to read the whole story!

If you want to help stop children from becoming victims, contact me. Stephanie

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126853039

Saturday, May 8, 2010

MAKE AN IMPACT!

If you fear public speaking, this is NOT for you.

However...if you want to help your city grow safer this summer, join us on the National Safe Kids Now Speaker's Bureau.

Your city needs you to speak up about what it will take to create safe neighborhoods for everyone.

See, The Adopt-A-Block Guidebook at www.safekidsnow.com Safe Kids Now! staff offers 3 FREE teleconferences to help you get started.

YOU CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CITY

Questions? safeneighborhoods@gmail.com

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Summer is coming! Speak up for kids...

DO YOU CARE ABOUT KEEPING KIDS SAFE THIS SUMMER?

Join the National Safe Kids Now Speaker’s Bureau. We will give you the tools to educate your community. Our staff offers 3 teleconferences to help you get started and answer your questions.

Contact us! Click logo for contact info.