Teamwork at its best! Employees from the San Antonio Service Center and Encino Branches came together to support the Texas Diaper Bank in San Antonio. Six employees and their family members spent the morning counting, sorting, and wrapping over 30,000 diapers for delivery to community members. Way to go, team! #TexasDiaperBank #CommunityService #PenFedVolunteers
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A SPECIAL ONLINE PROGRAM..... Please join us Wednesday, September 27th at 3:30pm ET as we welcome Lexi Higgins, Director, Busing on the Lookout (BOTL) . Fighting Human Trafficking: What role can the bus industry play? Human trafficking is the exploitation of human beings through force, fraud, or coercion for the purposes of commercial sex or forced labor. There are an estimated 50 million victims of human trafficking globally, including thousands of children and adults in the United States and Canada. According to a 2018 survey by Polaris, who runs the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 42% of survivors reported using local and/or long distance buses during their exploitation. And, over 1 in 4 shared that mass transportation had played a role in at least one exit attempt. Busing on the Lookout (BOTL) is a nonprofit program that works alongside the bus industry — motorcoach, transit and school — to combat human trafficking across North America. Join Lexi Higgins, BOTL Director, to learn more about the role the industry is playing in combating this heinous crime, best practices for implementing anti-trafficking initiatives, and about the free, industry-specific materials and resources available through BOTL. This is a uniquely timed program to allow for associations in other time zones to join us. This month, we open this session to all at no charge. Members of VMA who have signed up for monthly programs will be sent a calendar invite. All others, we invite you to register to join us. To register for this important event, go to: https://lnkd.in/gjqwvdhY #busesonthelookout #TruckersAgainstTrafficking #wecanmakeadifference
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Retail security is a community affair; when we shield our stores from crime, we're nurturing the neighborhood's heartbeat. #KeckPrivateInvestigations #organizedretailcrime #RetailSecurity #StoreClosures #PrivateInvestigation #CommunitySafety #LocalSolutions
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Community leaders from across Illinois convened in the state capital today to call on the State of Illinois to permanently fund a 2021 law that has provided much-needed dollars to community violence intervention (CVI) organizations combatting gun violence. At a rally in front of the Lincoln Statue in Springfield, elected officials and community leaders gathered in support of the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA). State Representative Justin Slaughter, a sponsor of the law, told the crowd that permanent funding for RPSA will make our communities safer and establish Illinois as a leader in the field of gun violence reduction. “RPSA is the foundation for a public health approach to addressing gun violence. Our goal is to save lives by preventing shootings from happening instead of simply arresting and incarcerating after the fact,” Slaughter said. Illinois State Senator Robert Peters, who also sponsored RPSA, said, “We have built the infrastructure needed to take violence prevention to scale. It’s time to broaden our investment and commit for the long term.” In Chicago, the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities, an alliance of more than 50 foundations and other funders, the business community through the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, and local governments are collaborating to support and expand a network of CVI organizations serving communities with the highest levels of gun violence. The goal, announced in February at an event with the Governor, the Mayor and legislative leaders, is to reduce gun violence by 50 percent in the next five years and 75 percent over the next decade, in part, through a dramatic increase in the number of highest risk individuals served by CVI and allied organizations. Since 2016, the private sector has contributed more than $300 million in support of CVI. More recently, local and state governments have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to support CVI. A growing body of research from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago affirms the positive impact of CVI. Advocates for permanent funding for RPSA are seeking more than $140 million in state funds in the proposed 2025 budget. Chicago pastor and anti-violence activist Michael Pfleger told the gathering that gun violence must be fought in the same way that we responded to the COVID pandemic. “You can’t just treat people who are infected by the epidemic of gun violence. We need a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of the disease: guns, fear, and a sense of hopelessness among individuals caught up in lives of violence.” https://lnkd.in/g7M6du-s
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Hats off to Chicago CRED (Create Real Economic Destiny) for making such a huge difference in a relatively short period…and establishing a powerful model for other major urban areas to replicate. Not only has their intervention work helped reduce gun violence and recidivism rates, the organization's research validates the immense value of community-based programs and resources — especially for at-risk youth and young adults — toward more productive life paths and economically lifted neighborhoods. I have been fortunate to know, support, advise and/or work directly with many such organizations over the past several years. Among them are Skills for Chicagoland's Future, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago, SVP Chicago, University of Chicago Crime Lab, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Hope Chicago, Ladies of Virtue (LOVChicago), True Star Media & Foundation, Chicago Eco House, HFSChicagoScholars.com, John Bartlett at tenants-rights.org, Marvin Richardson at DrivingForward.org, and Andre Rodriguez at LuvCity.org. If you want to help support a brighter future for Chicago and beyond, any of these organizations would be a great place to start. I think it’s our responsibility. https://lnkd.in/dMX63RtS
Opinion | One way we can bring gun violence under control
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When people think of major cities, concerns about violent crime don't trail far behind. Could community-led interventions be a part of the solution to identify and change behaviors of those at highest risk for violence as well as prompt changes in community norms? In 2019 and 2020, Charlotte, like many other cities across the United States, saw an increase in firearm violence. Our growth across those two years? Forty-five percent. In 2021, the Alternatives to Violence (ATV) program, a community-based partnership between the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., with a purpose to curb violence in neighborhoods, was piloted in the Beatties Ford Road corridor. The program saw more than 40 violence interruptions in its first year of operation. While it's too early to assess the success of the program, early signs of efficacy are promising. A cumulative report that details longer-term outcomes will follow the program’s third year. For now, the program continues on with expansion to West Boulevard. Will it be a success? Read more about violence interruption programming in Charlotte: https://lnkd.in/eiJ8WzgE Read more about our evaluation of the ATV pilot on Beatties Ford Road: https://lnkd.in/eiqKwN5J #UNCCharlotteUrbanInstitute #UrbanInstituteCLT #UNCCharlotte #violenceinterruption #programevaluation #charlottenc
Charlotte’s ‘violence interrupters’ program expands into West Boulevard corridor
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👮 - MY LOCAL BOBBY PROLIFIC CRIMES TEAM PARTNERSHIP DAY OF ACTION WITH EALING SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM - 👮 On a joint day of action today with the Metropolitan Police Ealing Safer Neighbourhood Team, six individuals were detained for various shoplifting offences within the ‘Make it Ealing’ Business Improvement District (BID) area. Among these individuals were three prolific offenders specifically targeting alcohol from stores. The collaborative efforts resulted in the following actions: - Six Community Protection Warnings were issued. - Two Community Resolution Orders were issued. - One Penalty Notice for Disorder was issued, valued at £90. All related images have been uploaded to ShopSafe for reference and further action. This successful operation highlights the effectiveness of coordinated community safety initiatives in reducing crime and enhancing the security of our local businesses. #creatingsafercommunities #eliminatingthefearofcrime #brokenwindows
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President, @UPS Foundation| JD, Philanthropy, Social Impact, Government Affairs, Labor & Employment Law, Transportation & Logistics
When most people think about UPS, they envision our brown trucks reliably delivering packages to doorsteps. But what if I told you our reach extends far beyond those iconic brown vehicles? Yes, we move millions of packages every day. But our vast network is also delivering hope, awareness and lifesaving change in the communities we serve. Human trafficking is currently the second largest criminal activity in the world and traffickers garner $150 billion annually off the labor of their victims—many whom are children and teens sold for profit in unimaginable ways. And it’s often through our highways, airports and truck stops that this crime snakes its way into our communities hiding in plain sight. That’s why UPS and The UPS Foundation have: · Partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking to train more than 130,000 UPS drivers and 3,000 UPS airline pilots to recognize the signs and report human trafficking. · Empowered UPSers to raise $8M to combat human trafficking through employee giving campaigns and dedicate countless hours volunteering and advocating for the cause in local communities. · Collaborated with state and federal policy makers and likeminded businesses to combat human trafficking through legislation and smart policy. This cause is especially close to my heart though, because human trafficking, while impacting people of all races and genders, disproportionately affects women and girls who look like me and my teenage daughter. In 2021, nearly 40% of cases reported to the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline comprised Black women and girls. In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, UPS teamed up with The Balancing Act airing on Lifetime Television to create a two-part special showcasing UPS's efforts to combat human trafficking in partnership with Wellspring Living. The documentary shines a light on the awful, tragic and criminal world of human trafficking. Tune in next Monday, January 15 to catch the premiere. #NHTAM #NationalHumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth #AntiHumanTrafficking #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay
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Right now, there are approximately 230 front-line community violence intervention workers scattered across the city. By the best estimates, they’re serving about 15% to 20% of the thousands of high-risk individuals in Chicago. Read the article below to learn more about the meaningful work we are doing along with our CVI partners to end violence in Chicago! https://lnkd.in/gKTupm_G
Op-ed: Chicago needs more violence prevention workers
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