Neighborhood Safety

We treat violence as a public health issue and work with the community to find solutions.
Amanda Harrington
Director of Neighborhood Safety Amanda Harrington
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We are guided by evidence and driven by community
We are guided by evidence and driven by community

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What we do

We use public health approaches to help reduce the impact of violence on our communities.

Our story

Minneapolis started treating violence as a public health issue in 2006.
Community members participate in a learning session.

Approach to prevent violence

We explain the public health approach to reducing violence and tell you about our programs.
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Community safety stories

Dywon Tatum at the Blueprint Approved Institute

Meet Dywon

Read Dywon's story and learn more about our violence prevention services program and Blueprint Approved Institute.

Meet Arnett

Read about how MinneapolUS violence interrupters serve our neighborhoods.

Meet Abdiweli, Willie and Mudi

Learn about Community Safety Ambassadors and their proactive safety approach in E. Lake St. and E. Franklin Ave. areas.

Related links

City resources

Behavioral Health Response Teams

Minneapolis Crime Prevention Specialists

Minneapolis Public Safety

Community resources

Day One Crisis Hotline

Minneapolis Handbook of the Streets

Minnesota Crime Victim Support Line

Youth Services Network

Contact us

 

Neighborhood Safety

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Phone

612-438-2494

Address

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415