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Crime Prevention

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What is Crime Prevention?

It is a pattern of attitudes and behaviors directed at reducing the threat of crime and enhancing the
sense of safety and security. Crime Prevention positively influences the quality of life in our society
and fosters an environment where crime cannot flourish.

Child Abuse


Boys & Girls Town of Missouri

Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Darkness into Light
(confronting child sexual abuse)
What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
(PDF)
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF)
Long-term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF)
Missouri Dept. of Social Services (Childrens Division)
Missouri State Sex Offender Registry
Toll-Free Crisis Hotline Numbers
(PDF)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Awareness Handbook
Jefferson City Rape & Abuse Crisis Service
List of Missouri Victim Assistance Services
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV)
National Center for Victims of Crime
OVC Directory of Crime Victim Services

Gangs

Early Precursors of Gang Membership: A Study of Seattle Youth
(PDF)
Preventing Adolescent Gang Involvement
(PDF)
Is Your Child Involved With a Gang?
-- Recognizing and Preventing Gang Involvement

Fraud and Identity Theft

Annual Credit Report
(for a free copy of your credit report)
Better Business Bureau
Financial Crimes Against the Elderly
Guidestar
(check the existence & legitimacy of a charitable organization)
ID Theft (Federal Trade Commission site)
ID Theft and Fraud (Department of Justice site)
Identity Theft Resource Center
ID Theft (Social Security Administration site)
"Know MO"
-- (Check the record or legitimacy of a business or charity)
Missouri Attorney General's Office
(Identity Theft and filing a complaint)
National Do Not Call Registry

Neighborhood Watch

National Neighborhood Watch
USA on Watch
National Crime Prevention Council
Citizens Corps

School Safety

For vital statistics about Mo. public schools
(DESE)
California Public Schools web-site
California School District Directory
Missouri School Violence Hotline
Safe Schools Act
School Survey on Crime & Safety
Security on Campus
Stop Bullying Now
"Stop the Bully" Video
What is a School Resource Officer?

Child Safety


Beat Bullying
Bicycle Safety
(Safe Kids USA)
Cyber Tipline
Kid's Against Bullying
Kansas Bullying Prevention Program
McGruff’s Safety for Kids
"Stop the Bully" Video
Online coloring book on stranger safety
Missouri Amber Alert
Missouri Child Occupant Protection Laws
Missouri School Violence Hotline
National DARE website
NIDA for Teens
(interactive games and info about drug prevention)
Stop Bullying Now

Drug Abuse

Just Think Twice
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The Crystal Darkness Campaign
Video Testimonial on Methamphetamine Addiction
Partnership for a Drug Free America
Drug Use and Crime, Bureau of Justice

Home Security

Crime Doctor: Home Security Advice
Staying Safe Tips



Internet Safety

Cyber Tipline
Get Net-wise
Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force
Net Smartz
Net Smartz Kids
-- games and info about Internet safety for children
Net Smartz for Teens
Net Smartz for Parents
Video on "cyber bullying"
A video guide to safety on Social Networking sites
Net Smartz en Espanol
Safe Kids
I Safe
-- info for children and teens

Personal Safety

Crime Victims' Compensation Program
Missouri State Sex Offender Registry
National Crime Prevention Council on Personal Safety
Home Office on Crime Reduction
Official Safety Site of the Internet

Senior Safety

Financial Crimes Against the Elderly

Emergency Phone Numbers & Other Important Sites

California Police Department
Moniteau County 911

Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force
Missouri Department of Public Safety
Missouri State Sex Offender Registry
National Do Not Call Registry

Moniteau County Sheriffs Department
California R1 School District Directory
Missouri Crime Prevention Association
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missouri State Water Patrol

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