Safer neighborhoods, built by neighbors.
Preventing violence, promoting safety, strengthening families, and connecting young people with positive opportunities.
A statement we live by
"Safer communities are built through education, opportunity, mentorship, accountability, and neighbors working together."
The 13 pillars of the Safety Center
From education to events to emergency-adjacent referrals — one coordinated response.
Build safer neighborhoods through education, opportunity, mentorship, accountability, and neighbors working together.
Community-based programs, education, and outreach that interrupt cycles before they start.
Consistent adults who show up — matched, trained, and background-checked mentors.
Workshops, referrals, and advocacy for the whole household — not just the teen.
Partnerships with licensed counselors and safe, judgment-free spaces to talk.
De-escalation, communication, and mediation training for teens, families, and neighbors.
Education and resources on locks, lock boxes, safes, and keeping firearms away from children.
Peace walks, cleanups, cookouts, resource fairs, and youth activities that bring neighbors together.
Ways to give time — event setup, outreach, distribution, mentorship, registration tables.
Law enforcement, schools, churches, hospitals, nonprofits, businesses, foundations, and leaders.
Connect families with food, housing, employment, counseling, and safety-kit resources.
A confidential channel to report neighborhood safety concerns to the right partner.
Turn-in events, peace walks, workshops, giveaways, and youth summits — all in one place.
The Kickback Youth Initiative provides education, community engagement, and resource coordination. Any firearm turn-in events are conducted only by authorized law-enforcement agencies or legally authorized partners in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Participants should always follow the instructions provided by the hosting agency.