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KANSAS CRIME PREVENTION RESOURCES

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Your State - Crime Statistics and Research
Disaster Center Crime Rates in Kansas from 1960 to 1997
www.disastercenter.com/crime/kncrime.htm
 
Teen Violence Prevention Programs
AVANCE
Rita Botello
PO Box 171063
36 S. Boeke
Kansas City, KS 66117

Phone: 913-281-9848
Fax: 816-756-5181
Family empowerment program. A family and parent support and education for low income with kids birth to 3 yrs. A three hour program once a week, they provide transportation. Parenting classes, how to make toys and play with kids, and resource speakers.
Juvenile Justice Authority
Jayhawk Walk
714 SW Jackson Ave, Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66603

Phone: 785-296-4213
Their mission is to improve public safety, enhance accountability on the part of juvenile offenders, and improve the ability of juveniles to live responsibly and productively in the community.
 
Community Crime Prevention Programs
Koch Crime Institute
714 SW Jackson
Topeka, KS 66603

Phone: 800-375-5624
Fax: 785-234-5766
Studying the criminal and juvenile justice system and identifying ways to reduce and prevent crime, especially juvenile crime. Previously a Kansas-focused organization, they have now expanded their scope to include national research projects. A good source for research and model program information.
Rosedale Development Association
Wendy Wilson, Executive Director
1403 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66103

Phone: 913-677-5097
Fax: 913-677-3437
E-mail: gabbygail@coop.crn.org
A community development organization. Umbrella organization for 13 neighborhood watch groups in Rosedale neighborhood in southeastern Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Check with your local police department for more crime prevention resources in your area.

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