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Your State - Crime Statistics
Disaster Center Crime Rates in North Carolina from 1960 to 1997 www.disastercenter.com/crime/nccrimn.htm
North Carolina Department of Justice, State Bureau of Investigation Your State - Crime Statistics sbi.jus.state.nc.us/crimstat/nccrime.htm
Teen Violence Prevention Programs
North Carolina Center for the Prevention of School Violence Dr. Pamela Riley, Executive Director 20 Enterprise Street, Suite 2 Raleigh, NC 27607-7375 Phone: 800-299-6054 Fax: 919-515-9561 E-mail: pamela_riley@ncsu.edu URL: www.ncsu.edu/cpsv	The Center focuses on ensuring that schools are safe and secure so that every student is able to attend a school that is safe and secure, one that is free of fear and conducive to learning.
Southeast Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) Chris Gilmer, Project Director Developing Resources for Education in America, Inc. (DREAM) 310 Airport Rd., Ste. D Jackson, MS 39208 Phone: 800-233-7326/ 601-933-9199 Fax: 601-933-1138 E-mail: dream@cenaccsys.com URL: www.secapt.org	The fundamental mission of the national CAPT system is to bring research to practice. The CAPT system is designed to work with States and local communities, policymakers and local leaders, agencies and task forces to apply the science-based prevention technology that works. This group works in Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin Islands, and Virginia.
Hate Crime Prevention Programs
Community Building Task Force Dianne English, Director 1043 East Morehead Street Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-333-2595 Fax: 704-376-1243	Purpose: To promote understanding of the growing racial and ethnic diversity in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina area. The Community Building Task Force began its work by creating a process to look at issues of race and color in an increasingly multi-ethnic community and changing the community summit on race from a one-time event into an experience that would encourage continued community and personal investment. The Task Force provided a diverse group of individuals with opportunities for meaningful interaction and for committing themselves to seeking short- and long-term solutions.
North Carolina Human Relations Commission Eddie Lawrence, Director 1318 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1318 Phone: 919-733-7996 Fax: 919-733-7940 E-mail: eddie.lawrence@ncmail.net URL: www.doa.state.nc.us /doa/hrc/hrc.htm	The commission assists people who have been harassed or intimidated because of their race or ethnic background. It helps victims obtain assistance from police and other government officials. In areas troubled by racial tensions or violence, the commission works with community leaders and neighborhoods to ease tensions and encourage community support to victims. Other activities include monitoring racial and ethnic hate groups and assisting law enforcement officials and communities in cracking down on illegal and intimidating activities.
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Check with your local police department for more crime prevention resources in your area.