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- Future Bound Youth: Works with youth ages 6 - 18 during and after school with tutoring, intergenerational communication, promotion of good decision making, health wellness, and cultural lessons - Youth Intervention Project: Aimed at high-risk youth to provide general assistance, improve intergenerational understanding, build social skills, and reduce gang violence - Mentoring Program: Matches volunteers/mentors from University of Minnesota's Cambodian Student Association with youth, focusing on building leadership skills, improving school performance, and promoting higher education

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Cambodian Community
Intergenerational Programs
Youth Violence Prevention
Karen Community
Subject Tutoring
General Health Education Programs
Immigrant Mutual Assistance Associations
Leadership Development
Youth Enrichment Programs
Social Skills Training
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Provides a range of services including: - Animal Control - City patrol - Crime victim and witness support - Community Services: Reporting snow and ice on sidewalks, weeds and grass, garbage, solid waste disposal on properties, removal of junk vehicles, enforcement of parking restrictions, and sanitation issues - D.A.R.E.: Officer-led, in-classroom anti-drug, anti-gang, and anti-violence program for school children - Neighborhood Watch: Program designed to bring a neighborhood together to find ways to solve crime and problems that may be occurring in the neighborhood - Nixle: Provides immediate, geographically relevant community information by text. Residents can opt- in by texting their ZIP code to 888777. - Police records - Tip line: Crime Stoppers of MN 1(800)222-8477

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Community Crime Prevention Programs
Public Parking
Mass Emergency Notification Systems
Youth Violence Prevention
Law Enforcement Records/Files
Animal Regulation
General Crime Victim Assistance
General Crime Reporting
Municipal Police
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Snow/Ice Removal Ordinance Enforcement
Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence. Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities. Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided. Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning. Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers: - Assistance with housing - Assistance with career and education planning - Computer lab - Counseling - Creative art spaces - Food and snacks - Laundry access - Supplies and clothing

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Homeless Drop In Centers
Laundry Facilities
Youth Violence Prevention
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter
General Clothing Provision
Housing Search Assistance
Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence. Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities. Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided. Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning. Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers: - Assistance with housing - Assistance with career and education planning - Computer lab - Counseling - Creative art spaces - Food and snacks - Laundry access - Supplies and clothing

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Homeless Drop In Centers
Laundry Facilities
Youth Violence Prevention
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter
General Clothing Provision
Housing Search Assistance
Focuses on providing youth and young adults with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to help them make healthy decisions. Provides youth and young adults with the skills to identify and address the underlying causes of harmful behavior and resolve conflicts peacefully while teaching them how to recognize the warning signs of domestic and intimate partnership violence. The goal is for the youth to develop healthy coping skills and build meaningful relationships.

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Female Spouse/Intimate Partner Abusers
Male Spouse/Intimate Partner Abusers
Abused Women
Couples
Physically Abused Children
Emotionally Abused Children
Families
Youth Violence Prevention
Elder Abuse Victims
Adolescents
General Abuse Prevention
Peer Counseling
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Community-based prevention and intervention activities regarding violence, crime, and drug abuse. Chapter memberships available for adult men and women.

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Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Youth Violence Prevention
Provides weekly bilingual school-based, after school programming and cultural support groups at area elementary schools throughout the school year, and a summer camp, for Latino children, to assist them in developing their assets, and positive attitudes and behaviors in the areas of self, family, and community. - Violence prevention and intervention support groups - Build self-esteem - Positive conflict resolution and peacemaking support groups - Explore cultural heritage - Maintain or improve Spanish language skills - Establish nurturing relationships with program staff, parents, volunteers, and teachers

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Extended Child Care
Youth Violence Prevention
Youth/Student Support Groups
Day Camps
Hispanic/Latino Community
Preadolescent Children
Primary School Age Children
Provides a range of services including: - Accident reports/law enforcement records - Animal Control - Animal licensing - Canine unit - Crime-free multi-housing program - Crime Watch program - Crossing guards - Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE): Officer-led, in-classroom anti-drug, anti-gang, and anti-violence program for school children - Fingerprint clinics? - General crime reporting - Project Childsafe: provides free gun locks to residents - School liaison

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General Crime Reporting
Community Crime Prevention Programs
Law Enforcement Records/Files
Animal Regulation
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Youth Violence Prevention
General Crime Prevention Programs
Municipal Police
General Crime Victim Assistance
Gun Safety Devices and Secure Storage
Group mentorship for male students providing life training, leadership, and guidance into manhood creating a better alternative other than gangs and cliques.

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Males
Youth Violence Prevention
Youth Community Service Programs
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
African American Community
At Risk Youth
Middle School Students
High School Students
Life Skills Education

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