Mission
The S.A.F.E. Task Force, or Safe Alliances for Everyone, is working to prevent violent crime in Grand Rapids.
S.A.F.E. targets youth 15 to 24-years-old, Lenear said due to research finding a gap in activities and employment for this age group. Recommendations are either short-term, moderate, or long-term goals broken into five categories. The categories use the acronym P.E.A.C.E.:
P – Prevention Investments, aimed at prevention of violence
E – Eliminate Violent Acts, focused on intervening and targeting those who commit violent acts
A – Activate Economic Opportunities, enhancing the economic and income status of teens and young adults
C – Community Engagement, Education, and Empowerment, by promoting information and community engagement
E – Effective Positive Change in Public Institutions, by revising city, state, and local policies
Vision
The S.A.F.E. Task Force, establishes four goals:
