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Somerville’s JAG monies

Posted by eila a 12:23 am on March 7, 2009

March 6, 2009:  Today, President  Obama and Attorney General Holder announced funding allocations for state and local law enforcement assistance.  MA is allocated State joint funding, plus 148 MA cities will also receive local government individual shares.  Somerville's allotment is only exceeded by 20 other cities in MA. This program is called the Edward Byrne JusticeRead More.>>

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Youth Voices: My Accident

Posted by pnm a 7:32 pm on February 27, 2009

On Wednesday of May 21, 2007 around 12:30 P.M, I decided to skip school and go home. It had been the worst day for me.… Read More.>>

Posted in Crime, Schools and Youth | 7 Comments »

Improving School Climate and Preventing Bullying in the Somerville Public Schools – February 24th Free Workshop for Families, Educators and Youth Workers

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 7:46 pm on February 11, 2009

Do any of these issues concern you?

Bullying?  Child predators on the internet?  Use of violence to solve problems?

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Drug Warriors Advocate Peace

Posted by Bill Shelton a 5:15 pm on February 5, 2009

If you drive northwest on Mystic Avenue, not far past the Medford line you’ll pass a modest office building. One of its tenants is LEAP, an organization that is influencing opinion on drug policy across North America. Law Enforcement Against Prohibition’s members—current and retired law officers—propose a different way.Read More.>>

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National Night Out against crime and drugs!

Posted by Danielle Peereboom a 9:39 pm on July 20, 2008

This is an announcement to all Somerville residents about Somerville's fifth annual National Night Out (NNO) against crime and drugs. Please pass on the message about this important community and crime prevention event.Read More.>>

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Package theft on Holland Ave.

Posted by Columbine a 3:32 pm on May 27, 2008

The specific instances I've heard about involve kids following DHL trucks in the Teele Square area, but it's probably a good idea to have packages delivered to your workplace if possible in any case…Read More.>>

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