Leon County Sheriff's Office, Prevention Programs

*The Leon County Sheriff's Office Community Relations Unit are designated "Florida Crime Prevention Practitioners" and maintain current Instructor Certification status, the CRU conducts personal safety programs and develops personal safety plans tailored to individuals, all services and programs are provided free of charge *Conducts residential and commercial security surveys ans suggests measures in the area of lighting, security and electronic surveillance, business owners will receive a complete debrief and a written report *Workplace Violence programs are scheduled, interactive, on-site training and discussions with all staff, training includes recognition and response to instances of workplace violence, active shooter response and de-escalation strategies *House of Worship Awareness Program is a detailed site survey and training for pastors, staff and church-goers can be conducted, to implement recommended safety procedures; training includes recognition and response to mental health crisis, de-escalation strategies, and active shooter response *Robbery Program offers a specially designed program for retail stores, banks and other businesses combining a commercial security survey with personal safety training including prevention strategies, and recognition and response *Annual Fraud Workshop is offered to area merchants in collaboration with the Big Bend Fraud and Forgery Task Force including the recognition of possible fraudulent banking activity, identity theft prevention, and general internet security *Child Safety Programs are offered to all schools Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as, After-School and Community-based Youth programs including anti-bullying, cyberbullying, internet safety, drug abuse awareness, and proper use of social media; the CRU offers the National Crime Prevention Council’s various curriculum which uses McGruff the Crime Dog to communicate messages, such as, Child Lures (“Stranger Danger”), Role of a Deputy and Let’s Play it Safe *Neighborhood Crime Watch trainers will meet with neighborhood stakeholders and assist through the process of starting and maintaining a traditional Crime Watch program, and also assists with the process of utilizing NextDoor (a free online social media application) as an alternative to the traditional program

Services: Community Crime Prevention Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

Lighthouse Children's Home

*Residential Christian facility offering shelter and schooling for girls abused, unwanted, or with behavioral problems; minimum length of stay one year; not an emergency shelter *Referrals usually from churches and private community *Housing available for 28 girls ages 13-17; may be a waiting list *Donate to Needs List (Food)

Services: Faith Based Counseling, Group Homes for Dependent Children, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

loveisrespect

*24/7 helpline for teenagers with information about basics of dating, healthy relationships and drawing the line before abuse starts and recognizing abusive behavior to help self and friends *Phone, website live chat, or text options *Operated by National Domestic Violence Hotline

Services: Dating Violence Prevention, Domestic Violence Hotlines

MAD DADS National

*MAD DADS: acronym for MEN AGAINST DESTRUCTION - DEFENDING AGAINST DRUGS AND SOCIAL DISORDER *National movement that has become a presence of strong drug free men in neighborhoods across the country who are willing to stand up and fight against the negative forces destroying children, families and cities; gangs and substance abuse are of particular concern *60 plus chapters in 17 states *Services vary by chapter: may include mentoring, patrolling troubled neighborhoods, a gun buy-back program, arranging positive social and learning activities, a twelve week living skills class, and more *Persons looking for a chapter in their area or wanting to develop/assist a chapter are encouraged to call *Jacksonville has closest active chapter

Services: Community Involvement Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Madison Police Department

*General law enforcement and crime prevention services in city of Madison *Calls after business hours, on nights and weekends, automatically transferred to Madison County Sheriff's Office

Services: Community Crime Prevention Programs, Municipal Police

Men of Action

***TEMPORARY CLOSED*** *Mentoring services to boys between the ages of 4 and 17 *Scholarships and summer basketball programs may be offered *Assists with community projects

Services: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Student Financial Aid, Youth Enrichment Programs

Monticello Police Department

*General law enforcement and crime prevention services in city *Assists with starting Neighborhood Crime Watch programs

Services: Community Crime Prevention Programs, Municipal Police

National Runaway Safeline/CINS/FINS

*24-hour hotline counseling for runaway youth 12-21 or those considering running away, their families and friends; crisis intervention; information and referral; message delivery; conference calls *Referrals to Safe Place locations for local youth needing shelter or other youth service agency *Free bus rides home to qualified youth (12-21 who call the hotline) via Greyhound's Home Free program; conference call and follow-up services to help facilitate the transition *Shelters, law enforcement or social service agencies can contact the National Runaway Safe Line to secure services for a child *Bullying information and response *Qualified children and families provided: intake and assessment, crisis and general counseling targeted toward family stabilization, networking with other agencies to provide needed services, case management, and facilitation of temporary shelter when needed *Information and referral resource for the CINS/FINS (Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services) for families with a child habitually truant from school, runs away, or persistently beyond the reasonable and lawful control of parents or guardians; interested callers should ask specifically for the CINS/FINS program *Chat, text and email options available through website

Services: Bullying Prevention, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling, Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines, Truancy Counseling, Youth Shelters

Oasis Center for Women & Girls, The

*Mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through advocacy, innovation, empowerment, leadership, etc.

Services: Camps, General Counseling Services, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Leadership Development, Parent Support Groups, Youth Enrichment Programs

PACE Center for Girls, Leon County

*Drop-out prevention alternative school for girls in middle or high school ages 11-17 in school, at home, and online at no charge to the families; the Center Day Program provides year round education, counseling; the Reach Program is a therapeutic and counseling program offering social, emotional, and behavioral health and support services and life skills training *Provides skills to become independent, self-reliant, and economically self-supporting through individual counseling, parent/caretaker involvement, work closely with schools, set individualized goals, volunteering, and teach life management skills *3 years of case management monitoring after program completion

Services: Alternative Education, Child Guidance, Counseling Services, Dropout Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Telemental Health