The Prison Entreneurship Program Jun 30, 2009

Prevention Works Feed A great number of inmates in U.S. prisons possess entrepreneurial skills that they learned on the streets. These inmates, who are former drug dealers, hustlers, and gang leaders, understand the business process. The nonprofit Prison Entrepreneurship Program is dedicated to channeling these ex-offenders’ skills into executive positions in legitimate businesses.

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July Catalyst Online

Check out this month’s Catalyst newsletter for the most recent crime prevention news and resources.

Happy Birthday McGruff!

For 29 years, McGruff the Crime Dog has been helping people protect what matters to themselves, their families, and their communities. Through public service announcements, personal appearances, and crime prevention efforts across the country, he is still helping people stay safe. Whether he's appearing  on the Web, on TV, in the newspaper, in books, or in any other medium, he is recognized by children and adults as a symbol of safety and protection.

Among his most important campaigns

• Teaching children how to prevent bullying and cyberbullying
• Helping people keep their personal information private to prevent identity theft
• Empowering people to help keep their neighborhoods safe
• Teaching seniors how to spot and avoid fraud and scams

You can help McGruff continue his work by making a tax-deductible donation to NCPC. On McGruff's birthday, remember to stay safe and help Take A Bite Out Of Crime!

June Catalyst Online

Check out this month’s Catalyst newsletter for the most recent crime prevention news and resources.