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eNewsletter: Volume 29, Number 1 - January 2008
In This Issue
Editorial
Our Top Stories
McGruff Corner
Resources
New Year's Message
With the new year upon us, this is a good time for all of us to cheer
what we accomplished in 2007, learn from our experiences, and draw up a list of challenges that we must accomplish in 2008.
DOJ Launches New Initiative To Fight Human Trafficking
Quashing human trafficking and slavery abroad is a pillar of American foreign policy. Now the Justice Department has renewed its efforts to stem these crimes here at home, and so far the drive has met with great success.
Scrapping the Metal Thieves
Scrap recycling has evolved into a highly sophisticated and booming industry, playing a large role in the global economy and the preservation of our environment. But as the industry of scrap recycling becomes more mainstream, so does the criminal element involved.
Program Helps to Strengthen Families
Involving parents in crime prevention programs has resulted in lower instances of substance abuse and behavioral problems in rural and urban youth. This month, we take a closer look at one very promising prevention program.
McGruff's Creators Win Award
Saatchi & Saatchi, the world-renowned advertising agency that created McGruff the Crime Dog®, received the Bronze Bell for its work on NCPC’s cyberbullying prevention campaign. Saatchi & Saatchi created attention-grabbing viral videos, radio ads, and web banners to help kids understand the role they play in stopping cyberbullying. Saatchi & Saatchi has worked through the Ad Council on NCPC’s National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign for more than 27 years and McGruff’s voice is still provided by a member of their original creative team.
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This publication was made possible through Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 2008-DD-BX-K071 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Opinions are those of NCPC or cited sources and do not necessarily reflect U.S. Department of Justice policy or positions. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Office for Victims of Crime.
The National Crime Prevention Council is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Contributions are welcomed and are tax deductible.
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