Programs
Changing Our Communities Through Crime Prevention
Volume 30, Number 6 - July 2009
As of the December issue, NCPC will be suspending the publication of Catalyst. For up-to-date information on crime prevention, please log on to www.ncpc.org.
Editor: Martin W.G. King
In This Issue
Editorial
The Essence of Leadership
By Alfonso E. Lenhardt, President and CEO
Some people are born leaders, while others have leadership thrust upon them. The grass roots leaders of crime prevention programs do an extraordinary job of keeping people safe.
Our Top Stories
Celebrate Your Crime Prevention Pride!
By Angela Sivak, NCPC Staff
Celebrate Safe Communities is up and running for the second year in a row. Now is the time to show your stuff and plan an event that shows off your crime prevention pride.
Identifying the Warning Signs of a Mortgage Scam
By Angela Sivak, NCPC Staff
Many people are struggling to pay their mortgages and avoid foreclosure. Those who are truly desperate may fall victim to scam artists, whose only goal is to separate these homeowners from their money.
McGruff Corner
McGruff Plays Ball…With Congress
By Jeff Broderson, NCPC Staff
McGruff goes wherever he's needed, even when the Democrats square off against the Republicans in a baseball game. There's always a golden opportunity to spread the word about crime prevention.
Training Update
Training Available From NCPC
By NCPC Staff
NCPC offers a number of training opportunities for those involved in crime prevention.
Resources Worth Noting
Every month, we assemble announcements of exciting publications, events, and more.
Reproduction of articles for nonprofit use is granted by the National Crime Prevention Council.
This publication was made possible through Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 2008-DD-BX-0687 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.
Copyright © 2009 National Crime Prevention Council. All rights reserved. McGruff the Crime Dog® and "Take A Bite Out Of Crime®" are registered marks of the National Crime Prevention Council.
