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Serious About Safety Majority

Real safety comes from solutions
that work—not fear.

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    Serious about safety

    Serious About Safety Majority is dedicated to educating the public on what truly makes communities safer. We promote proven solutions that reduce crime, strengthen communities, and move beyond fear-driven, punishment-only approaches to public safety.

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    The Problem

    Fear isn’t a safety plan.

    For decades, “tough on crime” policies have dominated the conversation—despite failing to deliver real safety. These approaches rely on fear and punishment, while ignoring the evidence-based strategies that actually prevent crime and strengthen communities.

    60% of Americans want real safety solutions, not rhetoric

    Nationwide, people want solutions that stop crime before it happens.

    A clear majority of Americans—including Independents—prefer leaders who focus on real safety solutions over “tough on crime” rhetoric by a margin of 60 to 40.

    80% support from law enforcement for new approaches to safety

    Proven strategies can make neighborhoods safer.

    An overwhelming majority of law enforcement professionals agree that programs focused on outreach, mediating conflicts, mentoring youth, and diverting problems away from violence would help prevent crime.

    Nearly 3 in 5 victims of crime prefer proven prevention policies

    Investing in prevention instead of punishment-first solutions.

    58% of victims of violence support initiatives that prevent crime by strengthening communities over policies that respond to crime by focusing only on punishing people.

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    Our Agenda

    Changing the conversation on safety

    We are building a movement to redefine what safety means in America—grounded in facts, community voices, and solutions that work.

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    Strong, accountable policing

    We highlight approaches that help law enforcement solve serious crimes while strengthening transparency, accountability, and community trust.

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    Ending the overdose crisis

    We elevate public health solutions—like treatment, prevention, and violence reduction—that save lives and address addiction with care and evidence.

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    Supporting strong mental health systems

    We promote investments in mental health care and crisis response systems that reduce harm and connect people to the support they need.

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    Tackling gun violence

    We share proven strategies that reduce gun violence, including targeted interventions and policies that keep communities safe.

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    Safe streets and a good quality of life

    We demonstrate how investments in housing, education, and community infrastructure create safer, more stable neighborhoods.

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    A fairer, more accountable justice system

    We advance solutions that promote fairness, transparency, and accountability—building a justice system that works for everyone.

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